Date: 8th & 9th May 2025
Venue: Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg
Truck drivers have long faced significant challenges: rising criminal activity, demanding schedules, substandard road and stop infrastructure, and limited healthy food options. These stresses directly affect drivers’ health, well-being, and safety on the roads. It’s time for the industry to come together and address these realities head-on.
What to Expect
• Holistic Wellness Focus: This year’s symposium is designed around four pillars-mental, physical, financial, and technical wellness-offering a wide range of expert-led sessions. Drivers can learn about best practices for mental health, the importance of a balanced diet, strategies for staying alert behind the wheel, and understanding advanced vehicle technologies.
• Hands-On Sessions: Three dedicated wellness rooms will provide drivers with practical tips on financial planning, stress management, physical health, and ongoing technical skills development.
• Medical Screenings: Comprehensive on-site OHS medical check-ups will include optometry services, with free prescription spectacles provided if needed. Previous assessments showed 62% of participating drivers required vision correction-underscoring the importance of regular screenings.
Why This Matters
Heavy vehicles make up only 3.3% of registered road users but are responsible for 9.4% of fatal crashes. Driver fatigue and other preventable risks contribute to these statistics. By focusing on drivers’ overall well-being, we can reduce accidents and keep our roads safer. This event is not just about road safety; it’s about supporting our drivers, their families, and the broader community that depends on them.
Who Should Attend
• Truck Drivers: R2,000 per ticket
- Two-day access (8th & 9th May)
- Accommodation on 8th May, all meals incl
- Networking with industry leaders
- Full access to 20+ exhibitors and expert-led workshops
- Comprehensive medical assessments (limited slots available-pre-booking required)
- Goodie bag
• HR and Ops Employees/Other Guests: R1,350 per ticket
- Access on either 8th & 9th May
- Lunch and refreshments
- Invitation to dinner
- Networking opportunities
Register Today
Secure your spot before 28th February 2025 via this link: https://form.jotform.com/250292140871553
About the SaferStops Association
The SaferStops Association (NPO202-382) is dedicated to improving road safety through public-private partnerships-enhancing truck stop infrastructure, driver safety, and wellness solutions, ultimately restoring dignity and pride within the trucking sector.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact:
• Nicola Van Niekerk – Lead Project Manager (072 263 4338)
• Raine Scott Anderson – Branding and Communications Manager (061 662 1032)
We look forward to welcoming you and your teams to the 2025 Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium-where every mile on the road is a step toward a safer, healthier industry.
