Inaugural truck driver safety and wellness symposium to advocate for road safety and wellbeing of truck drivers
The National Department of Transport will be hosting the inaugural Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium on Thursday, 07 March 2024 under the theme, “Your wellness is our concern.” This event marks, the first of its kind and will from Thursday, 07 March 2024 be held annually henceforth.
The Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium will be held to encourage, award and celebrate drivers for their unwavering commitment to execute and ensure seamless and swift operations within the freight logistics industry.
The event will ensure that the department in collaboration with key government departments motivate, pledge support and educate truck drivers about the importance of their safety and wellbeing on the roads.
Symposium will also promote truck drivers’ safety on the road as well as that of other motorists, majority being truck drivers.
Members of the media are invited to attend as per the details that follow:
Date: Thursday, 07 March 2024
Time: 08:00
Venue: Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Boksburg, Gauteng
Members of the media are requested to confirm their attendance with Mr. Tshegofatso Maake on 063 281 9453 or maaket@dot.gov.za or Ms. Ivy Masale on 076 789 5538 or masalei@dot.gov.za.
Media Contact:|
Collen Msibi
National Spokesperson
Cell: 066 476 9015
