The Road Freight Association takes note of the various rumours circulated on some social media platforms that AARTO (the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) is due to roll out from midnight tomorrow night, Friday 6 June. We have seen these sorts of announcements over a number of years, and […]
In light of the current unrest amongst Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers, the Road Freight Association (RFA) expresses its concern regarding the disruption and potential harm caused to citizens and businesses. This media release serves as a direct response to the recent actions that have impacted the daily lives […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is gearing up for its annual conference, which this year takes place in the picturesque town of Hermanus in the Western Cape. The three-day event, held from May 24 to 26 at the Arabella Hotel & Spa, will bring together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and […]
Question: please can you refer me to the exact content page or legislation that enforces the maximum weight per vehicle? We load Superlink Tautliners from SA to our neighbouring countries, loading a max of 32T per vehicle. I know we can load up to 34T, depending on the vehicle’s weight. […]
The Mega-T trailer, trucking and transport expo takes place on 6 and 7 October 2022 at the Diamantvallei Landgoed showgrounds, 20km east of Pretoria. Hosted by the KragDag organisers and powered by the Road Freight Association (RFA), this expo offers something for everyone: from serious industry business owners and decision-makers, […]
Over the past few days, urgent – if not panicky – calls have emanated from various authorities to implement “measures” to address the recent spate of crashes. This has been coupled with some well-reported scenes of very bad driving. The Deputy President has also called for an “Imbizo” to discuss […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) calls on the Ministers of Police and Transport to utilise their respective appointed Peace Officers to ensure that public roads remain open and free to use for all citizens, including the vehicles operated by freight and logistics companies. The continual attack on the logistics supply […]
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 […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is urging Government to open up all sectors of the economy to lessen the already devastating economic impact of lockdown and COVID-19. “The movement of both goods and people is vital for the wheels of South Africa’s economy to keep turning,” says the RFA’s Chief […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) salutes the thousands of truck drivers across the country who are continuing to deliver much-needed essential goods during Lockdown. “Life as a truck driver is challenging at the best of times,” says RFA Chief Executive Gavin Kelly, “But the pressures are even greater amid the […]
