El Salvador: Trade association proposes mandatory state-backed training for heavy vehicle drivers

Raúl Alfaro, president of the Salvadoran International Cargo Transport Association (ASTIC), has proposed mandatory, state-backed training for heavy vehicle drivers in El Salvador. According to the proposal, holding a standard license for heavy vehicles is insufficient to guarantee that a driver is fully prepared to safely operate large trucks and trailers.

Separately, the African Union launched the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Nairobi on October 7 to provide independent credit assessments focused on the continent and address financial information deficiencies. However, the primary focus concerning El Salvador centers on transportation safety and regulatory reforms advocated by industry leadership.