DAIMLER TRUCK SOUTHERN AFRICA CELEBRATES DRIVER WELLBEING AND ROAD SAFETY
AS VALLEI ORGANIES COMPLETES ITS FLEET OWNER WORKPLACE WELLNESS
PROGRAMME.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀, 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 – Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), in partnership with Trucking Wellness, celebrated Vallei Organies as the twelfth customer to successfully complete its Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme. The programme is implemented under the guidance of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry's (NBCRFLI) Trucking Wellness Project

Developed specifically for DTSA customers, the Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme supports transport operators in establishing and embedding workplace wellness practices that prioritise employee health, safety and wellbeing. Through a structured approach, participating companies are equipped to strengthen their wellness policies and initiatives, ultimately contributing to healthier employees, improved operational performance, reduced absenteeism and enhanced fleet uptime

The programme aligns with the broader objectives of the Trucking Wellness Project, which has positively impacted thousands of truck drivers and employees across South Africa's road freight and logistics sector. Through a network of fixed roadside wellness centres and mobile healthcare facilities, Trucking Wellness provides access to essential primary healthcare services, helping to improve health outcomes across the industry.

By promoting driver wellbeing, the Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme contributes to safer roads, recognising that healthier drivers are better positioned to perform their demanding roles safely and effectively.

Comments on the programme

Gerhardus Neethling, Managing Director at Vallei Organies welcomed the milestone: “A huge thank you to Daimler Truck Southern Africa for making the Fleet Owners Workplace Wellness Program with Trucking Wellness possible. It’s encouraging to see a company investing in the health and wellbeing of truck drivers. Healthy drivers mean safer roads, stronger families and a better transport industry. Thank you for giving truckers this valuable opportunity and for showing that workplace health truly matters.”

Tertius Wessels, Managing Director of the Corridor Empowerment Project, which manages Trucking Wellness on behalf of the NBCRFLI, said: “The DTSA Fleet Owners Workplace Wellness Programme was developed on the concept of shared value, introduced through the DTSA and Trucking Wellness partnership, where all role-players share in the value of outcomes and impact. The implementation of the DTSA Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme by Trucking Wellness, a programme of the NBCRFLI, at Vallei Organies, with the support of Orbit Commercial Vehicles, stands as a tangible example of shared value in action, demonstrating how collaboration can create meaningful health and business benefits for everyone involved.”

Commenting on the importance of the programme, Maretha Gerber, President and Group CEO of Daimler Truck Southern Africa said: "Health and Traffic Safety is a key pillar of Daimler Truck Southern Africa's corporate social responsibility programme, Daimler Truck Cares. We congratulate Vallei Organies on successfully completing the Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme and for demonstrating strong leadership in prioritising employee health and wellbeing. Investing in people is an investment in the future of any business. Beyond the direct benefits to employees and operations, programmes such as these contribute to healthier communities, a more resilient transport industry and safer South African roads. We are grateful to Trucking Wellness for its longstanding partnership and shared commitment to improving the lives of those who keep our economy moving."

Cornel Oelofse, Franchise Executive of Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town, added: “A healthy driver is a safer driver. Congratulations to Vallei Organies on this outstanding milestone and for putting driver wellbeing at the centre of its operation. Thank you to Daimler Truck Southern Africa for its commitment to making programmes like this accessible to customers and helping build a safer, healthier road freight industry for South Africa.”

More about Vallei Organies

Founded in 2006, Vallei Organies has grown into a diversified business serving the agricultural, transport and automotive sectors. Built on a foundation of hard work, integrity and customer service, the company has developed a reputation as a trusted partner to its clients and communities.

Today, the business operates through three complementary divisions: Vallei Organies, providing agricultural and organic fertiliser-related services; Vallei TPT, delivering specialised transport and logistics solutions; and Vallei Auto, offering vehicle-related products and services.

Across all its operations, Vallei Organies is guided by values of reliability, professionalism, accountability and long-term partnership, underpinned by a commitment to quality service, safety and sustainable business practices. These values have enabled the company to build lasting relationships with customers, employees and stakeholders while continuing to grow and evolve over the years.

DTSA extends its sincere congratulations to Vallei Organies for becoming the twelfth customer to complete the Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme, setting a positive example of leadership and commitment to driver wellbeing within South Africa's road freight industry.

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Daimler Truck Southern Africa Group of Companies at a glance:
Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.