Captains Address RFA Conference May 2021 Membership Growth

Captain’s Address RFA Conference May 2021

Membership Growth: 385 to 412 Members (9, 5%) 88% of Operator Membership is: • Owner Driver • Micro • Small • Medium

SMME’s • The chicken, the egg & the omlette (contract vs assets vs experience) • Two finance houses have joined to partner in SMME growth • Assisting them to understand what they are getting into • Start right – live right (do it the right way from the beginning) • Independent expert advice / guidance • Learning from Member success stories

Growing Sustainability • Free advice on contract feasibility • Technical expertise (loads / vehicles / legislation / prosecution) • Assistance with Road Transport Quality System (RTQS) conformance / compliance support & guidance • Assistance in corruption / extortion matters • Development of practicable solutions for transporters (Customs) • Webinars / workshops on common challenges • 13 Interest Groups / Core Security Whats. App groups / RFA APP

Perception of the RFA • Policy support: protecting your business • VCS: proper business costing • Webinars: information at your fingertips • Development: technology / energy alternatives • Expert assistance: prosecution / government • Customer assurance: Core Code provides quality standards

Perception of the RFA • Member assurance: respected independent Association • Road Transport Quality System (RTQS): doing the right things • Political clout: has contact with Ministers and the President • Membership support: learnings from other Members on day-today operational challenges through interest groups

Labour Perceptions • Majority employer in sector: strong position at NBCRFLI • Determine sector specific wages / allowances / needs • Access to HR advice / labour experts / support • Training through TETA grants / industry specific programmes • Disciplinary processes support • Direct NBCRFLI intervention in industry labour matters

• The acknowledged & respected voice of the road freight industry • Creating social partnerships with government • Promoting a regulatory environment which supports growth in the industry • Driving professionalism, excellence and safety in the road freight industry

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