On the road to better health: Engen supports truck drivers this Transport Month

Every October over Transport Month, Engen rolls out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa.  This annual initiative reaffirms its commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of the country’s transport heroes.

Keeping the people who keep SA moving healthy

The annual 2026 Engen Driver Wellness campaign will kick off on 19 October, offering free health screenings at 28 Engen Truck Stops and selected Engen 1-Stops nationwide, matching last year’s extensive national reach.

Engen is once again partnering with Trucking Wellness, an initiative of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), to provide professional health screening and wellness support to drivers on-site.

“Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of our highways,” says Anashya Soobhar, Marketing Manager for Engen Commercial.  “Their long hours and demanding schedules make campaigns like this essential for their well-being and for road safety. With 90% of South Africa’s goods transported by road, Engen is proud to play a role in keeping both drivers and the economy moving.”

During last year’s Transport Month campaign, more than 1,500 screenings were conducted at Engen Truck Stops and selected Engen 1-Stops across eight provinces.

This year, participating truck drivers can once again access a wide range of health checks, including screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, malaria, TB, STIs, HIV/AIDS, and BMI (Body Mass Index). Each driver will also receive a complimentary tog bag from Engen as a token of appreciation.

Supporting health on the road
According to Tertius Wessels, Project Manager for Trucking Wellness, maintaining truck drivers’ health is vital for the sustainability of the transport industry.

“Truck drivers often spend long periods away from home and face unique health challenges. By bringing wellness services directly to where they work and rest, we can ensure early detection, promote healthier lifestyles, and help keep South Africa’s roads safer,” says Wessels.

Sustained support through permanent clinics
Beyond Transport Month, truck drivers can continue to access professional medical care at six permanent Trucking Wellness clinics located at key Engen sites:

• Beaufort West Truck Stop (Western Cape)
• Winelands 1 Stop North (Western Cape)
• Musina Gateway Truck Stop (Limpopo)
• PE Gone South Truck Stop (Eastern Cape)
• Harrismith Highway Junction Truck Stop (KwaZulu-Natal)
• Kokstad Truck Stop (KwaZulu-Natal)

Olwethu Mdabula, Engen’s CSI Manager, adds: “Engen’s relationship with the transport sector spans multiple decades. We recognise its crucial role in driving South Africa’s economy and are proud to continue supporting the men and women who keep our country supplied and connected.”

Truck drivers are encouraged to visit participating Engen Truck Stops and selected Engen 1-Stops service stations during October’s Transport Month until mid-November to take advantage of these free health screenings.

Engen Service Stations with Mobile Clinics: