Reducing risk on South African roads requires a clear understanding of the operating realities within the freight and logistics sectors.
According to Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association (RFA), the issues are deep-rooted and the solutions are not always straightforward.
“The contracts we sign with drivers are at the heart of much of the behaviour we see on our roads. There are still companies that pay drivers per load, which encourages them to take risks in order to increase the number of trips they complete, rather than earning a stable minimum salary of R15 000 per month.”
Read the full article in our special feature, Security, Insurance & Risk, that will be published on Friday 2 May.
