IMPERIAL Cargo scores RTMS accreditation

BRAND ACTIVITY

Nov 16th 2011, 12:53

IMPERIAL Cargo, a member of the IMPERIAL Logistics Group has received Road Traffic Management System (RTMS) accreditation for its Consol fleet, which is indicative of sustainable, high standards in driver behavior and fleet maintenance. The company achieved an overloading ratio of just 0.04%, which equates to two incidents out of every 4,564 trips.

IMPERIAL Cargo has been on a ongoing drive to maintain the highest levels in operational excellence, which is now measured quantitatively through RTMS accreditation. “This complements our commitment to the recently launched IMPERIAL I-Pledge campaign, which aims to create a road user culture of courtesy to make our roads safer and friendlier,” says Christo Theron, IMPERIAL Cargo Managing Director.

To date, I-Pledge has called on IMPERIAL employees to take responsibility for their behavior on the road and be more considerate of other drivers and pedestrians. “IMPERIAL’s 35,000 people in South Africa could make a big difference,” he says. More than 25,400 employees have taken the I-Pledge across the IMPERIAL Group.

Linking IMPERIAL Cargo’s RTMS audit path with I-Pledge, Theron says, “RTMS measures loyalty and dedication to customers, staff and national legislation compliance through load control, driver wellness and vehicle fitness – all factors that impact the way in which we, as a Logistics Service Provider behave on the road.”

These requirements, including an annual surveillance audit and a three monthly follow up minimise vehicle accidents or breakdowns and ensure load safety with on-time delivery every time, all the time. “Driver training,” he notes “is a business imperative to ensure on-going compliance with RTMS best practice. In our experience too, accreditation lifts the morale of our drivers through the focus on driver wellness.”

Commenting on IMPERIAL Cargo’s RTMS accreditation to date, Abrie de Swardt, IMPERIAL Logistics Marketing Director says, “IMPERIAL Cargo confirmed its forward thinking approach by its RTMS accreditation. This achievement depicts the commitment of the organisation to be at the forefront of developments in road freight. The consistent implementation of the standard demonstrates the excellent operational practices in place.”

IMPERIAL Cargo, which provides line haul and local transportation and warehousing across southern Africa is investing in the accreditation process for all of its 15 fleets. “This voluntary audit process is a high priority for us. Tightly managed operations enable us to positively impact people, planet and profit,” concludes Theron. Click here for more information on IMPERIAL Logistics