Truck Pilot Relief Fund
Know moreTruck Pilot Relief Fund is a non-profit initiative intended to aid the health and safety of truck drivers across India during any kind of emergency or distress situation, like posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Help support the backbone of our economy
Despite the growing crisis around the COVID-19 pandemic, truck drivers continue to serve the nation selflessly while fighting all odds and on-ground challenges. They are key to keeping the ‘essential goods’ supply chain uninterrupted. There are approximately 7-10 million truck drivers in India, who are hauling trucks along the highways today, to ensure critical supplies (medical equipment, ventilators, medicines, milk, grocery, food) reach you on time!
For them there is no work from home. They are out there on the highways, sometimes even fighting their communities and families to come to work in the service of this nation. They are not the 37th caste, but this Nation’s New Army.
It is our turn now to stand up and salute their spirit and commitment to keeping India moving in this crisis!
In line with our vision of ‘Making Logistics Human’ we have initiated the ‘Truck Pilot Relief Fund’ through Rivigo Foundation to provide food, safety and health assistance to these unsung heroes.
Rivigo salutes the spirit of truck drivers and their families
Salute to our Heroes
POTLA MANIKANTA
Pilot, Pidigurulla
Due to the pandemic crisis, one of the major setbacks faced in operations was pilot unavailability. While coming to work, they had to face several hinderances due to the curfew-like situation.Motivated to serve the country, Pilot Manikanta ji took ownership for the duty assigned to him and he was the first pilot to arrive at the pitstop. Enthused from his actions, several other pilots got inspired and started reporting to the pitstop. Manikanta ji’s bravery led to major increase in availability of pilots and quick release of vehicles on hold.
SEROMAN SINGH
Pilot, Jhansi
Amidst the major setback faced due to the nationwide lockdown, we witnessed a truly inspirational portrayal of team spirit by our hero Seroman ji. Seroman ji and others cooked meals for all incoming pilots from various pitstops. This representation of unity and care for each other shows how strong the Rivigo family bond is and every person will be standing there for others whenever in need.
SHRIDHAR SHANKAR
Pilot, Belgaum
Post lockdown announcement, Pilot Shridhar ji had received duty notification for a vehicle carrying essential goods. While coming to work, he had to face several hindrances due to the curfew-like situation.Understanding the importance of the goods to be carried, Shridhar ji immediately looped in a senior POC of his work location and convinced local authorities that his job comes under essential services. He successfully managed to cope with all hiccups and reported for duty.
BALVEER SINGH
Pilot, Jhansi
Due to the pandemic crisis and curfew imposed across the country, none of pilots were able to come out from home. This led to blocking of several vehicles at the pitstop.Understanding the need of the hour, Pilot Balveer ji started helping pilots in reaching the pitstop by driving them in his own conveyance. Moreover, he used to stay in office for whole night and ensured that all our pilots reached their homes safely. This representation of team spirit and care shows how every person will in the Rivigo family strives to keep standing there for others whenever in need.
Stories of the men and their families who drive our country
Pilot Ram KishanjiPataudi, Haryana
Pilot Ramavtar Gujjarji
Pataudi, Haryana
Pilot Anwar Hussainji
Guwahati, Assam
Pilot Nagarajji
Chitradurga, Karnataka
Pilot Sami Ullahji
Chitradurga, Karnataka
