• Forestry leads the way in heavy transport

    Forestry leads the way in heavy transport

    The pioneering role that the South African timber industry has played in the implementation of the Road Transport Management System (RTMS), a self-regulatory programme focusing on load optimisation, driver wellness, vehicle maintenance and productivity, has paved the way for the introduction of PBS. RTMS accreditation is a pre-requisite for any transport contractor wishing to operate a PBS vehicle. Without RTMS there would be no PBS.
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RTMS Accreditation for Operators

RTMS involves compliance with the documentation requirements of the standard, SANS 1395:1.
 
Its main purpose is to encourage operators to implement a structured management system. as per the requirments of the above standard (Part 1, Requirements for operators - Goods)
 
Clauses of SANS 1395:1 include:
 
  • Inventory of RTMS vehicles
  • Assessment of vehicle mass
  • Verification of assessed mass
  • Maintenance of roadworthy vehicles
  • Vehicle & load safety
 
  • Management of driver wellness
  • Training & Education
  • Tasks & Responsibilities
  • Records & Documentation
  • Self Assessment (Internal Audit)
 
 

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New logging truck fleet boosts profitability

Pulp and paper manufacturer Sappi Forests and its contracted timber hauling firm, Timber Logistics Services (TLS), have invested in a new 15-truck fleet of specialised abnormal load logging MAN Truck & Bus Smart Trucks to replace its existing fleet.

Guided by the Road Transport Management System (RTMS), an industry-led self-regulation programme designed to ensure road safety, load optimisation and driver and vehicle fitness, the fleet will transport raw timber from Sappi Forests’ pine plantations in the Umkomaas region of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to its Saiccor mill, south of Durban.

Source: http://www.engineeringnews.co.za

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RTMS Goals

  • Reduction and minimisation of overloading
  • Preventing road damage and preserving our infrastructure
  • Enhancing the safety of heavy vehicles on our national roads
  • Taking care of truck drivers’ health (Driver Wellness Initiatives)
  • Reduction of traffic violations (e.g. reducing speeding incidents)
  • Improving efficiency in various industry supply chains
  • Actively promoting skills development within the transport sector
  • Companies measuring their performance and taking responsibility for the impact of their activities.
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