40 years of trust and teamwork

Even as a child playing in the sandbox, Antti Rahkonen knew that cars were his thing. So it’s no surprise that he ended up driving for a living, and he’s still enthusiastic about it. This month, we’re celebrating a wonderful milestone, as Rahkonen has been our driver for 40 years!

When an employee stays with the same company for decades, it shows mutual trust and good teamwork. Samat has been an excellent employer throughout all these years, Rahkonen says. A 40-year career as a professional driver has seen many changes, such as tremendous advances in safety.

”Trucks have also changed, with improved drivability and quietness being the biggest changes. Every day in this job, you still learn something new.”

According to Rahkonen, one thing is definitely better than before: if something comes up while driving, it is now easier to sort it out.

“Before, you had to find a phone booth if you needed to make a change to your driving schedule.”

The commitment of our employees is an invaluable asset to us and is also directly reflected in the reliable service we provide to our customers. Congratulations on 40 years of great work!