If you are a driver, spending more time on the roads than you might at a desk or in an office, you’ll know about the risks of driving while fatigued.

And you’ll know the signs of fatigue, stiff shoulders, maybe a twinge in the lower back, what about that Sciatica-like twinge on the back of your right leg – just above or below your wallet?

If any of the above sounds familiar, you might want to bePampered.

No, not being waited on with pipe and slippers, bePampered is the business behind the supply of personal, cordless Shiatsu massage machines.

For long distance drivers, once you’ve tried these machines out, they’ll become the first items you pack in your overnight luggage.

Portable, convenient and very effective, the cordless massage unit provides heat and massage functionality –the perfect end to a long day behind the wheel, from behind the desk, or for those who’s nine-to-five is a little more physical in nature.

The bePampered cordless massage units charge for about four hours through a conventional power adapter then run a safe on-off massage function for about an hour, relaxing those stress points and easing away the tensions of the day.

Speed and heat are variable, allowing the user to determine the intensity of the massage. The hand and foot sleeve attachment allows for more precisely directed relief, ideal for those prone to arthritic conditions.

And while some may be thinking, “This is all well and good, but it does sound a little too much like a luxury,” think again.
“After a seven-hour day covering rush hour tarmac travelling and four-wheel-drive filming, coming home to a massage session gave my shoulders and legs just the right amount of relaxation. Before the massage unit, I would have just collapsed and slept through, facing an uncomfortable morning after with stiff muscles and aches. Not anymore!”

Driver fatigue is a serious issue for a fleet manager to take on board.

With the Occupation Safety and Health Act determining the work vehicle to be an extension of the workplace, making sure your people have everything they need to carry out their roles safely – and healthily – suggests a method for combatting driver fatigue is a sensible and shrewd consideration.

You could replace your company utes with vehicles which are double the price and have seat massagers built in, or you could stay with the vehicles you have and equip them with personal, compact and cordless massage units to use on breaks or at the end of the driving day.

If your drivers are doing what they should in terms of meeting KPIs, reducing your fuel expenditure and helping maintain your organisation’s on-road presence and reputation, maybe your drivers should bePampered by way of a reward.

To find out more, visit the www.bepampered.co.nz website.