Sleep disorders have a multifactorial origin, and can generate a state of tiredness, drowsiness, affecting physical and mental health, increasing the risk of developing chronic diseases, implying good performance during the workday, affecting productivity.

Evaluate the profile of road drivers, identify lifestyle habits, health conditions, sleep quality and ability to work.

This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The participants were 100 workers in the role of road drivers, from a large transport company, who travel between the states of São Paulo to Rio, Minas, and Curitiba, who agreed to participate in the study. Socio-demographic and occupational data (age, marital status, sex, education, monthly income, time with the company, working hours) were collected. Practice of physical activity, anthropometric variables, health conditions such as current illnesses diagnosed, use of medication, and hours of sleep. Sleep quality and current work ability were assessed using a 0-10-point Likert scale (0-worst to 10-best). Anal, mean values, standard deviation, and absolute and relative frequency were discrepancies.

The average age of the 100 workers was 47.5 ± 7.64 years, men (99%), married (70%), high school education and monthly income between 1 and 2 minimum wages. The time at the company was, on average, 5.89 ± 5.3 years, with shifts in three work shifts (morning, afternoon, and night). The anthropometric characteristics of the workers were an average weight of 87.67 ± 13.53 kg, height 173.5of 173.5 ± 7.9 cm, and BMI of ± 3.7 kg/m2. Regarding life and health habits, 60% of workers do not practice regular physical activity, only 22% have diagnosed diseases and 22% use medication. Mean sleep was 6.9 ± 1.2 hours and mean sleep quality was y 7.9 ± 2.2 points. Current work ability averaged 9.5±7.8 points, with the response varying greatly among workers.

Road drivers are older, male, sedentary, but with few diagnosed diseases and in good health and sleep quality, despite their profession with shift work and long itineraries.

It is essential to understand the profile of this group of workers due to their lifestyle so that there are strategies that reduce risk factors, improve health, and maintain the safety of users of this service.