RTMS is an industry–led, government-supported, voluntary, self-regulation scheme that encourages consignees, consignors & road transport operators to implement a management system (a set of standards) that demonstrates compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations and contributes to preserving road infrastructure, improving road safety & increasing productivity.
Key components or focus areas are:
• Load optimisation
• Driver wellness
• Vehicle maintenance
• Productivity
Furthermore, the RTMS will offer support for implementation of the following:
• National standards
• Auditors (accredited by SANAS)
• Tools (manuals, templates, implementation guidelines)
• Information portals (website, data sharing)
• Recognition and concessions
• Promotion (brand promotion to create meaningful recognition among public and industry stakeholders)
• Special projects (selected by the RTMS stakeholders and are aligned to RTMS objectives)
• Research and technology innovation e.g. Vehicle Designs
| Road Freight Association Convention: 24 August 2010 |
| Most trucks on our roads are in such a horrifying condition that they are unsafe for their drivers as well as other road users. During a training initiative for traffic officers, which coincided with a nationwide survey of 247 randomly picked and inspected trucks, 152 trucks were impounded for failing to be roadworthy due to serious defects. Addressing the Road Traffic Association (RFA) Convention, Patric O’Leary, editor of FleetWatch transport industry magazine, said the major problems identified were badly worn and cracked tyres, non-functional load sensors, brakes that don’t work properly, worn out steering systems and inefficient cargo tie-downs. Click to download presentation (23MB). |