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Vote for SA’s most exceptional truck

driver: #ThankYouTrucker

The nominations are in and the finalists of South Africa’s first #ThankYouTrucker
have been announced. Five of the country’s most exceptional truck drivers have been
shortlisted for this prestigious award and now it is time to vote for the most exceptional
truck driver. The winner will receive R50,000, the runner-up gets R10,000 and the third City Logistics partners
placed driver will receive R5 000. #ThankYouTrucker is an initiative of IVECO SA and the
Road Freight Association. with MiX Telematics

About the finalists – what their nominators say MiX Telematics (NYSE:MIXT,
Audrey Chiloane – Zosi Group (Gauteng): “In an industry dominated by men, JSE:MIX), a leading global provider
Audrey has always had her ways of standing out. This ranges from her exceptional of connected fleet and mobile asset
driving skills as a super-link truck driver, her random acts of kindness to those in need management solutions, recently signed
and her four year-long clear track record.” a long-term strategic partnership
Ayanda Mvelase – Crossroads (KwaZuluNatal): “Ayanda is our only female driver contract with City Logistics that will
within the Crossroads group. For Ayanda, trucker and mother to eight-year-old Lizeka, add value to the company’s operations
becoming a truck driver was really all she ever wanted. Being a woman behind the wheel and facilitate it to continue providing
brings its own challenges, but Ayanda has embodied the essence of good driving with world-class services to its customers.
perfect scores in speed, harsh braking, over revving and excessive idling.”
Nimrod Maseko – Maphanga Logistics (Mpumalanga): “Nimrod is the eldest City Logistics has an extensive
amongst the group of truck drivers in our employ. Despite being illiterate, he always network throughout southern Africa,
strives to fulfil all daily compliance requirements like completing his daily trip sheet, his with 14 depots and a fleet exceeding
pre-inspection sheets and all related paperwork – without fail. He is an asset that makes 1,000 vehicles, delivering to over
logistics such a seamless function within the supply chain.” 85,000 retail distribution points
Matthew Moonsamy – Imperial Contract Logistics (KwaZulu-Natal): “Matthew monthly. It offers cost-effective supply
started driving for us in 1987. Over the years, he has evolved from a double diff driver chain solutions, together with the
to a super link driver. During 2020, when our depot was hit hard with COVID-19 cases, highest service levels and omnichannel
Matthew was tasked to report for duty early every Monday morning to issue out vehicle capability, ranging from retail
keys and take control of the early country departures. He managed this added duty distribution, e-commerce, line-haul
with no complaints and seeking no additional recognition. With his experience, he also services, contract logistics, distribution
assists us with the review of the planning by providing us with an oversight of the issues centre management and warehousing,
experienced on today’s roads.” and Into Africa services to logistics
Chris Smit – DRK Logistics (Pty) Ltd (Gauteng): “Chris has a disability. Since the technology solutions that are ‘customer
start of his tenure with us, he has been dependable and extra hardworking. He pushes focused, solutions driven’.
through every border and makes each delivery. When he leaves South Africa, he has a
truck load of food for the border The company selected MiX
runners and children along the Telematics because of its decades-long
way. Despite his disability, Chris experience in risk mitigation and fit-
always has a friendly word of for-purpose industry specific solutions
encouragement and a smile that deliver enhanced fleet efficiency
on his face. We, as able-bodied and driver safety. This strategic
South Africans, can really learn partnership equips City Logistics
from this man!” with an extensive suite of connected
fleet solutions to ensure safe vehicle
How to vote and driver operations. A safer fleet
Vote for your favourite drivers allows it to further improve customer L O GI S T I CS NEWS
at www.thankyoutrucker.co.za. service excellence as well as operational
Voting closes on 24 July. • efficiency. •

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