The Fifth Annual General Meeting of the Small and Medium Truck Owners by TAMSTOA

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On 5th February 2025, the Tanzania Middle and Small Truck Owners Association (TAMSTOA) successfully hosted a high-level stakeholders’ meeting at the elegant Johari Rotana Hotel, Dar es Salaam. The meeting brought together key partners from both the public and private sectors to discuss innovative solutions aimed at enhancing road safety, transport efficiency, and digital transformation in the logistics industry.

Organized by TAMSTOA – Leading Change for Truck Owners

TAMSTOA, the national body representing middle and small truck owners across Tanzania, organized this strategic meeting to foster collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, technology providers, and transport companies.

The event was graced by:

• The Commissioner General of Traffic Safety (Kamishna Mkuu wa Usalama Barabarani)

• All TAMSTOA Board Members

• Executives from NMB Bank

• Delegates from Dereva Tanzania

• Tech representatives from Reliance Solutions – Developers of the Dereva Tanzania System (www.dereva.co.tz)

• Kago Ltd

• HOWO Limited

• And various other stakeholders in the transport ecosystem

Discussions That Drive Transformation

The meeting served as a platform for sharing insights and strategies around key industry topics including:

• Enhancing road safety through policy and enforcement

• The digital transformation of driver management systems

• Access to financial services for transport operators through NMB

• Real-time tracking and monitoring of driver behavior using Dereva Tanzania, a system built to improve accountability and safety

• Partnerships between private sector tech providers and government agencies

Our Contribution – Reliance Solutions

As the developers of the Dereva Tanzania system, Reliance Solutions was honored to present how this digital platform is helping organizations and regulators to:

• Maintain a centralized record of driver history and qualifications

• Monitor driver behavior and violations

• Promote transparency and professionalism in the transport industry

The system, accessible at www.dereva.co.tz, is a game changer for institutions seeking efficiency, compliance, and safety on the roads.

A United Vision for a Safer Future

The successful outcome of this meeting demonstrates the shared commitment among all stakeholders to modernize the transport sector and prioritize road safety across the country. It also highlighted the power of digital solutions in transforming how driver data and road behavior are managed.

We thank TAMSTOA for the opportunity to contribute and collaborate and remain committed to supporting long-term innovations that benefit both truck owners and the general public.