About RTMS
What is RTMS?
Despite concerted and ongoing efforts for an effective law enforcement strategy by the road and traffic authorities, the sharp increase in heavy vehicle traffic and the effects of overloading continue to be a major problem on South African roads. Overloading causes premature road deterioration and, together with inadequate vehicle maintenance, high levels of driver fatigue, and poor driver health care programs, contributes significantly to South Africa’s poor road safety record. The Road Transport Management System is a self-regulation initiative that has already shown outstanding results since its implementation and supports the Department of Transport’s National Overload Control Strategy (NOCS).
RTMS is an industry–led, government-supported, voluntary, self-regulation scheme that encourages consignees, consignors & road transport operators to implement a management system that demonstrates compliance with Road Traffic Regulations and contributes to preserving road infrastructure, improving road safety & increasing productivity.
Successful RTMS implementation requires a change in attitude, mindset and ultimately behaviour so that road safety is actively promoted within the company.
Companies measuring their performance and taking responsibility for the impact of their activities
Getting Certified is not “Rocket Science”
A company must demonstrate that it has adequately implemented all the requirements of the RTMS national draft standard. RTMS compliance does not involve “rocket science”, rather it requires that a company demonstrate that it manages its transport operations with due consideration to road safety, compliance and operational risks.
The RTMS processes are developed so that procedures are compiled and consistently implemented to minimize the risks identified. The company is required to demonstrate that it poses a minimal risk to the road infrastructure, the environment, other road users as well as taking care of its drivers.
Successful RTMS implementation requires a change in attitude, mindset and ultimately behaviour so that road safety is actively promoted within the company. RTMS certification enables a company to claim excellence in the management of its road transport operation.