Vivo Energy Uganda Recognises It’s Best Truck Drivers

Vivo Energy Uganda, the distributor and marketer of Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has today recognised 424 high performing truck drivers and five transporters at the annual award ceremony held at the contractor transporter company- Uganda Transport Agencies Headquarters in Kampala, under the theme: “ Full Compliance in the new normal.” This award ceremony is an opportunity to recognise our drivers and highlight the need to commit to health and safety measures on the road. The Drivers League awards have been held since 2002. It comprises of a structured process for measuring performance of the drivers’ road safety behavior and compliance. The drivers’ performance is scored on a monthly basis, with quarterly awards that culminate in an annual recognition. The drivers are categorised in classes A, B and C, depending on how they perform. The drivers are rewarded for exceptional observance of road safety rules, as well as exemplary conduct while going about their work. The drivers exemplified outstanding professionalism as they delivered Shell fuels covering a distance of 14million kilometres without any incident in the year 2020. The overall winner of the year Mukasa Elimia, started working with Uganda Transport Agencies in 2019. Elimia was commended for strict adherence to all covid-19 Healthy and Safety measures, always showing a great attitude towards safe driving and operational excellence through consistent application of Defensive Driving skills among other things.He admitted that he had “Safety at heart and mind”.He is the example ofdriving the Vivo Energy safety culture. He showed, no driver violations throughout the year and we are delighted to recognise his hard work.