Milestones

Trucking Wellness embraces the National Department of Health’s Health Calendar 2025, The first campaign sets the tone for a year dedicated to proactive health awareness.

To ensure continuity of care for drivers, Trucking Wellness shares an informational video across social media, guiding those who have been receiving ARV medication through PEPFAR and USAID.

The video outlines how to transition to the NBCRFLI HIV Treatment Programme, ensuring that drivers continue receiving their chronic medication without interruption.

Through partnerships with Shell Ultra City Johannesburg M2 and City Deep Truck Stop, the team provides vital health checks, HIV testing, and basic medical care.

To support greater visibility and increase in mobile clinic bookings

Following the success of City Deep’s outreach, Shell M2 invites Trucking Wellness to participate in their Arrive Alive campaign over the Easter period, on17 April. This collaboration deepens our relationship with continued weekly access to wellness services for drivers at the site as and when needed.

For events to create a consistent and professional brand presence at all engagements.

Trucking Wellness offers screening and health education services to drivers attending the Safer Stops Symposium.

Mrs. Maud Mogale represents Trucking Wellness at the NBCRFLI Stakeholder Information Session in Pietermaritzburg, sharing insights on the importance of roadside healthcare and collaboration.

Trucking Wellness participates in the RFA 50-Year Celebration Conference, underscoring the shared vision of building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable road freight sector.

Trucking Wellness continues to strengthen partnerships and internal capacity. Mr. Tertius Wessels represents Trucking Wellness, highlighting the organisation’s ongoing innovation and impact in the wellness space.

CEP continues to collaborate with the National Department of Health through the “Close the Gap” campaign and its participation in the NDoH STI Working Group, ensuring alignment with national public health priorities.

Trucking Wellness launches the “Pledge Your Health” campaign across all Roadside Wellness Clinics.

Drivers were invited to participate in the Health Pledge Handprint Wall — placing a painted handprint after completing an HIV test, writing a personal health pledge, and signing their name. Each participant received a Nutri-Go Power Drink as a token of appreciation.

Komatipoort Clinic

Tugela Clinic

Villiers Clinic

Beaufort West Clinic

Musina Clinic

Kroonstad Clinic

She receives her dispensing licence on 11 August 2025 — A milestone that strengthens the clinic’s ability to provide efficient, quality healthcare services.

Developed by the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD), this free online course equips healthcare workers with practical tools to manage stress and maintain their own mental health — ensuring they remain resilient and supported while caring for others.

The app streamlines reporting, strengthens quality control, and ensures that every wellness centre maintains consistent standards of care and compliance.

Mr. Tertius Wessels represents Trucking Wellness at the NBCRFLI Stakeholder Information Session, continuing to strengthen partnerships and industry engagement.

Mr. Themba Mthombeni represents Trucking Wellness at the NBCRFLI Stakeholder Information Session, continuing to strengthen partnerships and industry engagement.

This annual training equip, inform and inspire Trucking Wellness staff to deliver the best possible care.

Clinic of the Year Award – 1^st place – Musina

Clinic of the Year Award – 2^nd place – Gqeberha

Clinic of the Year Award – 3^rd place – Villiers

Nelson Mandela Day Award – Komatipoort

Trucking Wellness, as a partner of the Masoyise Health Programme for the Minerals Council of South Africa, was invited to participate in a panel discussion at the launch of their 2025 – 2030 on 9 September at the 12the Southern African Aids Conference in Johannesburg.  

The purpose was to strengthen cross-sector collaboration through shared HIV and AIDS response strategies, supporting a unified and effective multi-sectoral approach. 

Judith Bester represented Trucking Wellness and confirmed the successes achieved in Trucking Wellness are based on partnerships with Business, Labour, Government and Civil Society.  She emphasised the importance of accessibility to target audience specific holistic healthcare such as the 20 Trucking Wellness roadside Wellness Centres strategically located at truck stops on all major routes in South Africa.  She confirmed the commitment of Trucking Wellness to the NDoH ‘Close the GAP’ campaign through a Men’s Health approach to the mobile population they serve.

Mrs. Maud Mogale represents Trucking Wellness at the NBCRFLI Stakeholder Information Session sharing insights on the importance of roadside healthcare and collaboration.

Trucking Wellness proudly collaborated with Harrismith Highway Junction during Transport Month on Wednesday, 1 October, by providing health screenings for event participants. The partnership helped promote driver wellness and highlighted the importance of maintaining good health on the road. Harrismith Highway Junction extended their heartfelt appreciation to all involved in making the day a success, sharing photos that captured some of the event’s highlights.

First 3D partnered with CEP and agreed to provide a ClariFeye vision screener at no cost.  The screener was installed at Roodekop roadside Wellness Centre on 7 October 2025.  The Professional Nurse and Coordinator received training on the basics of vision screening and the use of the machine.  Each client will receive a printed certificate to confirm that they have passed the current driving legislative requirements or not.  If the client did not pass the screening requirements, he / she is referred to Specsavers / other service provider for specialised services.  There is no cost to the client for the screening or the certificate. Monthly reports are compiled to evaluate results, with plans to expand the service to selected clinics in 2026.

Mr. Tertius Wessels represents Trucking Wellness at the NBCRFLI Stakeholder Information Session, continuing to strengthen partnerships and industry engagement.

Professional Nurse Pranitha Mungal from Mooiriver receives her dispensing licence — a milestone that enhances the clinic’s ability to deliver efficient, high-quality healthcare services.

