Durban - Vehicle manufacturing company Iveco SA, in partnership with the Road Freight Association (RFA) has launched a #ThankYouTrucker competition, which is aimed at rewarding the most exceptional truck drivers in South Africa.
The competition was launched in June with many entries have already been received.
Martin Liebenberg, managing director of Iveco SA said that time-keeping and being reliable, good behaviour, going beyond the call of duty, excellent people skills, outstanding driving skills and an impeccable safety record are some of the attributes that make an exceptional truck driver.
“Being a top truck driver is no easy feat. It requires dedication, hard work, patience, excellent technical and soft skills, ongoing training and development, a lot of sacrifices and more,” he said.
Liebenberg added that nominations for truck drivers have been pouring in.
Iveco shared some of the motivations that were included in the entries:
– ‘He lives and breathes trucking. The love for trucking and being on the open road pumps through his veins! Never have we met an individual who would rather be on the road, than at home with his family.’
– ‘When he leaves South Africa, he has a truck load of food for the border runners and children along the way and always shares this. He always has friendly words of encouragement for others and a smile on his face.’
– ‘He is always on the job and always treats our customers with respect. A week ago, a lady had an accident on the N2 and he was the first person on the scene’
Liebenberg said that the #ThankYouTrucker competition aims to inspire truck drivers to keep on doing their best, particularly in these challenging times.
“Fleet owners and managers can nominate any number of drivers they believe meet the criteria for being our top trucker. Entries close on September 3, 2022.”
Liebenberg added that to enter, employees and managers can go to www.thankyoutrucker.co.za.
“The winner will receive R50 000. The driver in second place will win R10 000, with the third placed driver receiving R5 000,” he said.