Ni-Da
Transport
Transport and Logistics
Fleet
The Transport division operates a fleet of over 750 side tippers making us one of the biggest side-tipper operations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Fleet Age
The average age of the fleet is less than three years, and a vehicle replacement program ensures that the fleet keeps up with the latest technology available in the market.
Customer Service
Constant interaction with our truck and trailer manufacturers ensures that we keep up with the demands and specific requirements of our customers.
Trustworthy
All the vehicles in the fleet are managed under GOLD maintenance contracts from the various OEM’s to optimise productivity and reduce downtime.
Safety
Vehicles and drivers are equipped with the latest and best safety equipment to comply with any legislation and customers’ requirements.
Vehicle Management
The fleet is managed through on-line tracking systems by an operational team based in Newcastle. The entire fleet are fitted with three on-board cameras to enhance safety and driver behavior, preventing serious incidents.
Road Transport Management System (RTMS) Accredited
The Road Transport Management System (RTMS), a self-regulatory programme focusing on load optimisation, driver wellness, vehicle maintenance and productivity.
TECHNICAL
Our customers are a critical partner in the success of our business, and this is why the company has moved to becoming a responsible service provider enabling our customers to utilise one of the leaders in the industry.
Ni-Da installed a brake testing machine that will allow the company to ensure that our horses and trailers conform to the standard required by our customers.
Ni-Da has a strict vehicle replacement policy and to do so effectively, a separate workshop was set up to ensure a smooth and effective transition between older vehicles being de-branded and new vehicles being prepared for the road.
Ni-Da has a fuel bay with inspection pits that allows the company to do inspections whilst filling the truck to increase effectiveness and turn-around time in the depot.
Ni-Da has a complete tyre strip and fit facility.
Transport
Depots
SAFETY
Every driver is put through a stringent training program before being allocated to a vehicle.
ROUTE SUPPORT
Transport depots with key personnel are operating in Wadeville, Komatipoort, Durban, Middelburg, Richardsbay and Newcastle
COMMUNICATIONS
Each vehicle is fitted with a hands-free on-board telephone to enable safe and effective communication between the vehicle and staff. Each driver also has a mobile device that they can use when the vehicle is not in motion.
TRACKING
Ni-Da runs a 24-hour tracking/camera monitoring system. The entire fleet is fitted with tracking units, a complete vehicle management system and three on-board cameras.
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Every driver is put through a stringent training program before getting a truck. This training focus on all aspects of safe and correct driving techniques as well as the specific requirements of individual clients. As driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of accidents, drivers are not allowed to travel between the hours of 23h00 and 05h00 and all drivers are forced to take sufficient breaks whilst on duty. Each driver must attend daily toolbox talks and a debriefing session where current matters are discussed and personal interaction between the drivers and management are encouraged.
Management, operations, and administration are centralised in our head office in Newcastle, KZN. Management and personnel are encouraged to participate in decision making and fresh innovative ideas are regularly forthcoming.
As effective communication with vehicles and staff is a vital component of every successful transport operation, Ni-Da Transport employs various means to achieve this. All the vehicles in the fleet are equipped with truck phones and each driver has a cellular phone to use when the vehicle is not in motion.
Drivers employed by the group are trained in every regard to the loading and offloading procedures of each of our clients. Safety, correct loading and offloading procedures, correct load securing and handling of consignment papers are all areas in which each driver is trained.
Ni-Da runs a 24-hour tracking/camera monitoring system with every truck in the fleet fitted with three on-board cameras. The system allows geofencing of all routes, including loading and off-loading points. Trucks are PTO enabled meaning that our tippers cannot tip in any zone that is not demarcated as such.
Transport depots with key personnel are operating in Wadeville, Komatipoort, Durban, Middelburg, Richardsbay and Newcastle. Our group has also contracted several trucks stops on our main routes to ensure that drivers are well rested.
Ni-Da appoints route controllers on key routes to handle breakdowns and monitor driver behavior. They also attend meetings with customers in an official capacity.