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You will commit an offence if:
You transport a heavier load than what your vehicle is designed to carry, or You load your vehicle unevenly causing one (or more) of the axles to bear too much weight
distance is increased due to the increased momentum of the heavier load pushing the vehicle forward Braking efficiency – Having to work harder, the brakes overheat and lose their effectiveness to stop the vehicle Tyres – Increased loads can result in tyres overheating and wearing rapidly which increase the chance of premature, dangerous and expensive failure or blow-outs. Correctly inflated tyres also become under inflated under the increased pressure of an overload.
Stability – As the vehicle goes around curves and turns it makes it difficult to steer and to correct the vehicle for the next turn as the load is pushing in the opposite direction
Load distribution – Ensure loads are evenly distributed and secured in place so as to avoid loads shifting and overloading an axle Weighing – Ensure ALL vehicles are weighed before and after loading if you have a static or mobile weighbridge in-house Spot check – Check the load every time you stop to ensure it has not shifted or moved
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... Unbalanced loads
Unbalanced loading can exceed the load index of tyres fitted.
... Underinflated tyres
Correctly inflated tyres will become underinflated by overloading
... Time wasted
Readjusting a load at weighbridges costs money and wastes time.
... Damage to roads
A major cause of costly damage to all vehicles and to the economy.
FACT
THE ROADTO GREENERTRUCKING
T rucks in South Africa carry almost 80% of our nation’s overland freight and as such, truck drivers play a crucial role in the sustainability
and development of our economy. While our country suffers a shortage of skilled heavy-duty truckers, those drivers currently employed in the road freight industry can make a huge contribution to not only the companies they work for, but for society at large, by driving their rigs as fuel-efficiently as possible.With diesel bills making up around 40% of a fleet’s total operating costs, every measure should be taken to limit fuel consumption, thereby reducing operating costs and limiting carbon emissions.
What’s good for business is therefore also good for the environment. With every litre of diesel saved, you prevent 2.63kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) from 2) from 2
entering our atmosphere.
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa is a market-leader in the supply of heavy and extra-heavy trucks that consistently set new fuel-consumption benchmarks. These handy fuel-saving tips are helping MAN drivers become the best they can be…professional, responsible, accountable and ECONOMICAL…
FUEL SAVING WINNER!
Don’t Speed By reducing your speed from 90kph to 80kph you
can cut fuel use by 22%.
Don’t idle excessively A 440hp truck left idling consumes about 2litres
an hour [switch that rig off!].
Stay in the Green Band Modern trucks are most economical when their
engines are kept within the optimum rev- range.
Use cruise-control. Steady speed is a great fuel-saver.
Don’t brake unnecessarily. Slow the truck Use your auxiliary brake as much as
possible to slow the truck.
Make sure you tarp & sheet Make your rig aerodynamic by tarping/
sheeting professionally. Loose curtains and tarps cause aerodynamic drag which burns fuel excessively.
Aero-kit Ensure the truck aero-kit is set to the
correct height to push wind over the bulkhead of the trailer.
Plan your route to avoid bad roads.
Don’t overfill the tank.
Position the load correctly. Distributing the weight equally
between the axles to avoid overloading and excessive fuel use.
Limit your gear changing Gear changes burn fuel so keep them to a
minimum.
Get into top gear as soon as possible the lower the gear, the higher the revs, the more
diesel is used. Skip gears when you can.
Avoid over-revving Use your accelerator pedal with empathy.
A heavy foot is a fuel-waster.
Anticipate traffic flow and traffic light changes to keep momentum
The more often you stop, the more often you will need to climb through the gearbox, increasing your revs and using more fuel than necessary.
Use your truck’s momentum Use your truck’s momentum to climb hills instead
of powering the engine.
ECONOMY IS ECOLOGYECONOMY IS ECOLOGYECONOMY IS ECOLOGY
DID YOU KNOW?According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), “Trucks contribute around 6% to global CO2 emissions. At the same time, modern trucks are the benchmark for fuel efficiency thanks to technologies like common rail injection, automated gearboxes, turbo charging and inter-cooling. A 40-ton truck built today burns around a third less fuel than one made in the 1970s. Per ton transported, this corresponds to a fuel consumption of just one litre of diesel per 100 ton-km, and significant CO2 savings.”
Drivers - you may be the unsung heroes of South Africa’s economy but with the right approach to economical
and safe driving, you will not only make yourself more valuable to your
fleet, but you will become a true champion of our environment!
The new MAN TGS EfficientLine range of truck-tractors combines optimised tare weight, lower power consumption, reduced rolling and air resistance to create a commercially viable vehicle that meets current demands in the south-ern African long-distance haulage sector.
During the MAN Consistently Efficient Tour 2012 which saw five MAN rigs un-dertake a 4200km economy run around South Africa, the new MAN TGS 26.440 EfficientLine towing a fully-laden interlink trailer achieved a 7.8% improvement in fuel consumption over the standard MAN TGS WW reference truck.
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EASTERN CAPE EFFECTIVE 1 July 2012Type of vehicle
GAUTENG EFFECTIVE 1 July 2012Type of vehicle
NORTH WESTEFFECTIVE 1 May 2012Type of vehicle
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TARE (KG)
Rigid Vehicles, Breakdown Vehicles & Truck-Tractors used for own - farming
Trailers, Semi-Trailers Tractor operated on public road
Rigid Vehicles, Truck-Tractors whether used for own - farming
Trailers & Semi-Trailers Breakdown Vehicles Tractor operated on public road Rigid Vehicles Breakdown Vehicles Truck Tractor used for own - farming Tractor operated on public road Trailers & Semi-Trailers
Ridgid Vehicles, Breakdown Vehicles & Truck Tractors
Trailers & Semi-Trailers
0 - 250 R 210,00 R 138,00 R 138,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 168,00 R 672,00 R 168,00 R 102,00 R 126,00 R 243.00 R 117.00251 - 500 R 234,00 R 186,00 R 138,00 R 216,00 R 180,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 186,00 R 672,00 R 186,00 R 102,00 R 150,00 R 252.00 R 150.00501 - 750 R 240,00 R 234,00 R 138,00 R 240,00 R 240,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 210,00 R 672,00 R 210,00 R 102,00 R 192,00 R 258.00 R 201.00751 - 1000 R 270,00 R 282,00 R 138,00 R 264,00 R 288,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 240,00 R 672,00 R 240,00 R 102,00 R 234,00 R 279.00 R 249.00
1001 - 1250 R 342,00 R 360,00 R 138,00 R 312,00 R 336,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 288,00 R 672,00 R 288,00 R 102,00 R 282,00 R 336.00 R 336.001251 - 1500 R 426,00 R 462,00 R 186,00 R 420,00 R 432,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 360,00 R 672,00 R 366,00 R 120,00 R 378,00 R 456.00 R 456.001501 - 1750 R 504,00 R 546,00 R 186,00 R 480,00 R 516,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 432,00 R 672,00 R 432,00 R 120,00 R 438,00 R 513.00 R 513.001751 - 2000 R 552,00 R 648,00 R 186,00 R 612,00 R 612,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 492,00 R 672,00 R 492,00 R 120,00 R 510,00 R 579.00 R 579.002001 - 2250 R 732,00 R 786,00 R 186,00 R 708,00 R 744,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 492,00 R 672,00 R 630,00 R 144,00 R 624,00 R 786.00 R 789.002251 - 2500 R 876,00 R 894,00 R 216,00 R 864,00 R 840,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 738,00 R 738,00 R 738,00 R 150,00 R 750,00 R 912.00 R 915.002501 - 2750 R 990,00 R 1 044,00 R 216,00 R 972,00 R 996,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 834,00 R 816,00 R 840,00 R 150,00 R 858,00 R 1,032.00 R 1,035.00
- 3000 R 1 014,00 R 1 164,00 R 216,00 R 1 104,00 R 1 128,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 912,00 R 870,00 R 918,00 R 150,00 R 942,00 R 1,041.00 R 1,044.003001 - 3250 R 1 260,00 R 2 400,00 R 228,00 R 1 176,00 R 2,112.00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 1 068,00 R 1 002,00 R 1 068,00 R 150,00 R 1650,00 R 1,266.00 R 1,269.003251 - 3500 R 1 482,00 R 2 442,00 R 228,00 R 1 404,00 R 2 328,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 1 236,00 R 1 134,00 R 1 236,00 R 150,00 R 1 782,00 R 1,425.00 R 1,425.003501 - 3750 R 1 614,00 R 2 886,00 R 228,00 R 1 620,00 R 2 592,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 1 410,00 R 1 260,00 R 1 410,00 R 198,00 R 2 010,00 R 1,737.00 R 1,737.003751 - 4000 R 1 788,00 R 3 138,00 R 258,00 R 1 800,00 R 2 856,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 1 542,00 R 1 368,00 R 1 554,00 R 210,00 R 2 196,00 R 1,881.00 R 1,881.004001 - 4250 R 1 980,00 R 3 468,00 R 258,00 R 1 956,00 R 3 048,00 R 816,00 R 204,00 R 1 692,00 R 1 488,00 R 1 704,00 R 210,00 R 2 448,00 R 2,052.00 R 2,052.004251 - 4500 R 2 166,00 R 3 720,00 R 258,00 R 2 112,00 R 3 372,00 R 816,00 R 204,00 R 1 848,00 R 1 608,00 R 1 860,00 R 210,00 R 2 616,00 R 2,217.00 R 2,217.004501 - 4750 R 2 334,00 R 4 038,00 R 288,00 R 2 316,00 R 3 612,00 R 816,00 R 204,00 R 2 010,00 R 1 734,00 R 2 010,00 R 216,00 R 2 814,00 R 2,367.00 R 2,367.004751 - 5000 R 2 526,00 R 4 356,00 R 288,00 R 2 484,00 R 3 912,00 R 816,00 R 204,00 R 2 154,00 R 1 848,00 R 2 154,00 R 216,00 R 3 000,00 R 2,538.00 R 2,538.005001 - 5250 R 3 924,00 R 4 788,00 R 288,00 R 3 744,00 R 4 272,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 3 330,00 R 5 856,00 R 3 276,00 R 216,00 R 3 606,00 R 3,792.00 R 3,792.005251 - 5500 R 4 242,00 R 5 070,00 R 312,00 R 4 140,00 R 4 584,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 3 636,00 R 5 856,00 R 3 594,00 R 216,00 R 3 882,00 R 4,077.00 R 4,077.005501 - 5750 R 4 608,00 R 5 448,00 R 312,00 R 4 536,00 R 4 920,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 3 960,00 R 5 856,00 R 3 930,00 R 216.00 R 4 152,00 R 4,431.00 R 4,431.005751 - 6000 R 4 650,00 R 5 826,00 R 312,00 R 5,004.00 R 5 280,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 4 272,00 R 5 856,00 R 4 242,00 R 216,00 R 4 470,00 R 4,788.00 R 4,788.006001 - 6250 R 5 052,00 R 6 252,00 R 330,00 R 5 388,00 R 5 664,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 4 620,00 R 5 856,00 R 4 590,00 R 222,00 R 4 812,00 R 5,160.00 R 5,160.006251 - 6500 R 5 484,00 R 6 666,00 R 330,00 R 5 760,00 R 6 048,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 4 986,00 R 5 856,00 R 4 920,00 R 222,00 R 5 142,00 R 5,556.00 R 5,556.006501 - 6750 R 6 036,00 R 7 062,00 R 330,00 R 6 372,00 R 6,408.00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 5 376,00 R 5 856,00 R 5 298,00 R 222,00 R 5 478,00 R 5,967.00 R 5,967.006751 - 7000 R 6 372,00 R 7 464,00 R 360,00 R 6 768,00 R 6 780,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 6 138,00 R 5 910,00 R 5 766,00 R 222,00 R 5 886,00 R 6,537.00 R 6,537.007001 - 7250 R 7 056,00 R 7 872,00 R 360,00 R 7 128,00 R 7 152,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 6 138,00 R 6 192,00 R 6 090,00 R 222,00 R 6 162,00 R 6,750.00 R 6,750.007251 - 7500 R 7 266,00 R 8 358,00 R 360,00 R 7 524,00 R 7 560,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 6 498,00 R 6 426,00 R 6 420,00 R 222,00 R 6 534,00 R 7,146.00 R 7,146.007501 - 8000 R 7 716,00 R 9 204,00 R 402,00 R 8 316,00 R 8 340,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 7 122,00 R 6 900,00 R 7 008,00 R 228,00 R 7 170,00 R 7,830.00 R 7,830.008001 - 8500 R 8 490,00 R 10 092,00 R 402,00 R 9 504,00 R 9 480,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 7 998,00 R 7 566,00 R 7 848,00 R 228,00 R 8 040,00 R 8,775.00 R 8,775.008501 - 9000 R 9 816,00 R 11 478,00 R 402,00 R 10 344,00 R 10 416,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 8 892,00 R 8 292,00 R 8 766,00 R 228,00 R 8 946,00 R 9,696.00 R 9,696.009001 - 9500 R 10 596,00 R 12 630,00 R 438,00 R 11 484,00 R 11 532,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 9 726,00 R 9 000,00 R 9 612,00 R 240,00 R 9 888,00 R 10,659.00 R 10,659.009501 - 10000 R 11 430,00 R 13 824,00 R 438,00 R 12 492,00 R 12 528,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 10 668,00 R 9 660,00 R 10 470,00 R 240,00 R 10 770,00 R 11,622.00 R 11,622.00
10001 - 10500 R 14 124,00 R 15 300,00 R 438,00 R 13 932,00 R 13 992,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 11 976,00 R 10 578,00 R 11 862,00 R 240,00 R 11 922,00 R 12,825.00 R 12,825.0010501 - 11000 R 15 468,00 R 16 770,00 R 480,00 R 15 132,00 R 15 204,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 13 110,00 R 11 340,00 R 12 984,00 R 246,00 R 13 062,00 R 14,037.00 R 14,037.0011001 - 11500 R 16 896,00 R 18 300,00 R 480,00 R 16 536,00 R 16 608,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 14,292.00 R 12 204,00 R 14 166,00 R 246,00 R 14 250,00 R 15,294.00 R 15,294.0011501 - 12000 R 18 312,00 R 19 830,00 R 480,00 R 18 024,00 R 18 108,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 15 498,00 R 12 924,00 R 15 366,00 R 294,00 R 15 450,00 R 16,551.00 R 16,551.00
PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS For every 500 kg over 12000 kg add: R 1,632.00 R 1,632.00 R - R 1,224.00 R 1,476.00 R - R - R 1,518.00 R 1,200.00 R 1,500.00 R - R 1,500.00 R 1,743.00 R 1,743.00
All Motorcycles R 150.00 R 144.00 R 126.00 R 132.00
All Caravans R 234.00 R 204.00 R 189.00 R 213.00
Special Classes R 96.00 R 228.00 R 84.00 R 72.00
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The guidelines in this poster are The guidelines in this poster are designed to assist in ‘reading your designed to assist in ‘reading your vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine the possible faults and assist in the possible faults and assist in the possible faults and assist in preventing catastrophic engine failure.preventing catastrophic engine failure.
