Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the health and wellbeing of truck drivers through its Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme.
In collaboration with Trucking Wellness, DTSA has positively impacted thousands of truck drivers' lives by providing access to primary healthcare through various channels, including fixed roadside wellness centres and fully-fledged mobile units.
Recently, on April 19, Pool Transport proudly became the 10th customer to complete the DTSA Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme. This milestone not only underscores the significant strides in enhancing driver health and safety within the transport industry but also highlights the practical benefits of the programme. Pool Transport's completion of the programme, under the guidance of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI)’s Trucking Wellness Project, marks a crucial achievement in prioritizing driver wellbeing.
The DTSA Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme, introduced in 2013, is an exclusive value-added benefit for DTSA's key account customers. With a unique focus on driver health, the programme aims to mitigate the impact of diseases and ill health on the customer's operations' financial, operational, and human resource aspects. Over the past 11 years, the programme has continuously evolved to meet emerging customer needs, with Pool Transport catalysing further enhancement.
Dirkie van Zyl, Managing Director of Pool Transport, emphasised the company's commitment to fostering a culture of wellness and empowerment among its employees. Van Zyl expressed gratitude to DTSA, Trucking Wellness, and NBCRFLI for their support and investment in the health and wellness of Pool Transport's workforce.
Tertius Wessels, Managing Director of the Corridor Empowerment Project, which oversees Trucking Wellness for NBCRFLI, highlighted the collaborative efforts between DTSA and transport companies like Pool Transport. This partnership enables the utilisation of Trucking Wellness services to implement programmes that create shared value for all stakeholders.
Maretha Gerber, President and Group CEO of DTSA, reiterated the company's dedication to advancing access to primary healthcare for truck drivers in South Africa. Gerber emphasised the importance of partnerships with organisations like Trucking Wellness and committed companies like Pool Transport in achieving this goal.
Pool Transport, founded in 1955 by Sarel Pool, has become synonymous with reliability and safe cargo delivery. With a dedicated fleet to DTSA for over 50 years, Pool Transport continues to uphold its commitment to excellence in the transportation industry.
Pool Transport and other key account customers' completion of the DTSA Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme reflects a collective effort to promote a healthier and safer environment for truck drivers across South Africa.
