Nov 21, 2016 RegentInsurance, HighwayHero, Trucking, Truck, HeavyDuty, Commercial vehicle, RoadSafety
Lawrence Matavire of the Hellman Worldwide Logistics fleet is this year's top truck driver, and walked away with R75 000 in cash and prizes. Jansen Msithini from Autobulk (PTY) LTD, and Jefson Chuma from Kopano Fuel (PTY) LTD,were named the runners up and received cash and prizes worth R40 000 and R20 000 respectively. The fleet owner of the winner also took home R25 000 in prizes.
The Highway Heroes campaign was launched to highlight the important role that truck drivers play in the economy – transporting invaluable essential goods to every corner of the country 7 days a week, every day of the year.
“The idea behind the Highway Heroes campaign was to create awareness around the challenges truck drivers encounter on our roads and also to encourage good driving behaviour in order to make our roads safer. This year we continue to honour and celebrate the individuals who make daily sacrifices to ensure that the country runs efficiently. I am very proud of the success of this campaign”, says Paul Dangerfield, Highway Heroes campaign manager at Regent Commercial Vehicles (RCV).
The competition saw the top 27 finalists measured over a 45 day telematics assessment obtained from a Ctrack telematics device installed into their trucks. The device measured elements such as maneuvering, speed and distances travelled to determine the best and most responsible drivers.
“I am so happy to have won this prize. Never in my life did I expect to win a prize like this and to me, it is a miracle. I want to encourage all truck drivers to drive safely on the roads. Don’t speed, follow the rules of the road and be mindful of others who share the road with you. Most importantly always listen to your superiors. They know a great deal about the transport industry and if you listen to them and the valuable advice they give you, you can work better as a team and achieve great things,” says Lawrence Matavire, South Africa’s Highway Hero for 2016.
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