Following these guidelines will not only Following these guidelines will not only help in diagnosing faults, but will also help in diagnosing faults, but will also assist in reducing your operation’s carbon footprint.
Black smoke is caused by large, visible, soot particles in the exhaust. This indicates that combustion is incomplete due to localised rich mixtures within a combustion chamber.
Causes of black smoke are:• Incorrect injector pressures – generally too
low• Over-fuelling – wrong spill rate or governor
setting.
• Incorrect injection timing• Abnormally high cetane number• Poor spray pattern• Inadequate air supply – blocked air-filter or
Intercooler or worn turbocharger.
Sooting of the crankcase oil causes thickening and can end up in gelling and bearing failures. It also accelerates ring sticking, carbon and sludge deposit as well as engine wear rates.
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.
Causes are:Causes are:Causes are:• Low cetane number – check for IK Low cetane number – check for IK Low cetane number – check for IK
(illuminating paraffin) usuage(illuminating paraffin) usuage• MisfireMisfire• Late injection timingLate injection timing
• Low compression• Engine overcooling• Burned valvesBurned valves• Poor spray pattern – fuel impingement on Poor spray pattern – fuel impingement on
cylinder wallcylinder wall
Not all unburned fuel passes out of an engine. Some fuel condenses causing fuel dilution. Not all unburned fuel passes out of an engine. Some fuel condenses causing fuel dilution. White smoke will cause higher engine wear rates, particularly of the rings and liners.White smoke will cause higher engine wear rates, particularly of the rings and liners.
Did you know?Blue smoke is not fuel related but comes from burning of excessive amounts of crankcase oil in the combustion chamber.
Typical causes are:• Worn rings • Worn valve guides • Incorrect pattern
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Driver _____________________ Vehicle Reg #____________ Beginning Km’s____________Date_____________________Instructions: Inspect each item on the vehicle: Do a pre-trip inspection on every shift or driver change of 12 hours Each sheet to get completed by driver, mechanic & supervisor
OK XCheck windscreen for damage
Check under vehicle for oil, water, fuel or fluid leaks
Coolant level
Engine oil level
Clutch fluid level
Brake fluid level
Fuel level
Check caps and dipsticks are correctly fitted
Check V belt condition and tension
Drain air tanks
Check warning lights and buzzers
Start engine
Check oil pressure
Check air pressure build up
Check alternator charging
Check water temperature
Check hooter
Check wiper blade operation
Check steering operation
Check rear view mirrors
Check lights: - head
- running
- tail and parking
- brake
- indicators
Check if side window winders are operational
Check if doors close properly and lock
Check if the seat mechanism / airbag is operational
No loose object in cab
OK XCheck reflectors and chevron
Check for emergency triangles and fire extinguishers
Check fire extinguisher service date
Check for jack and tools
Check for first aid kit
Check internal heater, air conditioning, fans and defroster
Check for licence disc
Check for RTQS documents - COF etc.
Wheels: Check tyre condition and look for trapped stones or other debris
Check wheel nuts
Check spare wheel condition and security
Check tyre pressures
Check valve caps are fitted
Check number plates
Check tow hitch
Grease and check 5th wheel
Load must be secure and protected
Brakes; Check system for air leaks
Check foot brake operation
Check hand brake operation
Check exhaust brake operation
Check tachograph operation
Check if the seat belt is operational
Check if air suzie couplers are operational
Check if trailer plug is operational
Bunks secured properly
Other (specify defects below)
Engine/Fluid checks, Interior and Exterior
Does any problem circled require the vehicle to be taken out of service? YES / NO Has a Supervisor been notified? ___________________________ YES / NO Supervisor Signature: ____________________________Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Problem Report (Describe all problem areas circled above):____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date: ________________ Drivers Signature: ______________________________Maintenance Work Order Issued? YES / NO Work Order No: _____________________ Date Opened: _____________________________Date Vehicle Returned to service : ____________________________________________ Mechanic Signature: _______________________Remarks: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How to avoid failure of landing legs
CHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTEssentialEssentialEssential
the failure of landing legs on a fully loaded trailer – apart from terrifying can lead to loss of life and limb, losses due to downtime and loss of cargo and equipment.
What NOT to do ✘• Don’t replace leg gear with second hand parts.
• Don’t refi t accident damaged landing leg spindles.
• Ensure all mounting holes are used. Leg gear can have up to 10 mounting holes – but in some cases only 4 or 6 holes are used.
• Incorrect footplate selection can result in diffi culty connecting truck tractor to trailer.
• Irregular service of whole trailer will also result in landing leg neglect – do it regularly!
• Don’t unload trailer on uneven surfaces – this can lead to collapse.
• Badly distributed loads especially interlink-trailer combinations– creates high bending moments in front of trailer leg gear – making loading forces much heavier.
• Be aware of badly trained fork lift drivers who bash trailer side rails. This results in high side-thrust forces. Constant abuse will result in damage to landing legs.
• Don’t refi t accident damaged landing
• Incorrect footplate selection can
• Irregular service of whole trailer will also result in landing leg neglect –
surfaces – this can lead to collapse.
• Badly distributed loads especially interlink-trailer combinations– creates high bending moments in front of trailer leg gear – making loading
• Be aware of badly trained fork lift drivers who bash trailer side rails. This results in high side-thrust forces.
Do it RIGHT ✔• Landing legs usually have two nipples that
need greasing at least once every 6 months.need greasing at least once every 6 months.
• Train drivers to check surface stability before • Train drivers to check surface stability before lowering landing gear and uncoupling trailer to lowering landing gear and uncoupling trailer to avoid unnecessary damage.avoid unnecessary damage.
• Select the correct footplate – a sand shoe or • Select the correct footplate – a sand shoe or elephant foot for loose conditions – a footplate elephant foot for loose conditions – a footplate with a rubber cushion for all-round application with a rubber cushion for all-round application except if fi tted with air suspension – with air except if fi tted with air suspension – with air suspension a special footplate allows legs to suspension a special footplate allows legs to roll slightly forward as air suspension drops.roll slightly forward as air suspension drops.
• Train driver to load according to capacity of • Train driver to load according to capacity of landing legs.landing legs.
• Drivers must be trained to understand the • Drivers must be trained to understand the impact of dangerous load distribution and to impact of dangerous load distribution and to recognise when this can turn into landing leg recognise when this can turn into landing leg failure.
• Use OEM equipment and parts.• Use OEM equipment and parts.
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With continuing hikes in the price of diesel, fuel is now a major factor affecting the profitability of running a fleet of vehicles. Working together, the operator and driver can – with a bit of education – achieve significant savings:
Adjust trailer brakes- don’t stop enticing with your trailer brakes only.
Adjust deflectors
Keep vehicle in top working condition - maintenance pays!
Driver
• Maintenance: Regular checks and
maintenance will ensure better fuel consumption.
• Speed: the faster you drive the more
fuel is used. Slow down.
• Tyres: Keep the right inflation – if
too low rolling resistance will increase…more fuel is used.
• Driving style: - Keep the revs at near peak
torque.- Drive in the correct gear.
Avoid frequent shifting – keep changes smooth.
- Don’t idle unnecessarily. Switch off. Idling uses as much as 10% extra fuel.
- Drive ‘softly’ – no excessive acceleration or braking
- When engine is cold, don’t use full power - pull away in first gear.
• Wind resistance Adjust air deflectors to
correctly suit cab and trailer.
• Fuel Tanks Fuel tanks must be properly
secured. Fuel theft is rife! Watch your vehicle.
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• Train drivers:Consistently and regularly – driver skills, habits and attitude – are frequently the biggest single factor affecting fuel consumption.
• Incentives:Consider introducing an incentive scheme for fuel saving.
• Install a Fuel Management System:- Effective electronic control of the dispensing
and consumption environments- Automated data collection and reporting- Better understanding of vehicle and driver
performance- Easy comparison of vehicles operating similar
routes- Reports available on demand through
automated processes
• Maintenance- Maintenance begins with management- Regular service schedules- Tyre care is a priority- Wheel alignment
• Replace old vehicles- Have a vehicle replacement policy - old
vehicles use more fuel
• Choice of vehicle - is it right for the job to be done?- are the rear axle ratios correct?
• Overloading and load distribution - more fuel will be used- will cause damage to the vehicle and tyres
• Routing and SchedulingThe planning of routes is critical to trip time and fuel consumption - this is a management responsibility
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Don’t take chances. Stay out of it and avoid accidents
Always expect the unexpected - be alert.
Even if you think you have the right of way, don’t insist if the other driver tries to take the gap.
Avoid driving in a group of vehicles. Separate yourself and create some space. Remember following distance.
a professional driver needs to be properly trained to drive defensively with a positive attitude. this will result in fewer accidents and a driver who will then do consistently all the other things right.
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• Drive Safety• Drive Expertly• Drive Defensively• Keep a calm,
positive attitude
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Always read the road signs, especially on freeways.
Emergency stops – pull off the freeway as far as possible. Never stop near a sharp curve or below the crest of a hill. If at night, keep your lights on.
Ensure all safety critical components are in working order, especially brakes.
Adjust driving to conditions of road, to the weather, to your physical condition and mental attitude.
Always drive defensively being prepared to counter other drivers’ mistakes.
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Pre-Trip / Post Trip Inspection for Trailers
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Semi-Trailer / Trailer Drive-Away ChecklistSemi-Trailer No: Registration No:Trailer No: Registration No: SEMI-TRAILER AXLE DOLLY TRAILER
OK X OK X OK X
1. Check King pin condition
2. Check tow hitch condition
3. Check wheel nuts
4. Check tyre pressure
5. Check spare wheel condition and security
6. Check condition of all tyres and trapped stones
7. Check valve caps are � tted
8. Check Number plate condition
9. Check relectors and chevron
10. Check licence discs
11. Check light connections
12. Check lights: Tail
13. Parking
14. Brake
15. Indicators
16. Drain air tanks
17. Check brake pipe connections
18. Check brakes: Foot brake
19. Hand brake
20. Check for air pressure leaks
21. Check tarpaulin and ropes
22. Check door and/or body side locks
23. Load must be secure and protected
24. Check for R.T.Q.S. documents - C.O.F. etc
Date:Signature:
Driver’s Name:
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• Call emergency services as soon as possible.• Do not move vehicle if any person has been injured or killed – unless it is a
hazard to traffi c.• Don’t leave the scene of an accident before the police say you may proceed.• Give your name and address and name and address of vehicle owner to any
person who has a reason to ask for it.• Do not drink any alcohol or take drugs unless under the instruction of a
medical doctor.
Moving the vehicle• If a vehicle must be moved, mark its exact position on the road• Move just enough to let other traffi c pass• If no person is injured or killed, the vehicle may be moved without a traffi c
offi cer or police being called.
statementsYou are required by law to only give your: • Name and address and show your licence• Give the name and address of your employer• You are not required to give any further statements to the police and should not talk to any other person.
Before leaving the accident• Get names and address of the injured, and how they were injured.• Get details of damage to vehicles or property.• Get name and address of witnesses• If vehicle has tachograph remove report. Ask traffi c offi cer / police to sign and date report.• Take notes of vehicles position, surroundings and traffi c signs so you can make a sensible accident report.
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an accident must be reported within 24 hoursIf no traffi c offi cer or police is at the scene of the accident.
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Air Filters
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Engine life is dependent on air fi ltration systems – replacement timing is most important – too soon and it can double engine wear! Dust is an inherent factor in Africa – keep those fi lters clean.
• Only clean dry air fi lter parts at correct intervals - with no interference in-between.
• A seal, to be inspected after each trip will ensure no tampering or theft has taken place.
• There should be an air-cleaner restriction indicator - this will tell you when the fi lter needs replacing. Drivers need to check every day and report on signals sent. They will be alerted by a warning light or a small vacuum-operated fl ag device on the clean-air side of the air cleaner element.
• Consequences of not replacing an air fi lter element are:
- Loss of engine power - Over- fuelling of engine - Excessive black exhaust smoke
• Never remove or adjust any components felted to an air cleaning system – this must be done by a qualifi ed technician.
• Excessive exhaust smoke indicates incomplete combustion in the engine chamber and can be caused by:
- Not enough air supply - Blocked air cleaner or turbo-charger intercooler - Worn turbo charger
• Drivers must report excessive exhaust smoke – the colour and operational occurrence.
• Never remove a fi lter element and blow it clean with compressed air. This is false economy and should not happen in any workshop.
• Too frequent fi lter change intervals can double engine wear rate, especially if changed within the fi rst 30% of the air fi lters life.
Watch that engine air cleaner!
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Driver Healtha healthy driver is a safe driver. here is a list of typical ailments that can negatively affect driver performance. always check the following:
alCOhOl anD Drugs• Legal limit is 0, 02%/100ml blood for a professional
driver – one beer and you are over the limit.• Say no to drugs –
impairs vision, perceptions, emotion and co-ordination.
Say No!
high BlOOD pressureGet your blood pressure checked. Symptoms include:• Headaches, dizziness,
blurred vision and nausea• DO eat healthy low fat
foods, exercise, and use less salt - don’t smoke. DO See a doctor.
Get tested – known as the silent killer.
eYesight• Getting a PrDP licence
requires good eyesight. Poor eyesight is a hazard to all road users. Symptoms include: headaches, blurred vision, unable to focus and sore red eyes.
• Have your eyes tested at least once a year.• Always wear sun glasses or contact lenses if
prescribed.
