1. Importance of Truck Safety Compliance- strides made by RTMS
TruckX – 2017
Adrian van Tonder Chairman RTMS National Steering Committee

2. Agenda RTMS Definition
Progress Overview – The view of RTMS Certified Companies
Growth of RTMS in SA

3. The Road Transport Management System
RTMS is an industry–led, government-supported, voluntary, self-regulation scheme that encourages consignees, consignors and road transport operators to implement a management systems standard with outcomes that contribute to preserving road infrastructure, improving road safety and increasing productivity.
Key focus areas are:
- load optimisation
- driver wellness
- vehicle maintenance
- productivity

4. Practical requirements of RTMS

5. Brake & Tyre Watch Results
Location
Inspected
Discontinued %
City Deep 24 21
88%
Middelburg 35
69%
Centurion 41 17
42%
Midway KZN 26 10
38%
Kroonstad 8 7
92%
Brackenfell, W. Cape 25
100%
Pietermaritzburg 12 11
Port Elizabeth 15 6
40%
Rustenburg 5
72%
Polokwane
91% 20
83%
Bloemfontein
Nelspruit/Komati 13
TOTAL (34 events)
692
474
68%
34 B&TW events from Feb to date

6. Road Freight Challenges The Reality: A Culture of Non-compliance
Inputs
Overloading
Poor vehicle fitness (servicing & maintenance)
Poor driver fitness (fatigue, health, training)
Reckless driver behaviour
Border post delays
Bribery & corruption – impact on compliant and non-compliant operators
Inadequate periodic maintenance (roads)
Outputs
Poor road safety
High cost of road transport/logistics
Deterioration of infrastructure
High levels of emissions

10. POST RTMS REVIEW
Reduced downtime and increased fleet availability due to improved maintenance practices and scheduling.
Reduced road accidents and insurance claim costs.
Fleet expansion.
Good operational framework to self regulate compliance to standards, requirements and legislation.
Improved image as responsible service provider.

11. RTMS accreditation has become a requirement for all 3rd party transport contractors as well as SA operated sites within SAB Ltd.
Accountability for activities
Awareness and management of vehicle maintenance
Awareness and management of violations
Driver health and wellness
Management capability & insight to business operations
Improved productivity
RTMS allows SAB to standardise operations across all contractors and brings a level of confidence that road safety is being managed proactively

12. Vehicle Maintenance Compliance 62% 96% Compliance with Speed limits
When comparing the safety performance RTMS fleets to non-RTMS fleets, a substantial decrease in vehicle overloading incidents, over speeding incidents and accidents as well as an increase in fleet maintenance compliance and driver health & fatigue management can be seen
Pre-RTMS
Post-RTMS
Average Overloading
23%
2.5%
Vehicle Maintenance Compliance
62%
96%
Compliance with Speed limits
63%
97%
Fatigue Management
54%
95%
Medical Fitness
93%
Driver Training
24%
92%
*RTMS information supplied by RTMS National Committee
The significant safety benefits arise from the improved design of the PBS combination in conjunction with self regulation systems required to operate PBS fleets (RTMS)

13. R 1,9 MILLION LESS ON INSUARNCE CLAIMS!!
INSURANCE CLAIMS
2 YEARS PRIOR to RTMS. R
2 YEARS AFTER RTMS R
R 1,9 MILLION LESS ON INSUARNCE CLAIMS!!
RTMS

14. INCREASED DRIVER MORALS:
Higher performance bonuses paid (lower diesel consumption).
Constant management communication about RTMS processes.
Less serious disciplinary actions required.
Driver training program – led to better driving skills and improved job satisfaction.
Measurable recognition program implemented.

15. BETTER MANAGEMENT OF DRIVER FATIQUE & OVER SPEEDING:
Average continuous driving hours down from 6 to 3 hours.
Average speed down from 82 km/h to 75 km/h.
33 % Reduction of traffic fines
Diesel consumption L/100km to L/100km.

16. INTEGRATED BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Interaction with ZZ2 Clinic for driver’s health management.
New relationship with Pack houses ensure loading equipment is calibrated
Better communication with the Marketing department
Producing bigger payloads / minimize overloading

17. As a company making use of 3rd party haulers we have limited control over what happens outside the mine with our product.
• RTMS is a verifiable management system.
• As the system is self-regulatory accredited haulers shows a willingness to maintain and improve their operations, management and safety.
• The contractor equipment is adequately maintained.
• Operators work under a proper fatigue management plan.
• Operators are properly trained and behaviour is monitored.

18. Benefits: Efficiency Improvements
Fuel Consumption Improved from 17l/100km to 13l/100km
Carbon footprint improved by 24%
Cost savings on fuel =R5.7 Million
Cost savings on repairs and maintenance =R4.2 Million (2016FY)

19. Benefits: Reduction in Traffic Violations and Accidents
Traffic violations measured and monitored monthly
Monthly reporting to management
Driver training according to requirements
Accidents and incidents measured and monitored monthly
Monthly reporting to management
Driver training according to requirements

20. 24 abnormal load operators:
Growth of the RTMS in SA
228 fleets representing over trucks & buses (In 2007 their were 74 certified vehicles)
Four bus operators:
Buscor 420 buses
Intercape 160 coaches
GABS buses
Intestate 237 buses (Bloem)
24 abnormal load operators:
258 vehicles
Plant hire, construction, engineering, mobile cranes
2 commercial A/L operators (108 vehicles)

22. Crash rate of RTMS-certified fleets
2013/1: 24.1 million kms /1: 94.2 million kms
Estimated savings per annum: R million

23. Effect of RTMS on compliance
Com-pliant
Non-Compliant
Heavy vehicles > 25 tons
(approx )

24. Effect of RTMS on compliance
Law Enforcement
Com-pliant
Non-Compliant
Heavy vehicles > 25 tons
(approx )

25. Effect of RTMS on compliance
Law Enforcement
Com-pliant
Non-Compliant
RTMS-certified vehicles
(over )

26. Thank You