A priority for most fleet managers is ensuring their drivers maintain concentration on the road at all times by impressing the danger of driving while distracted (DWD) on them. A poignant example of the danger of DWD is statistics released in USA in 2020. Distracted driving was responsible for 8.1% […]
As a result of overwhelming demand and the huge successes of the inaugural competition in 2021, #ThankYouTrucker is back! Following the hotly contested inaugural competition, IVECO SA, in partnership with the Road Freight Association (RFA), has announced details of the 2022 search for the best trucker in South Africa. “Trucking […]
The latest Quarterly Employment Statistics from stats SA revealed that one of the few industries to have an increase in employment was the transport sector. This is a positive statistic to see since there was an 86 000 decrease in overall employment statistics in non-agricultural sectors in the second quarter. The […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA), in partnership with Trucking Wellness, Engen and the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), is bringing Covid-19 vaccines to truck drivers on the road. This initiative will enable truck drivers who use the N3 Corridor to get their Covid-19 vaccinations […]
While it has become common for people to use the term accident, I feel that the use of this term is essentially inaccurate. Since I deal primarily in facts and evidence, as a Court Expert and Forensic Specialist, the term accident is hardly the correct and accurate description or reference […]
True to its proud history of innovation and customer service, Engen has launched an exciting new private label convenience brand, Quickshop & Co. with all products in the range locally sourced and offering good quality at a great price. South Africans have come to expect constant innovation from South Africa’s […]
On the Arrive Alive website we find a rather comprehensive discussion on Safe Driving in Bad Weather. We decide to gain some additional insights by way of a Q&A with Sean Gray from Nosa Training. This is aimed specifically at our truck drivers and their unique challenges! What would be […]
3 Points of Contact: Remember to employ three points of contact at all times when entering or exiting the tractor, trailer, or climbing onto or down from the catwalk. This means always having both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand in contact with your equipment. Making […]
We should all be able to identify the high risks (overweight, chain smoker, diabetic, high/low blood pressure, cholesterol, unhealthy eating habits) and understand the dangers that could present while driving. Understand or know the symptoms when they present that could have a negative impact on safe driving behaviour (uncomfortable chest, […]
Trucking industry specialist Kevin van der Merwe has been appointed as the Executive Manager: Certification and Operations at the Road Freight Association (RFA). He takes over this role from Gavin Kelly, who was appointed as the Chief Executive in June 2019. Kevin will take up this new position from 01 […]