Poor eye sight is a safety hazard
DiaBetesDiabetes is caused by too much sugar in the blood Symptoms are:• Excessive thirst, frequent urination,
blurred vision, numbness in hands and feet to avoid:
• Eat healthy food and exercise regularly.• Take medication as instructed
Diabetes is treatable - see a doctor
FatigueLong hours on the road cause fatigue. Some symptoms are:• Eyes going out of focus,
lack of concentration, yawning staying out of the lane.
• Stop in a safe place and rest 10 minutes every 2-4 hours.
Don’t drive tired – get a good night’s rest.
hiv/aiDs• Know your status• Say no to casual sex• Always wear a condom • Say no to sex if partner has a STD
Prevention is the only cure
Malaria• Choose overnights, stop with care - know malaria areas• Use repellent, wear long sleeves at
dawn and dusk• Watch out for flu-like symptoms
Contact doctor immediately!
Your drivers are your most valuable asset - give them the attention they deserve: good health!
Checklist
Are engine start up and shutdown procedures part of the induction training for new drivers?
Are checks done when the engine is cold?
Do drivers fully understand the reasons for the checks?
Are the drivers trained in methods of checking-correct dipstick and coolant levels, for example?
Are drivers trained in the standards against which the checks are made?
Are drivers given feedback on the results and outcome of their reports and driving style?
Do drivers understand how an engine over re-occurs and the consequences of this?
Do drivers fully understand the instrumentation of the truck?
Do drivers have the necessary tools to conduct efficient vehicle checks?
ESSENTIALCHECKLIST
one in terms of engine care and management. If you answer no to more than two, you need to re-evaluate your training and procedures.
Diesel Engine Care
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Don’t drink and driveCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsTCHECKLIsT
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50 kg 70 kg 100 kg
1 Beer Per hour
= 0.05%
2 Beer Per hour
= 0.06%
3 Beer Per hour
= 0.07%
50 kg 70 kg 100 kg
1 Beer2 Wine1 Double Tot
= 0.12%
2 Beer2 Wine3 Double Tot
= 0.13%
3 Beer3 Wine2 double Tot
= 0.13%
Combination consumption over a 3 hour period
Driving under the infl uence is a criminal offence. Alcohol and truck driving do not go together - don’t do it!
Negatives effects of alcohol
Slows reaction time Distorts vision Reduces concentration Increases risk taking Reduced or poor judgement Increases fatigue – many
hours after consumptionIf caught, a professional driver can have his licence suspended for:
6 months - fi rst offence 5 years - second offence 10 years - third offence
New legislation proposed recommends that Blood Alcohol content be reduced to 0,02g per 100ml for general drivers and 0,00g per 100ml for professional drivers.
Limits for Professional
DriversBlood0,02g per 100ml
Breath0,10mg per 1000ml
1 Unit comes to 0.02g in your blood or 0.10mg in your breath
Sorghum beer Spirit cooler Beer Cider75ml Red or 90 ml White Wine
Tot / 25 ml Vodka or Cane, whiskey, brandy
Cocktail Various % Tot / 25ml Tequila Quart Beer
1.5 U 1.2 - 1.9 U 1.5 - 1.7 U 2 U 1 U 1 U 2 - 4 U 1 U 3.5 - 4 U
No. of Units Blood Alcohol Content Breath Alcohol Content3 0.06g 0.3mg
4 0.08g 0.4mg
5 0.10g 0.5mg
6 0.12g 0.6mg
7 0.14g 0.7mg
8 0.16g 0.8mg
9 0.18g 0.9mg
10 0.20g 1.0mg
11 0.22g 1.1mg
12 0.24g 1.2mg
Calculations are based on adult male, 68kg. This is a rough guide as each individual is affected differently according to size and weight..Alcohol has to pass through the bloodstream. It takes 1 hour (or more) to get rid of 1 unit.
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Truck & trailer tyres
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One of the most critical costs and safety components in a fl eet - the tyres - and one that contributes to many road accidents involving trucks. Care and maintenance is essential. Putting defective tyres on the road is not only irresponsible, but endangers both driver and other road users.
Pre- and Post trip Inspection / ChecklistMark with XTruck Reg
Mark with XTrailer
Tread Area GOOD BAD GOOD BAD1. Check if there is suffi cient tread on the circumference of the tread area
2. Check for any irregular wear around the circumference of the tread;
- Shoulder Wear
- Centre Wear
- Diagonal Wear
- Other
3. Check for damage to tread area: - Cuts and/or exposed cord
- Chipping & Chunking
4. Check for adhesion loss on edges of retread rubber sidewall
Sidewall YES NO YES NO5. Check for damage to sidewall area: - Bulges
- Exposed Steel Cord
- Sidewall cuts
Rim and Assembly GOOD BAD GOOD BAD
6. Check for missing wheel studs or nuts
7. Check for loose or missing wheel studs
8. Check for signs of movement around the wheel nuts
9. Check for cracks around the stud holes
10. Check for deep rust dents or kinks on rim in general
1. Is infl ation pressure correct?
2. Check wheel alignment regularly.
3. Check for objects caught in the grooves and inbetween dual tyres
4. Tread depth - 3 mm tolerance – tread area worn to tread wear indicator (TWI) level (illegal)
5. Do not use mismatched tyres
6. Use the correct tyre for your application
7. Ensure proper rotation of tyres
General checks before driving
Implement these procedures - they will save you money
One of the most common causes of truck accidents is the failure of the brakes and brake system. again, basic maintenance and regular checks are essential. Make this your company’s priority - don’t endanger the driver, the vehicle and the road users.
Checklist - External and Under ChassisTruck Trailer
BRAKES GOOD BAD GOOD BADExternal Checks1. Check Air Suzie’s are not broken or kinked & couplings non interchangeable2. Check color coding Red-Emergency Yellow-Service and line tags are correct3. Check Electrical Suzie’s are not broken or not coupled i.e. brakelights, indicators etc.4. Check for Trailer Data and Load Sensing Data Plates are present on vehicle5. Check park brake is functioning - valve does not leak after application and release
Under Chassis Inspection: GOOD BAD GOOD BAD1. Check Air brake system for Air leaks2. Check Nylon piping for kinking3. Check Rubber hoses for chafing or tears or perishing 4. Drain Air reservoirs and check for excessive moisture5. Check Load sensing rubber linkages are secure and not perished / down rod connected6. Check correct slack adjuster hole is used on each axle i.e. same left & right7. Check that all visible mechanical components are OK8. Check Pushrods (bent, rubbing, 90˚ to slack & clevis don’t rub on slacks etc.)9. Check all visible mechanical components are OK (suspension springs, air bags, auto slack etc.)10. Check all service foundation brakes are functioning11. Check if the caging bolts are present on the vehicle to release the spring brakes
ABS / EBS Components GOOD BAD GOOD BAD1. Is ABS working ie. ABS valves “click” blow down on brake application / ignition on off2. Is ABS / EBS warning light on Truck dashboard or trailer headboard functioning (Green light)3. Is electrical wiring in good condition, i.e. sensor cables burnt / broken
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LIGHT UP THAT TRUCKDo it the right way
Truck visibility is an essential safety factor including not only front and rear tail lights and indicators, but the high visibility reflective tape on the sides and rear of trucks and trailers. The need to apply correctly, keep clean and replace regularly is crucial... read on and do it right.
Applications on different vehicle types Where should the tapes be applied?
To the rear: Here a full contour marking is required, i.e. a full ‘box’.
To the sides: Here you can choose to do either a full contour (‘box’) marking, or a linemarking of the length of the vehicles plus marking of the upper corners if the design of the vehicles allows for this. It is a good idea to mark also the tractor (e.g. on the door) to visually get a marking of the full length of the vehicles, however this is not an obligation. Minimum 80% of the length of the vehicle (excl. the length of the cabin) mus be marked. The lower line of the marking tape must be placed minimum 25cm from the ground, and in a height of maximum 150cm. This can in special cases be extended to 250cm.
The length of the upper corner markings must be minimum 25cm. Upper corner markings should be applied as high as practical, but within 40cm of the upper extremity of the vehicle. In cases where a top corner marking is not possible due to the construction of the
Minimum 80%*(Down to 60% or 40% for difficult applications)
Maximum 150cm*Minimum 25cm*(Special cases 250cm)Minimum 25cm
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Prepare your drivers
• Have emergency numbers on hand at all times.
• Know your vehicle’s model, colour, registration and identification numbers… so you can report immediately.
• Do not sleep/stop in isolated areas.
• Approach robots/stop streets slowly – keep moving – avoid being stationary too long.
• Do not discuss contents of your load, your route schedule or where you are going to stop next.
• Do not stop if you think you are followed – phone your company or head for nearest police station or busy area.
• A sudden bumper bashing may be a way to get you out your vehicle.
• Never pick up hitchhikers.
• Do not stop to help out breakdowns.
• Drive with doors locked and windows slightly open.
• Regular maintenance will reduce risk of breakdowns when you will be vulnerable.
HIJACK ALERTthe loss of vehicles and cargo is always bad news for operators…
but worse can be the loss of life….
Be alert at all tiMes, preventiOn is Better than Cure
Tips to avoid hijacking
• Don’t argue or resist. Be polite.
• Make no sudden movements.
• Hand over personal items.
• Do as you are told – immediately.
• Try to remember any detail about hijackers – age, clothing, scars, hair etc to assist later with identification.
• Remember exactly where you were hijacked and in which direction hijackers headed.
• If you have time, activate your vehicle-tracking device. Do not attempt this if you will be seen.
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As part of our on-going initiative to improve the driving standards of truck drivers on our road, FleetWatch now has a comprehensive ‘Truckers’/Driver Pack’ available – a selection of posters, leaflets, playing cards, booklets and other educational material. These packs are also valuable tools for operators, fleet managers and trainers.
Sharing the roadsin Harmony
Trucks • Cars • Pedestrians • Cyclists • Motorbikes
BEWARE
1. Slow down. Drive according to the road conditions and your own driving ability.
2. Allow for longer stopping distances.3. Always keep both hands on the steering wheel.4. Drive smoothly and avoid harsh braking.5. Avoid driving through puddles - there may be
a deep pothole beneath the surface.6. If you have to drive through high water, drive
slowly in low gear holding the steering wheel steady.
7. After driving in heavy rain for some time, lightly apply the brakes to dry them off.
8. Be visible – turn on your head and fog lights.9. ABS: Many modern trucks are fitted with an anti-
lock braking system allowing the driver to maintain steering control under heavy and dangerous braking conditions such as in ice and rain. ABS helps, should the vehicle start skidding in wet and icy weather or even start hydroplaning. If you do not know how to use the ABS ask your driver trainer or vehicle supplier for advice!
10. If your vehicle does not have ABS use your brake pedal to slow down as fast as possible without locking the wheels up.
11. Gravel Roads: In rainy and wet weather gravel roads represent a significant safety hazard, particularly to drivers not familiar with such driving conditions. Truck drivers are warned that gravel roads become dangerously slippery in wet weather and are easily washed away. A lack of drains means water collects in pools or ends up making running streams in the road. Always keep both hands on the steering wheel when driving on a gravel road.
12. Be prepared – carry a cell phone/ have emergency numbers to summon help if needed.
Safety TipsPrepare:1. Keep a cloth in the cab to clean windows
and lights. 2. Make sure the wiper blades are good in
condition. Check regularly, as well as check electrical connections to the wiper motor.
3. Keep soap in the windscreen cleaning water to help remove bugs.
4. Make sure the tyres have enough tread
Hydroplaning:
Hydroplaning means a wedge of water has built up in front of the tyre and, if you drive too fast, the tyres begin spinning on the surface of the water. This is a terrifying situation and something truck drivers want to avoid at all costs.
Prevention1. Slow down when it starts to rain. High
speed is the number one cause of hydroplaning and slower speeds can help you avoid the issue before it arises.
2. Rotate your tyres and replace them when the tread becomes worn. Treads are supposed to shunt water away from the wheels - once they wear down you are more likely to lose control.
3. At the first sign of rain turn off the cruise control.
Handle the problemIf your vehicle starts hydroplaning the following tips may help:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator as soon as you feel the vehicle hydroplaning. This is a lot safer than slamming on the brakes which, in a non ABS-equipped truck, could send you into a deadly spin.
2. Turn in the direction you are drifting. This helps you to get maximum grip from all the wheels. If you need to avoid an obstacle tap the brakes gently and try and steer around the object.
3. Wait until you can feel the road again beneath your truck and proceed with caution.
tyres!4. Safety margins are reduced even in light
showers.5. The type of road surface affects the
levels of grip. Roads with a rough surface are much safer and easier to drive on than roads worn smooth by years of use.
