A Praiseworthy Initiative for the Health and Safety of Truck and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
Ahmedabad: In a significant move to safeguard the health of truck and commercial vehicle drivers who contribute immensely to the nation’s development, M D Motors has launched a commendable initiative. India’s first “Highway Hero+ Smart Clinic” has been operationalized at the M D Motors Bakrol Center in Ahmedabad. The primary objective of this clinic is to provide physical check-ups and ensure the well-being of our driver brothers who navigate the highways day and night. Details regarding this project were shared by representatives from the All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA) and BLR Logistics Ltd & Shri Kailash Bhati, MD, M D Motors, Jograj Rathore (CEO, M D Motors), Ishwardan Gadhvi (HR & Admin, M D Motors).
This clinic is being led by the All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA) and is managed with the support of BLR Logistics Ltd. as a CSR project. The space for the clinic has been provided by M D Motors ATS at Bakrol, Ahmedabad. Expressing his commitment, Shri Kailash Bhati of M D Motors stated that they have always been dedicated to serving the transport community and ensuring the health and safety of driver brothers. Shri Jograj Rathore, CEO of M D Motors, added that the goal of the ‘Highway Hero+ Smart Clinic’ is not just to provide treatment but to make the drivers feel a sense of dignity and security, ensuring every driver stays healthy and returns home safely.
A special initiative has been started keeping in mind the health and welfare of truck and commercial vehicle drivers, with the main goal of providing quality and free medical services. Under this service, facilities such as health check-ups, teleconsultation with senior doctors, and immediate assistance will be available to drivers at no cost. Generally, a comprehensive health check-up of this nature costs approximately Rs. 4,500 to Rs. 5,000, but here all these services are being provided to drivers completely free of charge.
The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for the physical examination of drivers. This includes basic tests such as ECG, Hemoglobin, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, Body Temperature, BMI, and SPO2. Additionally, keeping professional requirements in mind, important tests like Audiometry (hearing test), Pulmonary Function (lung test), as well as eye screening and color blindness tests will be conducted. With the driver’s consent, HIV & AIDS testing facilities will also be provided so they can remain fully informed about their health status.
This noble work is the result of the combined efforts of three organizations. AITWA is leading the initiative and managing the health services. BLR Logistics Ltd. has provided financial support and backing under its CSR project. Meanwhile, M D Motors ATS has provided the necessary rooms, kitchen, and other surrounding infrastructure for the clinic’s operation. Through the cooperation of these three organizations, a vital and praiseworthy step has been taken for the health and safety of the truck driver community.
Representatives of the various organizations expressed their views on the success and objectives of this initiative. The representative from AITWA mentioned that this clinic will provide drivers with immediate and comprehensive health services, which is the core goal of the ‘Highway Hero+’ initiative, serving as a protector for drivers on the road. The representative from BLR Logistics Ltd. added that with their CSR support, this initiative presents an enhanced and comprehensive health service system for truck drivers across the country. This highlights that the corporate world is now serious about the health of the driver community. Thus, the joint efforts and vision of these three organizations have made modern and free health services available to driver brothers today. Transporters, fleet owners, and vehicle owners are requested to send as many vehicles and drivers as possible to this clinic to take advantage of this important health initiative. For more information, please contact: M D Motors – ATS, Bakrol Center, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
