Trucker competition draws enthusiastic support

nspirational stories are streaming in for the inaugural #ThankYouTrucker competition, as fleet owners and managers from around the country nominate their top freight drivers for the award.

An initiative of IVECO SA and the Road Freight Association (RFA), it aims to recognise, reward and celebrate truck drivers. Nominations close on July 5.

“The nominations demonstrate what incredible truck drivers we have in South Africa,” says Martin Liebenberg, commercial manager of IVECO SA.

Nominations can be made online at www.thankyoutrucker.co.za The finalists will be announced on July 9 and the public will have until July 24 to vote online for the most deserving trucker. The driver with the most votes will win and will take home R50 000.

The competition is supported by Arrive Alive, the Road Traffic Management Corporation, Indwe Risk Services and Trucking Wellness.