6. Road markings and manhole covers become very slippery when wet.
Hazards:
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Tractor operated on Public Road Rigid Vehicles Breakdown
VehiclesTruck Tractor used
for own-farmingTractor operated on Public road
Trailer and Semi-Trailers
Rigid Vehicles,Breakdown
Vehicles & Truck Tractors
Trailers & Semi-Trailers
0 - 250 R 228,00 R 228,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 144,00 R 174,00 R 174,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 174,00 R 174,00 R 108,00 R 108,00 R 126,00 R 126,00 R 255,00 R 255,00 R 123,00 R 123,00251 - 500 R 252,00 R 252,00 R 204,00 R 204,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 216,00 R 216,00 R 180,00 R 180,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 144,00 R 198,00 R 198,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 198,00 R 198,00 R 108,00 R 108,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 156,00 R 156,00501 - 750 R 258,00 R 258,00 R 252,00 R 252,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 240,00 R 240,00 R 240,00 R 240,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 144,00 R 222,00 R 222,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 222,00 R 222,00 R 108,00 R 108,00 R 192,00 R 192,00 R 270,00 R 270,00 R 210,00 R 210,00751 - 1000 R 294,00 R 294,00 R 306,00 R 306,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 288,00 R 288,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 144,00 R 252,00 R 252,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 252,00 R 252,00 R 108,00 R 108,00 R 234,00 R 234,00 R 294,00 R 294,00 R 261,00 R 261,00
1001 - 1250 R 372,00 R 372,00 R 390,00 R 390,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 312,00 R 312,00 R 336,00 R 336,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 144,00 R 300,00 R 300,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 300,00 R 300,00 R 108,00 R 108,00 R 282,00 R 282,00 R 354,00 R 354,00 R 354,00 R 354,001251 - 1500 R 462,00 R 462,00 R 504,00 R 504,00 R 204,00 R 204,00 R 420,00 R 420,00 R 432,00 R 432,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 144,00 R 378,00 R 378,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 384,00 R 384,00 R 126,00 R 126,00 R 378,00 R 378,00 R 480,00 R 480,00 R 480,00 R 480,001501 - 1750 R 546,00 R 546,00 R 594,00 R 594,00 R 204,00 R 204,00 R 480,00 R 480,00 R 516,00 R 516,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 144,00 R 456,00 R 456,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 456,00 R 456,00 R 126,00 R 126,00 R 438,00 R 438,00 R 540,00 R 540,00 R 540,00 R 540,001751 - 2000 R 600,00 R 600,00 R 702,00 R 702,00 R 204,00 R 204,00 R 612,00 R 612,00 R 612,00 R 612,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 144,00 R 516,00 R 516,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 516,00 R 516,00 R 126,00 R 126,00 R 510,00 R 510,00 R 609,00 R 609,00 R 609,00 R 609,002001 - 2250 R 792,00 R 792,00 R 852,00 R 852,00 R 204,00 R 204,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 744,00 R 744,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 516,00 R 516,00 R 708,00 R 708,00 R 660,00 R 660,00 R 150,00 R 150,00 R 624,00 R 624,00 R 828,00 R 828,00 R 831,00 R 831,002251 - 2500 R 948,00 R 948,00 R 972,00 R 972,00 R 234,00 R 234,00 R 864,00 R 864,00 R 840,00 R 840,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 774,00 R 774,00 R 774,00 R 774,00 R 774,00 R 774,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 750,00 R 750,00 R 960,00 R 960,00 R 963,00 R 963,002501 - 2750 R 1 074,00 R 1 074,00 R 1 134,00 R 1 134,00 R 234,00 R 234,00 R 972,00 R 972,00 R 996,00 R 996,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 876,00 R 876,00 R 858,00 R 858,00 R 882,00 R 882,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 858,00 R 858,00 R 1 086,00 R 1 086,00 R 1 089,00 R 1 089,002751 - 3000 R 1 098,00 R 1 098,00 R 1 260,00 R 1 260,00 R 234,00 R 234,00 R 1 104,00 R 1 104,00 R 1 128,00 R 1 128,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 960,00 R 960,00 R 912,00 R 912,00 R 966,00 R 966,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 942,00 R 942,00 R 1 095,00 R 1 095,00 R 1 098,00 R 1 098,003001 - 3250 R 1 368,00 R 1 368,00 R 2 604,00 R 2 604,00 R 246,00 R 246,00 R 1 176,00 R 1 176,00 R 2 112,00 R 2 112,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 1 122,00 R 1 122,00 R 1 050,00 R 1 050,00 R 1 122,00 R 1 122,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 1 650,00 R 1 650,00 R 1 335,00 R 1 335,00 R 1 338,00 R 1 338,003251 - 3500 R 1 608,00 R 1 608,00 R 2 652,00 R 2 652,00 R 246,00 R 246,00 R 1 404,00 R 1 404,00 R 2 328,00 R 2 328,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 1 296,00 R 1 296,00 R 1 188,00 R 1 188,00 R 1 296,00 R 1 296,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 1 782,00 R 1 782,00 R 1 503,00 R 1 503,00 R 1 503,00 R 1 503,003501 - 3750 R 1 752,00 R 1 752,00 R 3 132,00 R 3 132,00 R 246,00 R 246,00 R 1 620,00 R 1 620,00 R 2 592,00 R 2 592,00 R 816,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 1 482,00 R 1 482,00 R 1 326,00 R 1 326,00 R 1 482,00 R 1 482,00 R 210,00 R 210,00 R 2 010,00 R 2 010,00 R 1 830,00 R 1 830,00 R 1 830,00 R 1 830,003751 - 4000
2013 / 20144000
2013 / 2014 R 1 938,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 938,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 938,00
2013 / 2014 R 3 402,00
2013 / 2014 R 3 402,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 402,00
2013 / 2014 R 282,00
2013 / 2014 R 282,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 282,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 800,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 800,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 800,00
2013 / 2014 R 2 856,00
2013 / 2014 R 2 856,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 856,00
2013 / 2014 R 816,00
2013 / 2014 R 816,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,00
2013 / 2014 R 156,00
2013 / 2014 R 156,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 156,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 620,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 620,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 620,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 434,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 434,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 434,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 632,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 632,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 632,00
2013 / 2014 R 222,00
2013 / 2014 R 222,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 222,00
2013 / 2014 R 2 196,00
2013 / 2014 R 2 196,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 196,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 983,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 983,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 983,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 983,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 983,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 983,00
2013 / 2014 R 1 983,00
2013 / 20144001 -
2013 / 20144250
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 148,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 148,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 762,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 762,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 282,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 282,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 956,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 956,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 048,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 048,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 776,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 776,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 560,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 560,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 788,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 788,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 222,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 222,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 448,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 448,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 163,00
2013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 163,00
2013 / 2014 R 2 163,00
2013 / 2014 R 2 163,00
2013 / 2014 R 2 163,00
2013 / 2014 R 2 163,00
2013 / 20144251 -2013 / 201445002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 352,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 352,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 038,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 038,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 282,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 282,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 112,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 112,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 372,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 372,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 938,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 938,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 686,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 686,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 956,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 956,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 222,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 222,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 616,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 616,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 337,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 337,002013 / 2014 R 2 337,002013 / 2014 R 2 337,002013 / 2014 R 2 337,002013 / 2014 R 2 337,002013 / 20144501 -2013 / 201447502013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 532,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 532,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 380,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 380,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 312,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 312,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 316,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 316,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 612,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 612,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 122,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 122,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 818,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 818,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 112,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 112,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 814,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 814,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 496,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 496,002013 / 2014 R 2 496,002013 / 2014 R 2 496,002013 / 2014 R 2 496,002013 / 2014 R 2 496,002013 / 20144751 -2013 / 201450002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 742,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 742,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 728,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 728,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 312,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 312,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 484,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 484,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 912,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 912,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 816,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 262,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 262,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 938,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 1 938,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 262,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 262,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 000,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 000,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 676,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 2 676,002013 / 2014 R 2 676,002013 / 2014 R 2 676,002013 / 2014 R 2 676,002013 / 2014 R 2 676,002013 / 20145001 -2013 / 201452502013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 260 ,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 260 ,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 196,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 196,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 312,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 312,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 744,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 744,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 272,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 272,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 498,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 498,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 438,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 438,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 606,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 606,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 002,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 002,002013 / 2014 R 4 002,002013 / 2014 R 4 002,002013 / 2014 R 4 002,002013 / 2014 R 4 002,002013 / 20145251 -2013 / 201455002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 602,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 602,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 502,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 502,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 336,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 336,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 140,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 140,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 584,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 584,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 816,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 816,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 774,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 774,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 882,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 3 882,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 302,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 302,002013 / 2014 R 4 302,002013 / 2014 R 4 302,002013 / 2014 R 4 302,002013 / 2014 R 4 302,002013 / 20145501 -2013 / 201457502013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 998,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 998,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 910,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 910,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 336,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 336,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 536,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 536,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 920,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 920,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 158,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 158,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 128,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 128,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 152,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 152,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 677,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 677,002013 / 2014 R 4 677,002013 / 2014 R 4 677,002013 / 2014 R 4 677,002013 / 2014 R 4 677,002013 / 20145751 -2013 / 201460002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 046,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 046,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 324,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 324,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 336,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 336,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 004,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 004,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 280,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 280,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 488,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 488,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 452,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 452,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 228,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 470,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 470,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 052,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 052,002013 / 2014 R 5 052,002013 / 2014 R 5 052,002013 / 2014 R 5 052,002013 / 2014 R 5 052,002013 / 20146001 -2013 / 201462502013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 484,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 484,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 786,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 786,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 360,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 360,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 388,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 388,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 664,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 664,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 