Truckers Association of Zambia

The Truckers Association of Zambia

The Truckers Association of Zambia (TAZ) is a membership-based road transporters' association being the leading representative voice of the members, and providing a platform to influence the sector policy, regulations and practice.

Representative Voice

A Platform for Advocacy: The Truckers Association of Zambia (TAZ) serves as a unified voice for truckers, ensuring their interests are represented when influencing sector policy, regulation, and industry practices. By joining TAZ, members have a stronger say in decisions that affect their livelihoods and industry conditions.

Sector Influence: TAZ actively engages with government bodies and stakeholders to shape policies that benefit truckers and improve the working environment.

Updated Driver Database

Know Your Driver: TAZ maintains an up-to-date driver database that helps companies verify driver credentials, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Improved Driver Selection: This database helps trucking companies make informed hiring decisions, minimizing the risk of poaching and ensuring the best candidates are selected for the job.

Driver Safety & Image: With better records, TAZ promotes a positive image of professional drivers, ensuring higher safety standards and improving public perception of drivers.

Information Sharing

Stay Informed: TAZ provides regular updates on industry trends, regulations, and challenges that affect the trucking sector, helping members stay ahead of changes.

Shared Knowledge: Through workshops, newsletters, and meetings, members gain insights into best practices, safety protocols, and operational improvements that can enhance their business operations.

Transportation contributes around 27% to the Zambia GDP.

Around 94% of cargo travelling en route to Zambia is carried by Tanzanian truckers.

The haulage and trucking industry is a vital lifeline for Zambia, a landlocked country that relies heavily on the importation of almost all its goods. This industry ensures the efficient transportation of essential imports across the country and facilitates the export of Zambia’s mining and agricultural products to global markets.

By supporting local businesses, providing employment opportunities, and fostering connectivity between urban and rural areas, the haulage sector significantly contributes to national prosperity and regional integration, underscoring its indispensable value to Zambia’s economy.

Driver Database

Know Your Driver with TAZ’s Driver Database

The Zambia Trucker’s Association (TAZ) offers an up-to-date driver database designed to help trucking companies verify driver credentials quickly and efficiently. This resource enhances transparency and accountability across the industry, empowering companies to make informed hiring decisions. By reducing the risk of driver poaching and ensuring the selection of top candidates, TAZ supports safer roads and promotes a positive, professional image of drivers, improving both safety standards and public perception.