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 […]
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Certification and Operations Manager Appointed at the Road Freight Association
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 […]
Road Freight Association urges government to Open Up the Supply Chain and All Sectors to Minimise Extensive Job Losses and Prevent Further Economic Decline
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 […]
“It’s shocking to find you’re the only one on the road” – Neil Prakasen, Cryogenic Driver: Crossroads
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 […]
Road Freight Association calls for urgent action to secure safety of the trucking industry and its people
The Road Freight Association (RFA) requests urgent intervention by the Minister of Police to secure the safety of our drivers, vehicles and premises. Since March 2018, a targeted attack on the freight industry has been orchestrated by the All Truck Drivers Foundation (ATDF) and its allies, in the name of […]