854,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 854,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 818,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 818,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 234,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 234,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 812,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 4 812,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 460,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 460,002013 / 2014 R 5 460,002013 / 2014 R 5 460,002013 / 2014 R 5 460,002013 / 2014 R 5 460,002013 / 20146251 -2013 / 201465002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 952,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 952,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 7 230,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 7 230,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 360,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 360,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 760,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 760,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 048,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 048,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 238,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 238,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 166,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 166,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 234,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 234,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 142,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 142,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 880,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 880,002013 / 2014 R 5 880,002013 / 2014 R 5 880,002013 / 2014 R 5 880,002013 / 2014 R 5 880,002013 / 20146501 -2013 / 201467502013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 552,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 552,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 7 662,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 7 662,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 360,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 360,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 372,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 372,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 408,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 408,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 888,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 204,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 646,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 646,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 150,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 562,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 562,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 234,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 234,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 478,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 5 478,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 315,002013 / 20142013 / 2014 R 6 315,002013 / 2014 R 6 315,002013 / 2014 R 6 315,002013 / 2014 R 6 315,002013 / 2014 R 6 315,002013 / 20146751 - 7000 R 6 912,00 R 6 912,00 R 8 100,00 R 8 100,00 R 390,00 R 390,00 R 6 768,00 R 6 768,00 R 6 780,00 R 6 780,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 204,00 R 6 444,00 R 6 444,00 R 6 204,00 R 6 204,00 R 6 054,00 R 6 054,00 R 234,00 R 234,00 R 5 886,00 R 5 886,00 R 6 918,00 R 6 918,00 R 6 918,00 R 6 918,007001 - 7250 R 7 656,00 R 7 656,00 R 8 544,00 R 8 544,00 R 390,00 R 390,00 R 7 128,00 R 7 128,00 R 7 152,00 R 7 152,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 204,00 R 6 633,00 R 6 633,00 R 6 504,00 R 6 504,00 R 6 396,00 R 6 396,00 R 234,00 R 234,00 R 6 162,00 R 6 162,00 R 7 155,00 R 7 155,00 R 7 155,00 R 7 155,007251 - 7500 R 7 884,00 R 7 884,00 R 9 066,00 R 9 066,00 R 390,00 R 390,00 R 7 524,00 R 7 524,00 R 7 560,00 R 7 560,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 204,00 R 6 822,00 R 6 822,00 R 6 750,00 R 6 750,00 R 6 744,00 R 6 744,00 R 234,00 R 234,00 R 6 534,00 R 6 534,00 R 7 575,00 R 7 575,00 R 7 575,00 R 7 575,007501 - 8000 R 8 370,00 R 8 370,00 R 9 984,00 R 9 984,00 R 438,00 R 438,00 R 8 316,00 R 8 316,00 R 8 340,00 R 8 340,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 7 476,00 R 7 476,00 R 7 248,00 R 7 248,00 R 7 356,00 R 7 356,00 R 240,00 R 240,00 R 7 170,00 R 7 170,00 R 8 301,00 R 8 301,00 R 8 301,00 R 8 301,008001 - 8500 R 9 210,00 R 9 210,00 R 10 950,00 R 10 950,00 R 438,00 R 438,00 R 9 504,00 R 9 504,00 R 9 480,00 R 9 480,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 8 400,00 R 8 400,00 R 7 944,00 R 7 944,00 R 8 238,00 R 8 238,00 R 240,00 R 240,00 R 8 040,00 R 8 040,00 R 9 345,00 R 9 345,00 R 9 345,00 R 9 345,008501 - 9000 R 10 650,00 R 10 650,00 R 12 456,00 R 12 456,00 R 438,00 R 438,00 R 10 344,00 R 10 344,00 R 10 416,00 R 10 416,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 9 336,00 R 9 336,00 R 8 706,00 R 8 706,00 R 9 204,00 R 9 204,00 R 240,00 R 240,00 R 8 946,00 R 8 946,00 R 10 326,00 R 10 326,00 R 10 326,00 R 10 326,009001 - 9500 R 11 496,00 R 11 496,00 R 13 704,00 R 13 704,00 R 474,00 R 474,00 R 11 484,00 R 11 484,00 R 11 532,00 R 11 532,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 10 212,00 R 10 212,00 R 9 450,00 R 9 450,00 R 10 092,00 R 10 092,00 R 252,00 R 252,00 R 9 888,00 R 9 888,00 R 11 379,00 R 11 379,00 R 11 379,00 R 11 379,009501 - 10000 R 12 402,00 R 12 402,00 R 15 000,00 R 15 000,00 R 474,00 R 474,00 R 12 492,00 R 12 492,00 R 12 528,00 R 12 528,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 11 202,00 R 11 202,00 R 10 146,00 R 10 146,00 R 10 992,00 R 10 992,00 R 252,00 R 252,00 R 10 770,00 R 10 770,00 R 12 408,00 R 12 408,00 R 12 408,00 R 12 408,00
10001 - 10500 R 15 324,00 R 15 324,00 R 16 602,00 R 16 602,00 R 474,00 R 474,00 R 13 932,00 R 13 932,00 R 13 992,00 R 13 992,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 12 578,00 R 12 578,00 R 11 106,00 R 11 106,00 R 12 456,00 R 12 456,00 R 252,00 R 252,00 R 11 922,00 R 11 922,00 R 13 725,00 R 13 725,00 R 13 725,00 R 13 725,0010501 - 11000 R 16 782,00 R 16 782,00 R 18 198,00 R 18 198,00 R 522,00 R 522,00 R 15 132,00 R 15 132,00 R 15 204,00 R 15 204,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 13 764,00 R 13 764,00 R 11 910,00 R 11 910,00 R 13 632,00 R 13 632,00 R 258,00 R 258,00 R 13 062,00 R 13 062,00 R 15 021,00 R 15 021,00 R 15 021,00 R 15 021,0011001 - 11500 R 18 330,00 R 18 330,00 R 19 854,00 R 19 854,00 R 522,00 R 522,00 R 16 536,00 R 16 536,00 R 16 608,00 R 16 608,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 15 006,00 R 15 006,00 R 12 816,00 R 12 816,00 R 14 874,00 R 14 874,00 R 258,00 R 258,00 R 14 250,00 R 14 250,00 R 16 443,00 R 16 443,00 R 16 443,00 R 16 443,0011501 - 12000 R 19 866,00 R 19 866,00 R 19 866,00 R 19 866,00 R 21 516,00 R 21 516,00 R 21 516,00 R 21 516,00 R 522,00 R 522,00 R 522,00 R 522,00 R 18 024,00 R 18 024,00 R 18 024,00 R 18 024,00 R 18 108,00 R 18 108,00 R 18 108,00 R 18 108,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 264,00 R 16 272,00 R 16 272,00 R 16 272,00 R 16 272,00 R 13 572,00 R 13 572,00 R 13 572,00 R 13 572,00 R 16 134,00 R 16 134,00 R 16 134,00 R 16 134,00 R 306,00 R 306,00 R 306,00 R 306,00 R 15 450,00 R 15 450,00 R 15 450,00 R 15 450,00 R 17 793,00 R 17 793,00 R 17 793,00 R 17 793,00 R 17 793,00 R 17 793,00 R 17 793,00 R 17 793,00
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All Motorcycles R 162,00 R 144,00 R 126 R 138,00
All Caravans R 252,00 R 204,00 R 210 R 225,00
Special Classes R 102,00 R 228,00 R 84 R 78,00
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All amounts in RandsCLASS 1
Light Vehicles
CLASS 2 2 Axle Heavy
Vehicles
CLASS 3
3 & 4 Axle Heavy Vehicles
CLASS 4
5 or more Heavy Vehicles
N1
4 Huguenot Mainline 30,0084 131,00 212
44 Verkeerdevlei Mainline 3387
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5 Vaal Mainline 50,50 95,00 119,00 153,00
6 Grasmere Mainline 15,00 46,00 53,00 70,00
Ramp (S) 7,50 23,00 26,50 35,00
Ramp (N) 7,50 23,00 26,50 35,00
3 Kranskop Mainline 33,50 87,00 117,00 143,00
Ramp 9,50 25,00 30,00 45,00
22 Nyl Mainline 44,00 83,00 100,00 134,00
Ramp 13,50 25,00 30,00 39,00
23 Sebetiela Ramp 13,50 25,00 32,00 42,00
25 Capricorn Mainline 34,50 97,00 114,00 142,00
43 Baobab Mainline 33,50 93,00 128,00 154,00
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All amounts in RandsCLASS 1
Light Vehicles
CLASS 2 2 Axle Heavy
Vehicles
CLASS 3
3 & 4 Axle Heavy Vehicles
CLASS 4
5 or more Heavy Vehicles
TRAC N4 EAST
48 Donkerhoek Ramp 9,50 14,00 20,00 38,00
49 Cullinan Ramp 12,00 20,00 29,00 48,00
47 Diamond Hill Mainline 29,00 40,00 75,00 124,00
50 Valtaki Ramp 22,00 31,00 46,00 103,00
51 Ekandustria Ramp 17,00 26,00 35,00 71,00
26 Middelburg Mainline 47,00 102,00 155,00 204,00
27 Machado Mainline 71,00 196,00 286,00 408,00
28 Nkomazi Mainline 54,00 109,00 157,00 227,00
N2
1 Tsitsikamma Mainline 40,00 102,00 243,00 343,00
Ramp 40,00 102,00 243,00 343,00
14 Izotsha (R61) Ramp 7,00 13,00 17,00 30,00
13 Oribi Mainline 22,00 40,00 56,00 90,00
Ramp (S) 10,00 19,00 26,00 41,00
Ramp (N) 12,00 21,00 30,00 56,00
24 Umtentweni Ramp 9,50 17,00 24,00 39,00
52 King Shaka Ramp
Airport 4,50
9,50 15,00 19,00
17 oThongathi Mainline 8,50 18,00 24,00 34,00
Ramp (S) 4,509,50 12,00 17,00
Ramp (N) 4,509,50 12,00 17,00
18 Mvoti Mainline 10,00 29,00 39,00 58,00
20 Mandini Ramp 5,50 11,00 13,00 17,00
21 Dokodweni Ramp 14,50 30,00 34,00 47,00
19 Mtunzini Mainline 35,00 68,00 81,00 120,00
Ramp ( S) 29,00 55,00 66,00 95,00
Ramp (N) 6,50 13,00 15,00 25,00
BAKWENA N1/N4
39 Stormvoël Ramp 7,00 17,50 20,00 24,50
38 Zambesi Ramp 8,50 21,00 24,50 30,00
37 Pumulani Mainline 9,00 23,00 27,00 32,00
33 Wallmansthal Ramp 4,20 10,50 12,50 14,50
34 Murrayhill Ramp 8,50 21,00 25,00 29,00
35 Hammanskraal Ramp 20,00 68,00 73,00 85,00
32 Carousel Mainline 42,00 114,00 126,00 145,00
36 Maubane Ramp 18,50 49,00 54,00 63,00
40 Swartruggens Mainline 75,00 187,00 227,00 267,00
54 Kroondal Ramp 11,50 27,00 30,00 36,00
46 Marikana Mainline 17,00 41,00 46,00 54,00
55 Buffelspoort Ramp11,50 27,00 30,00 36,00
45 Brits Mainline 11,50 40,00 43,00 51,00
41 K99 Ramp 11,50 28,00 33,00 40,00
42 Doornpoort Mainline 11,50 28,00 33,00 40,00
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10 Gosforth Mainline 9,50 25,00 28,00 39,00
Ramp (W) 4,50 16,00 17,00 24,00
Ramp (E) 5,00 11,00 14,00 18,00
11 Dalpark Mainline 8,50 18,00 24,00 32,00
12 Denne Ramp 7,50 15,00 20,00 26,00
56 Leandra Mainline 28,00 70,00 106,00 140,00
Ramp 17,00 43,00 63,00 84,00
57 Trichardt Mainline 14,00 33,00 53,00 70,00
58 Ermelo Mainline 25,00 63,00 94,00 125,00
R 30
Brandfort Mainline 14,30 69.00 105.00 147.00
N3
2 Mariannhill Mainline 9.00 17.00 21.00 32.00
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5. Vaal6. Grasmere7. Tugela8. Mooi9. Wilge10. Gosforth11. Dalpark12. Brakpan13. Oribi14. Izotsha15. Pelindaba16. Quagga17. Tongaat18. Mvoti19. Mtunzini20. Mandini21. 22. Nyl23. Sebetiela24. Umtentweni
25. Capricorn26. Middelburg27. 28. Nkomazi29. 30. De Hoek31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. K99 Ramps
42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. Cullinan Ramp
50. Valtaki Ramp
51. Ekandustria Ramp
52. King Shaka Airport
53. Treverton54. Kroondal55. Buffelspoort
56. Leandra57. Trichardt58. Ermelo
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42 Doornpoort Mainline
37 Pumulani Mainline
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Polokwane
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CapeTown
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Ramp (S) 27,00 67,00 94,00 127,00
Ramp (N) 12,00 29,00 40,00 54,00
53 Treverton Ramp 12,00 29,00 40,00 54,00
31 Bergville Ramp 17,00 20,00 36,00 56,00
7 Tugela Mainline 56,00 92,00 145,00 201,00
29 Tugela East Ramp 35,00 57,00 85,00 118,00
9 Wilge Mainline 52,00 90,00 120,00 170,00
30 De Hoek Mainline 38,00 59,00 89,00 129,00
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Light Vehicles
CLASS 2 2 Axle Heavy
Vehicles
CLASS 3 3 & 4 Axle Heavy
Vehicles
CLASS 4 5 or more Heavy
Vehicles
N14 Huguenot Mainline 30,00 84 131,00 21244 Verkeerdevlei Mainline 33 87 131 1845 Vaal Mainline 50,50 95,00 119,00 153,006 Grasmere Mainline 15,00 46,00 53,00 70,00 Ramp (S) 7,50 23,00 26,50 35,00 Ramp (N) 7,50 23,00 26,50 35,003 Kranskop Mainline 33,50 87,00 117,00 143,00 Ramp 9,50 25,00 30,00 45,0022 Nyl Mainline 44,00 83,00 100,00 134,00 Ramp 13,50 25,00 30,00 39,0023 Sebetiela Ramp 13,50 25,00 32,00 42,0025 Capricorn Mainline 34,50 97,00 114,00 142,0043 Baobab Mainline 33,50 93,00 128,00 154,00
PLAZA All amounts in Rands CLASS 1
Light Vehicles
CLASS 2 2 Axle Heavy
Vehicles
CLASS 3 3 & 4 Axle Heavy
Vehicles
CLASS 4 5 or more Heavy
Vehicles
TRAC N4 EAST48 Donkerhoek Ramp 9,50 14,00 20,00 38,0049 Cullinan Ramp 12,00 20,00 29,00 48,0047 Diamond Hill Mainline 29,00 40,00 75,00 124,0050 Valtaki Ramp 22,00 31,00 46,00 103,0051 Ekandustria Ramp 17,00 26,00 35,00 71,0026 Middelburg Mainline 47,00 102,00 155,00 204,0027 Machado Mainline 71,00 196,00 286,00 408,0028 Nkomazi Mainline 54,00 109,00 157,00 227,00
N21 Tsitsikamma Mainline 40,00 102,00 243,00 343,00 Ramp 40,00 102,00 243,00 343,0014 Izotsha (R61) Ramp 7,00 13,00 17,00 30,0013 Oribi Mainline 22,00 40,00 56,00 90,00 Ramp (S) 10,00 19,00 26,00 41,00 Ramp (N) 12,00 21,00 30,00 56,0024 Umtentweni Ramp 9,50 17,00 24,00 39,0052 King Shaka Ramp Airport 4,50 9,50 15,00 19,00
17 oThongathi Mainline 8,50 18,00 24,00 34,00 Ramp (S) 4,50 9,50 12,00 17,00 Ramp (N) 4,50 9,50 12,00 17,0018 Mvoti Mainline 10,00 29,00 39,00 58,0020 Mandini Ramp 5,50 11,00 13,00 17,0021 Dokodweni Ramp 14,50 30,00 34,00 47,0019 Mtunzini Mainline 35,00 68,00 81,00 120,00 Ramp ( S) 29,00 55,00 66,00 95,00 Ramp (N) 6,50 13,00 15,00 25,00
BAKWENA N1/N439 Stormvoël Ramp 7,00 17,50 20,00 24,5038 Zambesi Ramp 8,50 21,00 24,50 30,0037 Pumulani Mainline 9,00 23,00 27,00 32,0033 Wallmansthal Ramp 4,20 10,50 12,50 14,5034 Murrayhill Ramp 8,50 21,00 25,00 29,0035 Hammanskraal Ramp 20,00 68,00 73,00 85,0032 Carousel Mainline 42,00 114,00 126,00 145,0036 Maubane Ramp 18,50 49,00 54,00 63,0040 Swartruggens Mainline 75,00 187,00 227,00 267,0054 Kroondal Ramp 11,50 27,00 30,00 36,0046 Marikana Mainline 17,00 41,00 46,00 54,0055 Buffelspoort Ramp 11,50 27,00 30,00 36,0045 Brits Mainline 11,50 40,00 43,00 51,0041 K99 Ramp 11,50 28,00 33,00 40,0042 Doornpoort Mainline 11,50 28,00 33,00 40,00
N1710 Gosforth Mainline 9,50 25,00 28,00 39,00 Ramp (W) 4,50 16,00 17,00 24,00 Ramp (E) 5,00 11,00 14,00 18,0011 Dalpark Mainline 8,50 18,00 24,00 32,0012 Denne Ramp 7,50 15,00 20,00 26,0056 Leandra Mainline 28,00 70,00 106,00 140,00 Ramp 17,00 43,00 63,00 84,0057 Trichardt Mainline 14,00 33,00 53,00 70,0058 Ermelo Mainline 25,00 63,00 94,00 125,00
R 30 Brandfort Mainline 14,30 69.00 105.00 147.00
N32 Mariannhill Mainline 9.00 17.00 21.00 32.00
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Bergville RampsCarousel MainlineWallmansthal RampsMurrayhill RampsHammanskraal RampsMaubane RampsPumulani MainlineZambesi RampsStormvoël RampsSwartruggens Mainline
Doornpoort MainlineBaobab MainlineVerkeerdevlei MainlineBrits MainlineMarikana Mainline and RampsDiamond Hill MainlineDonkerhoek RampCullinan RampValtaki RampEkandustria RampKing Shaka Airport
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Toll Plazas
Engen Truck stops
Wallmansthal Ramps
Hammanskraal Ramps
Donkerhoek48 49 50 51
47Cullinan Valtaki Ekandustria
Diamond Hill MainlinePretoria Maputo
36 Maubane32 Carousel Mainline35 Hammanskraal
34 Murrayhill
33 Wallmansthal
42 Doornpoort Mainline37 Pumulani Mainline
38 Zambesi
39 Stormvoël
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Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Springfontein
HarrismithWarden
Villiers
Empangeni
Maputo
Middelburg
Mmbatho
Lobatse
Polokwane
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Musina
CapeTown
JohannesburgGAUTENG
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East London
Port Elizabeth
Kimberley
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Newcastle
Kroonstad
Winburg
Mokopane
Knysna
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N3TC8 Mooi Mainline 39,00 96,00 134,00 182,00 Ramp (S) 27,00 67,00 94,00 127,00 Ramp (N) 12,00 29,00 40,00 54,0053 Treverton Ramp 12,00 29,00 40,00 54,0031 Bergville Ramp 17,00 20,00 36,00 56,007 Tugela Mainline 56,00 92,00 145,00 201,0029 Tugela East Ramp 35,00 57,00 85,00 118,009 Wilge Mainline 52,00 90,00 120,00 170,0030 De Hoek Mainline 38,00 59,00 89,00 129,00
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1 Lebombo Truck Stop2 Beaufort West Truck Stop3 Kimberley Truck Stop4 Springfontein Truck Stop5 Ficksburg Truck Stop6 Highway Junction Truck Stop7 Mariannhill Truck Stop8 Sydney Road Truck Stop9 Wozani Berg Port Shepstone Truck Stop10 Wozani Berg Kokstad Truck Stop11 Kempston East London Truck Stop12 Mayibuye Truck Stop13 Kempston Epping Truck Stop
20% OF ALL HEAvy trucks are overloaded and responsible for 60% of road damage
FACT
OVERLOADING TYRES BY JUST 10% MORE THAN THEIR INDICATED LOAD CAPACITY SHORTENS TYRE LIFE BY AN AVERAGE OF 20%
Research has shown that between 20% and 30% of all heavy vehicles travelling on South African roads are overloaded. Furthermore, it has been found that while all legally loaded heavy vehicles cause some damage to the road pavements, overloaded heavy vehicles are responsible for approximately 60% of the damage to the road network, representing some R1 billion per annum. (Source: www.csir.co.za)
More than that, overloaded vehicles can considerably impair the ability of the driver to brake and steer correctly which is aggravated by steep downhill slopes and sharp curves – an accident waiting to happen which may result in loss of life, for which there is no price tag.
This poster highlights the effects of overloading on the economy, the roads and the vehicle and serves to work together with the transport industry to promote awareness of the negative impacts of overloading on our road system and road safety.
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THE LAWTHE LAWTHE LAWTHE LAWTHE LAWTHE LAWYou will commit an offence if:
You transport a heavier load than what your vehicle is designed to carry, or
You load your vehicle unevenly causing one (or more) of the axles to bear too much weight
Overloading will have the following negative effects on a vehicle:
Braking distance – With an overloaded vehicle, the stopping distance is increased due to the increased momentum of the heavier load pushing the vehicle forward
Braking efficiency – Having to work harder, the brakes overheat and lose their effectiveness to stop the vehicle
Tyres – Increased loads can result in tyres overheating and wearing rapidly which increase the chance of premature, dangerous and expensive failure or blow-outs. Correctly inflated tyres also become under inflated under the increased pressure of an overload.
Stability – As the vehicle goes around curves and turns it makes it difficult to steer and to correct the vehicle for the next turn as the load is pushing in the opposite direction
Suspension – The entire suspension system is put under stress which, with time, can cause the weak points to give way
Insurance – Should an accident or incident occur, cover could be void as overloading is illegal
THE VEHICLETHE VEHICLETHE VEHICLE
Know your weight limits – Ensure you know both the permitted axle weight and the gross vehicle weight
Display data plates – Road Traffic Regulation 245 requires that all buses, mini-buses, goods vehicles and truck tractors MUST display certain prescribed information clearly imprinted or stamped on a metal plate affixed in an accessible position
Load distribution – Ensure loads are evenly distributed and secured in place so as to avoid loads shifting and overloading an axle
Weighing – Ensure ALL vehicles are weighed before and after loading if you have a static or mobile weighbridge in-house
Spot check – Check the load every time you stop to ensure it has not shifted or moved
THE SOLUTIONTHE SOLUTIONTHE SOLUTION
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... Unbalanced loads
Unbalanced loading can exceed the load index of tyres fitted.
... Underinflated tyres
Correctly inflated tyres will become underinflated by overloading
... Time wasted
Readjusting a load at weighbridges costs money and wastes time.
... Damage to roads
A major cause of costly damage to all vehicles and to the economy.
FACT
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You will commit an offence if: You transport a heavier load than what your vehicle is designed to carry, or You load your vehicle unevenly causing one (or more) of the axles to bear too much weight
heavier load pushing the vehicle forward Braking efficiency – Having to work harder, the brakes overheat and lose their effectiveness to stop the vehicle Tyres – Increased loads can result in tyres overheating and wearing rapidly which increase the chance of premature, dangerous and expensive failure or blow-outs. Correctly inflated tyres also become under inflated under the increased pressure of an overload. Stability – As the vehicle goes around curves and turns it makes it difficult to steer and to correct the vehicle for the next turn as the load is pushing in the opposite direction Suspension – The entire suspension system is put under stress which, with time, can cause the weak points to give way Insurance –
Road Traffic Regulation 245 requires that all buses, mini-buses, goods vehicles and truck tractors MUST display certain prescribed information clearly imprinted or stamped on a metal plate affixed in an accessible position Load distribution – Ensure loads are evenly distributed and secured in place so as to avoid loads shifting and overloading an axle Weighing – Ensure ALL vehicles are weighed before and after loading if you have a static or mobile weighbridge in-house Spot check – Check the load every time you stop to ensure it has not shifted or moved
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... Unbalanced loads
Unbalanced loading can exceed the load index of tyres fitted.
... Underinflated tyres
Correctly inflated tyres will become underinflated by overloading... Time wasted
Readjusting a load at weighbridges costs money and wastes time.... Damage to roads
A major cause of costly damage to all vehicles and to the economy.
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T rucks in South Africa carry almost 80% of our nation’s overland freight and as such, truck drivers play a crucial role in the sustainability and development of our economy. While our country suffers a shortage of skilled heavy-duty truckers, those drivers currently employed in the road freight industry can make a huge contribution to not only the companies they work for, but for society at large, by driving their rigs as fuel-efficiently as possible.With diesel bills making up around 40% of a fleet’s total operating costs, every measure should be taken to limit fuel consumption, thereby reducing operating costs and limiting carbon emissions. What’s good for business is therefore also good for the environment. With every litre of diesel saved, you prevent 2.63kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) from 2) from 2entering our atmosphere.
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa is a market-leader in the supply of heavy and extra-heavy trucks that consistently set new fuel-consumption benchmarks. These handy fuel-saving tips are helping MAN drivers become the best they can be…professional, responsible, accountable and ECONOMICAL…
FUEL SAVING WINNER!
Don’t Speed By reducing your speed from 90kph to 80kph you can cut fuel use by 22%. Don’t idle excessively A 440hp truck left idling consumes about 2litres an hour [switch that rig off!]. Stay in the Green Band Modern trucks are most economical when their engines are kept within the optimum rev- range.
Use cruise-control. Steady speed is a great fuel-saver. Don’t brake unnecessarily. Slow the truck Use your auxiliary brake as much as possible to slow the truck. Make sure you tarp & sheet Make your rig aerodynamic by tarping/sheeting professionally. Loose curtains and tarps cause aerodynamic drag which burns fuel excessively.
Aero-kit Ensure the truck aero-kit is set to the correct height to push wind over the bulkhead of the trailer.
Plan your route to avoid bad roads.
Don’t overfill the tank.
Position the load correctly. Distributing the weight equally between the axles to avoid overloading and excessive fuel use.
Limit your gear changing Gear changes burn fuel so keep them to a minimum. Get into top gear as soon as possible the lower the gear, the higher the revs, the more diesel is used. Skip gears when you can. Avoid over-revving Use your accelerator pedal with empathy. A heavy foot is a fuel-waster.
Anticipate traffic flow and traffic light changes to keep momentum The more often you stop, the more often you will need to climb through the gearbox, increasing your revs and using more fuel than necessary. Use your truck’s momentum Use your truck’s momentum to climb hills instead of powering the engine.
ECONOMY IS ECOLOGYECONOMY IS ECOLOGYECONOMY IS ECOLOGY
DID YOU KNOW?According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), “Trucks contribute around 6% to global CO2 emissions. At the same time, modern trucks are the benchmark for fuel efficiency thanks to technologies like common rail injection, automated gearboxes, turbo charging and inter-cooling. A 40-ton truck built today burns around a third less fuel than one made in the 1970s. Per ton transported, this corresponds to a fuel consumption of just one litre of diesel per 100 ton-km, and significant CO2 savings.”
Drivers - you may be the unsung heroes of South Africa’s economy but with the right approach to economical and safe driving, you will not only make yourself more valuable to your fleet, but you will become a true champion of our environment!
The new MAN TGS EfficientLine range of truck-tractors combines optimised tare weight, lower power consumption, reduced rolling and air resistance to create a commercially viable vehicle that meets current demands in the south-ern African long-distance haulage sector.During the MAN Consistently Efficient Tour 2012 which saw five MAN rigs un-dertake a 4200km economy run around South Africa, the new MAN TGS 26.440 EfficientLine towing a fully-laden interlink trailer achieved a 7.8% improvement in fuel consumption over the standard MAN TGS WW reference truck.
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Rigid Vehicles, Breakdown Vehicles & Truck-Tractors used for own - farming
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Trailers & Semi-Trailers
0 - 250 R 210,00 R 138,00 R 138,00 R 156,00 R 156,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 168,00 R 672,00 R 168,00 R 102,00 R 126,00 R 243.00 R 117.00
251 - 500 R 234,00 R 186,00 R 138,00 R 216,00 R 180,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 186,00 R 672,00 R 186,00 R 102,00 R 150,00 R 252.00 R 150.00
501 - 750 R 240,00 R 234,00 R 138,00 R 240,00 R 240,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 210,00 R 672,00 R 210,00 R 102,00 R 192,00 R 258.00 R 201.00
751 - 1000 R 270,00 R 282,00 R 138,00 R 264,00 R 288,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 240,00 R 672,00 R 240,00 R 102,00 R 234,00 R 279.00 R 249.00
1001 - 1250 R 342,00 R 360,00 R 138,00 R 312,00 R 336,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 288,00 R 672,00 R 288,00 R 102,00 R 282,00 R 336.00 R 336.00
1251 - 1500 R 426,00 R 462,00 R 186,00 R 420,00 R 432,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 360,00 R 672,00 R 366,00 R 120,00 R 378,00 R 456.00 R 456.00
1501 - 1750 R 504,00 R 546,00 R 186,00 R 480,00 R 516,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 432,00 R 672,00 R 432,00 R 120,00 R 438,00 R 513.00 R 513.00
1751 - 2000 R 552,00 R 648,00 R 186,00 R 612,00 R 612,00 R 816,00 R 144,00 R 492,00 R 672,00 R 492,00 R 120,00 R 510,00 R 579.00 R 579.00
2001 - 2250 R 732,00 R 786,00 R 186,00 R 708,00 R 744,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 492,00 R 672,00 R 630,00 R 144,00 R 624,00 R 786.00 R 789.00
2251 - 2500 R 876,00 R 894,00 R 216,00 R 864,00 R 840,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 738,00 R 738,00 R 738,00 R 150,00 R 750,00 R 912.00 R 915.00
2501 - 2750 R 990,00 R 1 044,00 R 216,00 R 972,00 R 996,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 834,00 R 816,00 R 840,00 R 150,00 R 858,00 R 1,032.00 R 1,035.00
- 3000 R 1 014,00 R 1 164,00 R 216,00 R 1 104,00 R 1 128,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 912,00 R 870,00 R 918,00 R 150,00 R 942,00 R 1,041.00 R 1,044.00
3001 - 3250 R 1 260,00 R 2 400,00 R 228,00 R 1 176,00 R 2,112.00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 1 068,00 R 1 002,00 R 1 068,00 R 150,00 R 1650,00 R 1,266.00 R 1,269.00
3251 - 3500 R 1 482,00 R 2 442,00 R 228,00 R 1 404,00 R 2 328,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 1 236,00 R 1 134,00 R 1 236,00 R 150,00 R 1 782,00 R 1,425.00 R 1,425.00
3501 - 3750 R 1 614,00 R 2 886,00 R 228,00 R 1 620,00 R 2 592,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 1 410,00 R 1 260,00 R 1 410,00 R 198,00 R 2 010,00 R 1,737.00 R 1,737.00
3751 - 4000 R 1 788,00 R 3 138,00 R 258,00 R 1 800,00 R 2 856,00 R 816,00 R 156,00 R 1 542,00 R 1 368,00 R 1 554,00 R 210,00 R 2 196,00 R 1,881.00 R 1,881.00
4001 - 4250 R 1 980,00 R 3 468,00 R 258,00 R 1 956,00 R 3 048,00 R 816,00 R 204,00 R 1 692,00 R 1 488,00 R 1 704,00 R 210,00 R 2 448,00 R 2,052.00 R 2,052.00
4251 - 4500 R 2 166,00 R 3 720,00 R 258,00 R 2 112,00 R 3 372,00 R 816,00 R 204,00 R 1 848,00 R 1 608,00 R 1 860,00 R 210,00 R 2 616,00 R 2,217.00 R 2,217.00
4501 - 4750 R 2 334,00 R 4 038,00 R 288,00 R 2 316,00 R 3 612,00 R 816,00 R 204,00 R 2 010,00 R 1 734,00 R 2 010,00 R 216,00 R 2 814,00 R 2,367.00 R 2,367.00
4751 - 5000 R 2 526,00 R 4 356,00 R 288,00 R 2 484,00 R 3 912,00 R 816,00 R 204,00 R 2 154,00 R 1 848,00 R 2 154,00 R 216,00 R 3 000,00 R 2,538.00 R 2,538.00
5001 - 5250 R 3 924,00 R 4 788,00 R 288,00 R 3 744,00 R 4 272,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 3 330,00 R 5 856,00 R 3 276,00 R 216,00 R 3 606,00 R 3,792.00 R 3,792.00
5251 - 5500 R 4 242,00 R 5 070,00 R 312,00 R 4 140,00 R 4 584,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 3 636,00 R 5 856,00 R 3 594,00 R 216,00 R 3 882,00 R 4,077.00 R 4,077.00
5501 - 5750 R 4 608,00 R 5 448,00 R 312,00 R 4 536,00 R 4 920,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 3 960,00 R 5 856,00 R 3 930,00 R 216.00 R 4 152,00 R 4,431.00 R 4,431.00
5751 - 6000 R 4 650,00 R 5 826,00 R 312,00 R 5,004.00 R 5 280,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 4 272,00 R 5 856,00 R 4 242,00 R 216,00 R 4 470,00 R 4,788.00 R 4,788.00
6001 - 6250 R 5 052,00 R 6 252,00 R 330,00 R 5 388,00 R 5 664,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 4 620,00 R 5 856,00 R 4 590,00 R 222,00 R 4 812,00 R 5,160.00 R 5,160.00
6251 - 6500 R 5 484,00 R 6 666,00 R 330,00 R 5 760,00 R 6 048,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 4 986,00 R 5 856,00 R 4 920,00 R 222,00 R 5 142,00 R 5,556.00 R 5,556.00
6501 - 6750 R 6 036,00 R 7 062,00 R 330,00 R 6 372,00 R 6,408.00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 5 376,00 R 5 856,00 R 5 298,00 R 222,00 R 5 478,00 R 5,967.00 R 5,967.00
6751 - 7000 R 6 372,00 R 7 464,00 R 360,00 R 6 768,00 R 6 780,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 6 138,00 R 5 910,00 R 5 766,00 R 222,00 R 5 886,00 R 6,537.00 R 6,537.00
7001 - 7250 R 7 056,00 R 7 872,00 R 360,00 R 7 128,00 R 7 152,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 6 138,00 R 6 192,00 R 6 090,00 R 222,00 R 6 162,00 R 6,750.00 R 6,750.00
7251 - 7500 R 7 266,00 R 8 358,00 R 360,00 R 7 524,00 R 7 560,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 6 498,00 R 6 426,00 R 6 420,00 R 222,00 R 6 534,00 R 7,146.00 R 7,146.00
7501 - 8000 R 7 716,00 R 9 204,00 R 402,00 R 8 316,00 R 8 340,00 R 6 888,00 R 204,00 R 7 122,00 R 6 900,00 R 7 008,00 R 228,00 R 7 170,00 R 7,830.00 R 7,830.00
8001 - 8500 R 8 490,00 R 10 092,00 R 402,00 R 9 504,00 R 9 480,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 7 998,00 R 7 566,00 R 7 848,00 R 228,00 R 8 040,00 R 8,775.00 R 8,775.00
8501 - 9000 R 9 816,00 R 11 478,00 R 402,00 R 10 344,00 R 10 416,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 8 892,00 R 8 292,00 R 8 766,00 R 228,00 R 8 946,00 R 9,696.00 R 9,696.00
9001 - 9500 R 10 596,00 R 12 630,00 R 438,00 R 11 484,00 R 11 532,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 9 726,00 R 9 000,00 R 9 612,00 R 240,00 R 9 888,00 R 10,659.00 R 10,659.00
9501 - 10000 R 11 430,00 R 13 824,00 R 438,00 R 12 492,00 R 12 528,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 10 668,00 R 9 660,00 R 10 470,00 R 240,00 R 10 770,00 R 11,622.00 R 11,622.00
10001 - 10500 R 14 124,00 R 15 300,00 R 438,00 R 13 932,00 R 13 992,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 11 976,00 R 10 578,00 R 11 862,00 R 240,00 R 11 922,00 R 12,825.00 R 12,825.00
10501 - 11000 R 15 468,00 R 16 770,00 R 480,00 R 15 132,00 R 15 204,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 13 110,00 R 11 340,00 R 12 984,00 R 246,00 R 13 062,00 R 14,037.00 R 14,037.00
11001 - 11500 R 16 896,00 R 18 300,00 R 480,00 R 16 536,00 R 16 608,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 14,292.00 R 12 204,00 R 14 166,00 R 246,00 R 14 250,00 R 15,294.00 R 15,294.00
11501 - 12000 R 18 312,00 R 19 830,00 R 480,00 R 18 024,00 R 18 108,00 R 6 888,00 R 264,00 R 15 498,00 R 12 924,00 R 15 366,00 R 294,00 R 15 450,00 R 16,551.00 R 16,551.00
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For every 500 kg over 12000 kg add: R 1,632.00 R 1,632.00 R - R 1,224.00 R 1,476.00 R - R - R 1,518.00 R 1,200.00 R 1,500.00 R - R 1,500.00 R 1,743.00 R 1,743.00
All Motorcycles R 150.00 R 144.00
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All Caravans R 234.00 R 204.00
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Special Classes R 96.00 R 228.00
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The guidelines in this poster are The guidelines in this poster are designed to assist in ‘reading your designed to assist in ‘reading your vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine vehicle’s exhaust smoke’ to determine the possible faults and assist in the possible faults and assist in the possible faults and assist in preventing catastrophic engine failure.preventing catastrophic engine failure.Following these guidelines will not only Following these guidelines will not only help in diagnosing faults, but will also help in diagnosing faults, but will also assist in reducing your operation’s carbon footprint.
