Drivers of Progress. Powering Economies
The Tank-Weld HEART Trucking Academy is a groundbreaking initiative by the Tank-Weld Group in partnership with the HEART/NSTA Trust.
Born out of a pressing need to address the critical shortage of skilled truck drivers in Jamaica, the academy is on a mission to provide world-class training and promote safe driving practices, as it aims to create a sustainable workforce of skilled professionals ready to meet the demands of local and international trucking industries.
At present, road crashes involving trucks rank as the second most fatal in Jamaica with 395 fatal truck-related crashes recorded between 2019 and 2023. This has underscored the necessity for a dedicated educational institution to elevate trucking education and road safety standards in the island.
The academy, launched in February 2025, is endorsed by the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, the Island Traffic Authority and the National Road Safety Council.
To forge a new era of excellence in the Jamaican trucking industry, through the empowerment and education of aspiring trucking professionals.
To lead the transformation of the Jamaican trucking sector through continuous learning at international standards.
Our academy is led by a team of industry experts and visionaries who are passionate about transforming the trucking sector in Jamaica and beyond:
