As part of the activities marking the Nelson Mandela Day held recently, no less than 350 truck drivers Vaal Truck-Inn Truck Stop – situated next to the N3 received free gifts of winter hampers, courtesy of UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) and SaferStops Association (SSA) rolled up their sleeves to donate winter hampers to approximately 350 truck drivers at.
This initiative underscores UDTSA’s unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its dedication to the well-being of those at the heart of the logistics industry. The hampers include essential winter items aiming to provide comfort and warmth during the colder months.
SaferStops Association (SSA) emerged from the gender-diversity initiatives facilitated by the Commercial Transport Academy (CTA). It is a collaborative initiative to enhance the well-being of commercial drivers in South Africa, particularly truck drivers. The ultimate aim of this alliance is to establish a baseline standard for all truck stops, a yardstick that guarantees drivers are afforded the vital support they need to excel in their roles and improve safety on the roads.
Commenting, Filip Van den Heede, Managing Director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, described July as a time when all South Africans pause and extend goodness to those in need as a way of recognizing the legacy left for the nation.
“We hope our contribution to the drivers will go a long way in ensuring their comfort and well-being whilst they continue to keep the trucks on the road where they belong. As a company that is guided by its purpose of ‘Better Life,’ it is this very purpose that spurs our ongoing commitment to making various positive contributions to the societies we serve and within the transport industry, promoting a better life for the planet, growth, and people,” he added.
According to Nicci Scott, CEO of SaferStops, Truck drivers often face long hours away from home and may have limited access to essentials.
“Noble acts like thses,” he stated, “not only meet immediate needs of drivers but also highlight the importance of meaningful partnerships that will move our industry forward.
“As SSA, we are honoured by the pivotal support of UDTSA to make Mandela month special to truck drivers who keep the wheels for our economy turning.”
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