Black smoke is caused by large, visible, soot particles in the exhaust. This indicates that
combustion is incomplete due to localised rich mixtures within a combustion chamber.Causes of black smoke are:• Incorrect injector pressures – generally too low• Over-fuelling – wrong spill rate or governor setting.
• Incorrect injection timing• Abnormally high cetane number• Poor spray pattern• Inadequate air supply – blocked air-filter or Intercooler or worn turbocharger.Sooting of the crankcase oil causes thickening and can end up in gelling and bearing failures.
It also accelerates ring sticking, carbon and sludge deposit as well as engine wear rates.
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
Commonly called white smoke, this is typically pale gray in colour and is caused by visible
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
liquid fuel particles in the exhaust. This indicates that fuel is passing through the combustion
chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.chamber without vapourising or igniting.
Causes are:Causes are:Causes are:• Low cetane number – check for IK Low cetane number – check for IK Low cetane number – check for IK (illuminating paraffin) usuage(illuminating paraffin) usuage• MisfireMisfire
• Late injection timingLate injection timing
• Low compression• Engine overcooling• Burned valvesBurned valves• Poor spray pattern – fuel impingement on Poor spray pattern – fuel impingement on cylinder wallcylinder wallNot all unburned fuel passes out of an engine. Some fuel condenses causing fuel dilution.
Not all unburned fuel passes out of an engine. Some fuel condenses causing fuel dilution.
White smoke will cause higher engine wear rates, particularly of the rings and liners.
White smoke will cause higher engine wear rates, particularly of the rings and liners.
Did you know?Blue smoke is not fuel related but comes from burning of excessive amounts of crankcase oil in the combustion chamber.Typical causes are:• Worn rings • Worn valve guides • Incorrect pattern
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Pre-Trip Inspection for Trucksthis is an essential procedure for both driver maintenance managers and drivers - it will ensure
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Driver _____________________ Vehicle Reg #____________ Beginning Km’s____________Date_____________________
Instructions: Inspect each item on the vehicle: Do a pre-trip inspection on every shift or driver change of 12 hours Each sheet to get completed by driver, mechanic & supervisor
OK XCheck windscreen for damage Check under vehicle for oil, water, fuel or fluid leaks Coolant level Engine oil level Clutch fluid level Brake fluid level Fuel level Check caps and dipsticks are correctly fitted Check V belt condition and tension Drain air tanks Check warning lights and buzzers Start engine Check oil pressure Check air pressure build up Check alternator charging Check water temperature Check hooter Check wiper blade operation Check steering operation Check rear view mirrors Check lights: - head - running - tail and parking - brake - indicators Check if side window winders are operational Check if doors close properly and lock Check if the seat mechanism / airbag is operational No loose object in cab
OK XCheck reflectors and chevron Check for emergency triangles and fire extinguishers Check fire extinguisher service date Check for jack and tools Check for first aid kit Check internal heater, air conditioning, fans and defroster Check for licence disc Check for RTQS documents - COF etc. Wheels: Check tyre condition and look for trapped stones or other debris Check wheel nuts Check spare wheel condition and security Check tyre pressures Check valve caps are fitted Check number plates Check tow hitch Grease and check 5th wheel Load must be secure and protected Brakes; Check system for air leaks Check foot brake operation Check hand brake operation Check exhaust brake operation Check tachograph operation Check if the seat belt is operational Check if air suzie couplers are operational Check if trailer plug is operational Bunks secured properly Other (specify defects below)
Engine/Fluid checks, Interior and Exterior
Does any problem circled require the vehicle to be taken out of service? YES / NO Has a Supervisor been notified? ___________________________ YES / NO Supervisor Signature: ____________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Problem Report (Describe all problem areas circled above):____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________ Drivers Signature: ______________________________Maintenance Work Order Issued? YES / NO Work Order No: _____________________ Date Opened: _____________________________
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How to avoid failure of landing legs
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the failure of landing legs on a fully loaded trailer – apart from terrifying can lead to loss of life and limb, losses due to downtime and
loss of cargo and equipment.
What NOT to do ✘• Don’t replace leg gear with second hand parts.• Don’t refi t accident damaged landing leg spindles.
• Ensure all mounting holes are used. Leg gear can have up to 10 mounting holes – but in some cases only 4 or 6 holes are used.
• Incorrect footplate selection can result in diffi culty connecting truck tractor to trailer.• Irregular service of whole trailer will also result in landing leg neglect – do it regularly!
• Don’t unload trailer on uneven surfaces – this can lead to collapse.• Badly distributed loads especially interlink-trailer combinations– creates high bending moments in front of trailer leg gear – making loading forces much heavier.
• Be aware of badly trained fork lift drivers who bash trailer side rails. This results in high side-thrust forces. Constant abuse will result in damage to landing legs.
• Don’t refi t accident damaged landing
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• Irregular service of whole trailer will also result in landing leg neglect –
surfaces – this can lead to collapse.• Badly distributed loads especially interlink-trailer combinations– creates high bending moments in front of trailer leg gear – making loading
• Be aware of badly trained fork lift drivers who bash trailer side rails. This results in high side-thrust forces.
Do it RIGHT ✔• Landing legs usually have two nipples that need greasing at least once every 6 months.
need greasing at least once every 6 months.• Train drivers to check surface stability before • Train drivers to check surface stability before lowering landing gear and uncoupling trailer to
lowering landing gear and uncoupling trailer to avoid unnecessary damage.avoid unnecessary damage.
• Select the correct footplate – a sand shoe or • Select the correct footplate – a sand shoe or elephant foot for loose conditions – a footplate
elephant foot for loose conditions – a footplate with a rubber cushion for all-round application with a rubber cushion for all-round application except if fi tted with air suspension – with air except if fi tted with air suspension – with air suspension a special footplate allows legs to suspension a special footplate allows legs to roll slightly forward as air suspension drops.roll slightly forward as air suspension drops.
• Train driver to load according to capacity of • Train driver to load according to capacity of landing legs.landing legs.
• Drivers must be trained to understand the • Drivers must be trained to understand the impact of dangerous load distribution and to
impact of dangerous load distribution and to recognise when this can turn into landing leg recognise when this can turn into landing leg failure.
• Use OEM equipment and parts.• Use OEM equipment and parts.
Trustworthy service back-up
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Fuel Management
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With continuing hikes in the price of diesel, fuel is now a major factor affecting
the profitability of running a fleet of vehicles. Working together, the operator
and driver can – with a bit of education – achieve significant savings:
Adjust trailer brakes- don’t stop enticing with your trailer brakes only.
Adjust deflectors
Keep vehicle in top working condition - maintenance pays!
Driver• Maintenance: Regular checks and maintenance will ensure better fuel consumption.
• Speed: the faster you drive the more fuel is used. Slow down.• Tyres: Keep the right inflation – if too low rolling resistance will increase…more fuel is used.
• Driving style: - Keep the revs at near peak torque.- Drive in the correct gear. Avoid frequent shifting – keep changes smooth.- Don’t idle unnecessarily. Switch off. Idling uses as much as 10% extra fuel.- Drive ‘softly’ – no excessive acceleration or braking
- When engine is cold, don’t use full power - pull away in first gear.
• Wind resistance Adjust air deflectors to correctly suit cab and trailer.
• Fuel Tanks Fuel tanks must be properly secured. Fuel theft is rife! Watch your vehicle.
OTI EasyFuelMarket leader in fuel management solutionsHomebaseSolutionwww.otiglobal.com For further informatiion contact Charlotte Hambly-Nuss or Mark Levin
on +27 21 526 9100 or [email protected]
OperatOr• Train drivers:Consistently and regularly – driver skills, habits and attitude – are frequently the biggest single factor affecting fuel consumption.
• Incentives:Consider introducing an incentive scheme for fuel saving.• Install a Fuel Management System:- Effective electronic control of the dispensing and consumption environments- Automated data collection and reporting- Better understanding of vehicle and driver performance- Easy comparison of vehicles operating similar routes
- Reports available on demand through automated processes • Maintenance- Maintenance begins with management- Regular service schedules- Tyre care is a priority- Wheel alignment
• Replace old vehicles- Have a vehicle replacement policy - old vehicles use more fuel• Choice of vehicle - is it right for the job to be done?- are the rear axle ratios correct?
• Overloading and load distribution - more fuel will be used- will cause damage to the vehicle and tyres• Routing and SchedulingThe planning of routes is critical to trip time and fuel consumption - this is a management responsibility
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Professional Driving – Best Practices
Don’t take chances. Stay out of it and avoid accidents
Always expect the unexpected - be alert.
Even if you think you have the right of way, don’t insist if the other driver tries to take the gap.
Avoid driving in a group of vehicles. Separate yourself and create some space. Remember following distance.
Plan ahead when driving around towns. Check the least travelled route and avoid traffic and hazards.
CHECHECHECCCKLIsTKLIsTKLIsTEEEssentialssentialssential
a professional driver needs to be properly trained to drive defensively with
a positive attitude. this will result in fewer accidents and a driver who will
then do consistently all the other things right.
Top 10 Do’s & Don’tsof DefensiveDriving
Did you know?Nearly all accidents that occur are due to driver error
train yourdrivers
• Drive Safety• Drive Expertly• Drive Defensively• Keep a calm, positive attitude
the Driver’s CreeD
Always read the road signs, especially on freeways.
Emergency stops – pull off the freeway as far as possible. Never stop near a sharp curve or below the crest of a hill. If at night, keep your lights on.
Ensure all safety critical components are in working order, especially brakes.
Adjust driving to conditions of road, to the weather, to your physical condition and mental attitude.
Always drive defensively being prepared to counter other drivers’ mistakes.
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Pre-Trip / Post Trip Inspection for Trailers
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Semi-Trailer / Trailer Drive-Away ChecklistSemi-Trailer No: Registration No:Trailer No: Registration No: SEMI-TRAILER
AXLE DOLLY TRAILER
OK X
OK X OK X
1. Check King pin condition2.Check tow hitch condition3.Check wheel nuts4.Check tyre pressure5.Check spare wheel condition and security6.Check condition of all tyres and trapped stones7.Check valve caps are � tted8.Check Number plate condition9.Check relectors and chevron10.Check licence discs11.Check light connections12.Check lights: Tail13. Parking14. Brake15. Indicators16.Drain air tanks17.Check brake pipe connections18.Check brakes: Foot brake19. Hand brake20.Check for air pressure leaks21.Check tarpaulin and ropes22.Check door and/or body side locks23.Load must be secure and protected24.Check for R.T.Q.S. documents - C.O.F. etcDate:
Signature:Driver’s Name:
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Accident Procedures for DriversWhat to do at the scene of an accident• Stop vehicle immediately. Take action to prevent another accident.• Help (if you can) any injured person. Keep them calm and comfortable.
• Call emergency services as soon as possible.• Do not move vehicle if any person has been injured or killed – unless it is a hazard to traffi c.