On Monday 29 September 2025, 12 mobile health screening workers participated in an upskilling workshop facilitated by Judith Bester. 

In partnership with the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry, Trucking Wellness conducted health screenings.

Trucking Wellness exhibited next to NBCRFLI at the 2025 Road Freight SME Summit on 16 & 17 October at the Indaba Hotel. Trucking Wellness was located at stand 16.  

In celebration of Transport Month, Trucking Wellness again partnered with Engen to provide free health screening services at 29 Engen Truck Stops and selected Engen 1-Stops nationwide As part of this initiative, truck drivers were invited to undergo health screenings to assess common health risks and, in return, received a special gift. This collaboration aimed to raise health awareness and promote well-being among truck drivers, highlighting the importance of health in the transport sector.

Sasol officially launched the N17 Truck Stop on 7 November, which included the opening of Trucking Wellness’ 21st Roadside Wellness Centre as part of the facility. The launch was a collaborative effort with partners including Trucking Wellness, the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), the Mpumalanga Department of Health, and the Road Freight Association (RFA).

Our Trucking Wellness team prepared goody bags to keep drivers energised and informed on the road, with the RFA adding handy truck licence disk holders. The NBCRFLI brought a thoughtful touch with toiletry bags packed with essential.

The celebration featured a Healthy Corner and interactive Smoothie Bikes from One Stop Wellness, where participants pedalled their way to a refreshing smoothie! Plus, free wellness screenings were conducted.

Sr. Selometsi reached a key milestone by successfully completing her NIMART (Nurse-Initiated and Managed Antiretroviral Therapy) training and receiving her certification, enhancing the clinic’s capacity to provide quality HIV care.     

The Sasol N17 Clinic received its official designation certificate, marking an important milestone in strengthening its healthcare services and operational recognition.

Professional Nurse Madintja Selometsi at Villiers Wellness Clinic receives her dispensing licence — a milestone that enhances the clinic’s ability to deliver efficient, high-quality healthcare services.

Flyers were printed for each Clinic to distribute prior to their events.

Some photos of Clinic’ World AIDS Day events to follow.

Mooiriver

Harrismith

Komatipoort

Roodekop

CEP has procured a Facial Biometric System from Falcon Security Technologies to monitor employee attendance. The system ensures that staff clock in and out at their designated workstations, thereby supporting improved accountability and operational efficiency.

Installation at the Roodekop and Pomona sites was completed on 11 December 2025, and both systems were reported to be successfully online.

Further Facial Biometic Systems will continue in 2026.

In 2024, Trucking Wellness proudly celebrated 25 years of service, marking a milestone in improving the health and wellbeing of South Africa’s trucking industry. The year included strategic staff appointments, such as Liseka Dlabantu becoming Clinic Coordinator at Hanover in January. Trucking Wellness attended key sector events, including the Truck Driver Symposium hosted by the Safer Stops Association and Department of Transport, as well as the relaunch of the Clinical Forensic Medical Centre at Bertha Gxowa Hospital. In celebration of Mandela Day, clinics collected and donated items to several community organisations supporting vulnerable children. Throughout the year, mobile clinics provided health checks at major industry events, including Fleetwatch Golf Day in August, while the Annual Employee Workshop reinforced the organisation’s commitment to high-quality service delivery. Several clinics also relocated to improved, more accessible sites such as Ukulala Truckstop in Warden, Shell Ultra City in Kroonstad, and Buffalo Truck Stop in East London. Trucking Wellness further strengthened industry presence by exhibiting at the Road Freight SME Summit and participating in NBCRFLI stakeholder conferences in Cape Town, Durban, and Mpumalanga through CEP Managing Director, Mr Tertius Wessels.

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In 2023, operational and service delivery capacity grew significantly. With support from the OR Tambo District Municipality, Trucking Wellness extended its operating hours to provide continuous care, with clinics running from 8 AM to 2 PM and staff continuing services from 2 PM to 8 PM. February saw the CEO and Daimler Truck Southern Africa leadership visit several clinics, demonstrating strong industry partnerships. On 26 April, the fleet expanded with the delivery of five new Toyota mobile units and two Mercedes-Benz Vitos, which were showcased shortly after at the RFA Convention in George. Staffing transitions also strengthened the network with new leadership at Port Elizabeth, Tugela, and Mooiriver clinics. In October, Trucking Wellness partnered with Engen to provide free health screenings at Engen 1-Stops and Truck Stops nationwide, further extending healthcare accessibility to truck drivers across South Africa.

In 2022, Trucking Wellness strengthened its services and national presence through several key initiatives. Nutri-Go porridge was introduced as an incentive to encourage increased HIV testing at clinics. The healthcare team expanded with the addition of Sr. Kgadi Maja at Musina and Sr. Betty Ntentema in Cape Town. The Annual Trucking Wellness Workshop took place from 28 March to 1 April at The Lakes Hotel, creating a valuable platform for stakeholder engagement and strategic planning. Service quality was further enhanced when Sr. Moses Motseki of Ventersburg obtained his dispensing license on 29 September. Trucking Wellness also showcased its impact alongside the RFA at the Mega-T Expo in October, engaging with the transport sector to promote driver health. Visibility and accessibility improved as ten clinics— including Roodekop, Cape Town, Hanover, Kokstad, Port Elizabeth, Marianhill, Villiers, Musina and others—received new, modern signage to better connect with communities.