IVECO передал грузовик Transaid для повышения стандартов обучения водителей в Гане

IVECO, backed by Iveco Group’s commitment to supporting local communities, has donated an IVECO Stralis unit to Transaid, a UK-based international development charity working with regional stakeholders to address transport challenges, improve road safety and expand access to sustainable transport across sub-Saharan Africa Iveco Group has supported Transaid since 1998 and is a founding partner of the organisation. The donation marks the latest development in the longstanding partnership between IVECO and Transaid, which focuses on improving road safety across sub-Saharan Africa. A ceremony to mark the vehicle handover was held at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) Head Office in Accra, with representatives from Ghana’s Ministry of Transport, Ghana Driving Association and other local stakeholders in attendance. The IVECO Stralis 4x2 tractor model AS440S50T/P will support Transaid’s Driving Safety Across Ghana project by helping train driver examiners and applicants seeking F-class licences. The initiative is working with transport associations to support the introduction of a new national Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver training standard. Through direct engagement and awareness activities, the project aims to reach 8,000 HGV drivers nationwide. It will also strengthen the capacity of driver trainers in inland Ghana to meet the expected rise in demand for training and support the establishment of an institutional home for HGV driver trainer development. As part of the programme, Master Examiners from the Ghana Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will receive training to enable them to assess applicants according to the new HGV standard and associated assessment tools. IVECO and its local official dealer, Silver Star Auto Limited, which serves the Ghanaian market with IVECO’s full range of vehicles, played a key role in coordinating and facilitating the logistics required to deliver the vehicle to its final destination. The Ghana Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will also roll out the new HGV standard following the passage of the amended Road Traffic Act, L.I. 2180. Under the new framework, refresher training will become compulsory for drivers before licence renewal, while HGV drivers will be required to complete structured training before obtaining their F-class licence. Annalisa Citterio, Head of Sustainability at Iveco Group, commented: “Standing alongside local communities, understanding their needs, and providing concrete support represent a fundamental commitment for us. Our partnership with Transaid reaffirms our aim to generating tangible impact on the ground by promoting training, road-safety awareness, and high professional standards for drivers and local stakeholders. At Iveco Group, we believe that sustainable development is also driven by education and capacity-building, which are essential elements for fostering safer and more inclusive transport systems.” Thelma Ayisi, project manager at Transaid and team lead for the Driving Safety Across Ghana project added, “This donation comes at a crucial time and affirms the work we have undertaken since 2021 to enhance driver training standards in Ghana. It places the DVLA in a stronger position to further build the capacity of its driver examiners, enabling them to operate at the high standards we have established. In addition, it creates an important opportunity for the Authority to assess F-class licence applicants using a standard vehicle. We extend our sincere appreciation to IVECO for this generous contribution, which will significantly support ongoing efforts to improve road safety in Ghana.” Strengthening a long-term partnership The latest IVECO vehicle donation builds on years of collaboration with Transaid and follows the company’s donation of a Stralis for a similar driver training initiative in Tanzania in 2011. IVECO has previously donated three Daily Vans to support an access-to-healthcare project in Ghana, as well as an on/off-road Trakker to assist with post-tsunami clean-up operations in Sri Lanka. The company has also taken part in Transaid’s cycle challenges for the past four years, including this year’s ride from London to the Isle of Wight. Transaid was also chosen as the beneficiary of IVECO’s Mission Awards for 2026, which recognise standout fleets, resilient businesses and innovative vehicle body builds. About Transaid Transaid works to improve lives through safe, available and sustainable transport. Founded by Save the Children, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and its Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, the international development organisation works with communities, partners and governments to address transport challenges across sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation focuses on two core areas: road safety and access to health. Its road safety programmes seek to influence safer driver behaviour through long-term initiatives in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, responding to local requirements for improved training for truck, bus, motorcycle and forklift drivers and riders. In the access-to-health area, Transaid works with local partners and communities to improve access to healthcare services, particularly in rural areas. The organisation also works alongside local partners and governments to strengthen health supply chains. Transaid has strong support from the transport and logistics industry and benefits from the active involvement of its Patron, HRH The Princess Royal.