South Africa loses more lives on its roads than almost anywhere else in the world with fatalities well above the global average of 18.2 deaths per 100 000 people.

Yet, inside many of the country's fleet operations, there are people quietly doing extraordinary work — training drivers, building safety cultures, reducing incidents, and making decisions every day that bring people home.

Most of that work goes unnoticed.

The Fleet Safety Awards 2026 entries are officially open today, 16 April — and this is your organisation's chance to make sure that changes.

This isn't just an award. It's a mirror.

The entry process alone will tell you more about your fleet safety performance than most internal reviews do. It's structured, it's honest, and it's worth doing — regardless of the outcome. When you do win, you walk away with something no marketing budget can give you: independent, judge-verified recognition that your organisation does this right. That credibility is earned, not bought.

In 2025, organisations from mining, logistics, passenger transport, academics and the corporate sector stood on that stage. Their drivers, fleet managers, and leadership teams were recognised in front of 210 guests, 35 industry partners, and an audience of 74 000 across the campaign. That recognition followed them long after the evening ended — and it will do the same for you.

There is a category for your organisation.

Whether you run light to heavy commercial vehicles or are a bus operator, want to shine the spotlight on a standout driver, recognise a fleet manager who has transformed your safety culture, or position your organisation as a leader in sustainability and innovation — FSA 2026 has a category that fits.

Twelve categories. Every part of the fleet ecosystem. One night that makes it count.

Enter now at: https://fleetsafetyawards.co.za/site/

Your competitors are entering. The question is whether you'll be on that stage with them.