• Don’t leave the scene of an accident before the police say you may proceed.• Give your name and address and name and address of vehicle owner to any
person who has a reason to ask for it.• Do not drink any alcohol or take drugs unless under the instruction of a medical doctor.
Moving the vehicle• If a vehicle must be moved, mark its exact position on the road• Move just enough to let other traffi c pass• If no person is injured or killed, the vehicle may be moved without a traffi c offi cer or police being called.
statementsYou are required by law to only give your: • Name and address and show your licence• Give the name and address of your employer• You are not required to give any further statements to the police and should not talk to any other person.
Before leaving the accident• Get names and address of the injured, and how they were injured.• Get details of damage to vehicles or property.• Get name and address of witnesses• If vehicle has tachograph remove report. Ask traffi c offi cer / police to sign and date report.• Take notes of vehicles position, surroundings and traffi c signs so you can make a sensible accident report.
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an accident must be reported within 24 hoursIf no traffi c offi cer or police is at the scene of the accident.
if your driver is involved in an accident, especially if a person is injured or
killed or if property damaged, it is a legal requirement for the driver to take
certain actions.
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Air Filters
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Engine life is dependent on air fi ltration systems – replacement timing is most important – too soon and it can double engine wear! Dust is an inherent factor in Africa – keep those fi lters clean.• Only clean dry air fi lter parts at correct intervals - with no interference in-between.• A seal, to be inspected after each trip will ensure no tampering or theft has taken place.• There should be an air-cleaner restriction indicator - this will tell you when the fi lter needs replacing. Drivers need to check every day and report on signals sent. They will be alerted by a warning light or a small vacuum-operated fl ag device on the clean-air side of the air cleaner element.
• Consequences of not replacing an air fi lter element are: - Loss of engine power - Over- fuelling of engine - Excessive black exhaust smoke
• Never remove or adjust any components felted to an air cleaning system – this must be done by a qualifi ed technician.• Excessive exhaust smoke indicates incomplete combustion in the engine chamber and can be caused by: - Not enough air supply - Blocked air cleaner or turbo-charger intercooler - Worn turbo charger
• Drivers must report excessive exhaust smoke – the colour and operational occurrence.• Never remove a fi lter element and blow it clean with compressed air. This is false economy and should not happen in any workshop.• Too frequent fi lter change intervals can double engine wear rate, especially if changed within the fi rst 30% of
the air fi lters life.
Watch that engine air cleaner!
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Driver Healtha healthy driver is a safe driver. here is a list of typical ailments that
can negatively affect driver performance. always check the following:alCOhOl anD Drugs• Legal limit is 0, 02%/100ml blood for a professional driver – one beer and you are over the limit.• Say no to drugs – impairs vision, perceptions, emotion and co-ordination.
Say No!
high BlOOD pressureGet your blood pressure checked. Symptoms include:• Headaches, dizziness, blurred vision and nausea• DO eat healthy low fat foods, exercise, and use less salt - don’t smoke. DO See a doctor.
Get tested – known as the silent killer.eYesight• Getting a PrDP licence requires good eyesight. Poor eyesight is a hazard to all road users. Symptoms include: headaches, blurred vision, unable to focus and sore red eyes.
• Have your eyes tested at least once a year.• Always wear sun glasses or contact lenses if prescribed. Poor eye sight is a safety hazard
DiaBetesDiabetes is caused by too much sugar in the blood Symptoms are:• Excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, numbness in hands and feet to avoid:• Eat healthy food and exercise regularly.• Take medication as instructed
Diabetes is treatable - see a doctorFatigueLong hours on the road cause fatigue. Some symptoms are:• Eyes going out of focus, lack of concentration, yawning staying out of the lane.
• Stop in a safe place and rest 10 minutes every 2-4 hours.Don’t drive tired – get a good night’s rest.hiv/aiDs• Know your status• Say no to casual sex• Always wear a condom • Say no to sex if partner has a STDPrevention is the only cure
Malaria• Choose overnights, stop with care - know malaria areas• Use repellent, wear long sleeves at dawn and dusk• Watch out for flu-like symptomsContact doctor immediately!
Your drivers are your most valuable asset - give them the attention they deserve: good health!
ChecklistAre engine start up and shutdown procedures part of the induction training for new drivers?
Are checks done when the engine is cold?
Do drivers fully understand the reasons for the checks?
Are the drivers trained in methods of checking-correct dipstick and coolant levels, for example?
Are drivers trained in the standards against which the checks are made?
Are drivers given feedback on the results and outcome of their reports and driving style?
Do drivers understand how an engine over re-occurs and the consequences of this?
Do drivers fully understand the instrumentation of the truck?
Do drivers have the necessary tools to conduct efficient vehicle checks?
Is the checklist system only used as part of a disciplinary process, or is it also used as part of recognition for work well done?
ESSENTIALCHECKLIST
Diesel Engine Care
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Don’t drink and drive
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50 kg 70 kg 100 kg
1 Beer Per hour
= 0.05%2 Beer Per hour
= 0.06%3 Beer Per hour
= 0.07%
50 kg 70 kg 100 kg
1 Beer2 Wine
1 Double Tot= 0.12%
2 Beer2 Wine
3 Double Tot= 0.13%
3 Beer3 Wine
2 double Tot= 0.13%
Combination consumption over a 3 hour period
Driving under the infl uence is a criminal offence. Alcohol and truck driving do not go together - don’t do it!Negatives effects of alcohol Slows reaction time Distorts vision Reduces concentration Increases risk taking Reduced or poor judgement Increases fatigue – many hours after consumptionIf caught, a professional driver can have his licence suspended for: 6 months - fi rst offence 5 years - second offence 10 years - third offenceNew legislation proposed recommends that Blood Alcohol content be reduced to 0,02g per 100ml for general drivers and 0,00g per 100ml for professional drivers.
Limits for Professional
DriversBlood0,02g per 100ml
Breath0,10mg per 1000ml
1 Unit comes to 0.02g in your blood or 0.10mg in your breath
Sorghum beer
Spirit cooler Beer Cider
75ml Red or 90 ml White Wine
Tot / 25 ml Vodka
or Cane, whiskey, brandy
Cocktail Various %
Tot / 25ml Tequila
Quart Beer
1.5 U 1.2 - 1.9 U 1.5 - 1.7 U 2 U 1 U 1 U 2 - 4 U 1 U 3.5 - 4 U
No. of Units Blood Alcohol Content Breath Alcohol Content30.06g
0.3mg40.08g
0.4mg50.10g
0.5mg60.12g
0.6mg70.14g
0.7mg80.16g
0.8mg90.18g
0.9mg100.20g
1.0mg110.22g
1.1mg120.24g
1.2mgCalculations are based on adult male, 68kg. This is a rough guide as each individual is affected differently according to size and weight..Alcohol has to pass through the bloodstream. It takes 1 hour (or more) to get rid of 1 unit.
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Truck & trailer tyres
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One of the most critical costs and safety components in a fl eet - the tyres -
and one that contributes to many road accidents involving trucks. Care and
maintenance is essential. Putting defective tyres on the road is not only irresponsible, but endangers both driver and other road users.Pre- and Post trip Inspection / Checklist
Mark with XTruck Reg Mark with X
Trailer
Tread Area
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1. Check if there is suffi cient tread on the circumference of the tread area2. Check for any irregular wear around the circumference of the tread;
- Shoulder Wear
- Centre Wear
- Diagonal Wear
- Other3. Check for damage to tread area: - Cuts and/or exposed cord
- Chipping & Chunking4. Check for adhesion loss on edges of retread rubber sidewallSidewall
YES NO YES NO
5. Check for damage to sidewall area: - Bulges
- Exposed Steel Cord
- Sidewall cutsRim and Assembly
GOOD BAD GOOD BAD
6. Check for missing wheel studs or nuts7. Check for loose or missing wheel studs8. Check for signs of movement around the wheel nuts9. Check for cracks around the stud holes
10. Check for deep rust dents or kinks on rim in general
1. Is infl ation pressure correct? 2. Check wheel alignment regularly. 3. Check for objects caught in the grooves and
inbetween dual tyres 4. Tread depth - 3 mm tolerance – tread area worn to tread wear indicator (TWI) level (illegal)
5. Do not use mismatched tyres 6. Use the correct tyre for your application 7. Ensure proper rotation of tyres
General checks before driving
Implement these procedures - they will save you money
One of the most common causes of truck accidents is the failure of the
brakes and brake system. again, basic maintenance and regular checks are
essential. Make this your company’s priority - don’t endanger the driver, the
vehicle and the road users.
Checklist - External and Under ChassisTruck Trailer
BRAKES
GOOD BAD GOOD BAD
External Checks1. Check Air Suzie’s are not broken or kinked & couplings non interchangeable2. Check color coding Red-Emergency Yellow-Service and line tags are correct3. Check Electrical Suzie’s are not broken or not coupled i.e. brakelights, indicators etc.4. Check for Trailer Data and Load Sensing Data Plates are present on vehicle5. Check park brake is functioning - valve does not leak after application and releaseUnder Chassis Inspection:
GOOD BAD GOOD BAD
1. Check Air brake system for Air leaks2. Check Nylon piping for kinking3. Check Rubber hoses for chafing or tears or perishing 4. Drain Air reservoirs and check for excessive moisture5. Check Load sensing rubber linkages are secure and not perished / down rod connected6. Check correct slack adjuster hole is used on each axle i.e. same left & right7. Check that all visible mechanical components are OK8. Check Pushrods (bent, rubbing, 90˚ to slack & clevis don’t rub on slacks etc.)9. Check all visible mechanical components are OK (suspension springs, air bags, auto
slack etc.)10. Check all service foundation brakes are functioning11. Check if the caging bolts are present on the vehicle to release the spring brakesABS / EBS Components
GOOD BAD GOOD BAD
1. Is ABS working ie. ABS valves “click” blow down on brake application / ignition on off2. Is ABS / EBS warning light on Truck dashboard or trailer headboard functioning (Green light)3. Is electrical wiring in good condition, i.e. sensor cables burnt / brokenComments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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are your brakes ready for the road?
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LIGHT UP THAT TRUCKDo it the right wayTruck visibility is an essential safety factor including not only front and rear tail lights and indicators, but the high visibility reflective tape on the sides and rear of trucks and trailers. The need to apply correctly, keep clean and replace regularly is crucial... read on and do it right.Applications on different vehicle types Where should the tapes be applied?
To the rear: Here a full contour marking is required, i.e. a full ‘box’.To the sides: Here you can choose to do either a full contour (‘box’) marking, or a linemarking of the length of the vehicles plus marking of the upper corners if the design of the vehicles allows for this. It is a good idea to mark also the tractor (e.g. on the door) to visually get a marking of the full length of the vehicles, however this is not an obligation. Minimum 80% of the length of the vehicle (excl. the length of the cabin) mus be marked. The lower line of the marking tape must be placed minimum 25cm from the ground, and in a height of maximum 150cm. This can in special cases be extended to 250cm.The length of the upper corner markings must be minimum 25cm. Upper corner markings should be applied as high as practical, but within 40cm of the upper extremity of the vehicle. In cases where a top corner marking is not possible due to the construction of the vehicle, a line marking on its own is allowed.
SABS Certified for ECE 104 CLASS C / R.48-03 Application Guidelines
Minimum 80%*(Down to 60% or 40% for difficult applications)
Maximum 150cm*Minimum 25cm*(Special cases 250cm)Minimum 25cm
ContaCt number Tel: 011-394 7783E-mail: [email protected]: www.orafol.com
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Prepare your drivers
• Have emergency numbers on hand at all times.• Know your vehicle’s model, colour, registration and identification numbers… so you can report immediately.
• Do not sleep/stop in isolated areas.• Approach robots/stop streets slowly – keep moving – avoid being stationary too long.
• Do not discuss contents of your load, your route schedule or where you are going to stop next.• Do not stop if you think you are followed – phone your company or head for nearest police station or busy area.
• A sudden bumper bashing may be a way to get you out your vehicle.• Never pick up hitchhikers.• Do not stop to help out breakdowns.• Drive with doors locked and windows slightly open.• Regular maintenance will reduce risk of breakdowns when you will be vulnerable.
HIJACK ALERTthe loss of vehicles and cargo is always bad news for operators…
but worse can be the loss of life…. Be alert at all tiMes, preventiOn is Better than CureTips to avoid hijacking
• Don’t argue or resist. Be polite.• Make no sudden movements.• Hand over personal items.• Do as you are told – immediately.• Try to remember any detail about hijackers – age, clothing, scars, hair etc to assist later with identification.• Remember exactly where you were hijacked and in which direction hijackers headed.• If you have time, activate your vehicle-tracking device. Do not attempt this if you will be seen.
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Sharing the roadsin Harmony
Trucks • Cars • Pedestrians • Cyclists • Motorbikes
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1. Slow down. Drive according to the road conditions and your own driving ability.2. Allow for longer stopping distances.3. Always keep both hands on the steering wheel.4. Drive smoothly and avoid harsh braking.5. Avoid driving through puddles - there may be a deep pothole beneath the surface.6. If you have to drive through high water, drive slowly in low gear holding the steering wheel steady.7. After driving in heavy rain for some time, lightly apply the brakes to dry them off.8. Be visible – turn on your head and fog lights.9. ABS: Many modern trucks are fitted with an anti-
trainer or vehicle supplier for advice!10. If your vehicle does not have ABS use your brake pedal to slow down as fast as possible without locking the wheels up.11. Gravel Roads: In rainy and wet weather gravel roads represent a significant safety hazard, particularly to drivers not familiar with such driving conditions. Truck drivers are warned that gravel roads become dangerously slippery in wet weather and are easily washed away. A lack of drains means water collects in pools or ends up making running streams in the road. Always keep both hands on the steering wheel when driving on a gravel road.12. Be prepared – carry a cell phone/ have emergency numbers to summon help if needed.
Safety TipsPrepare:
1. Keep a cloth in the cab to clean windows and lights. 2. Make sure the wiper blades are good in condition. Check regularly, as well as check electrical connections to the wiper motor.
3. Keep soap in the windscreen cleaning water to help remove bugs.4. Make sure the tyres have enough tread
Hydroplaning:Hydroplaning means a wedge of water has built up in front of the tyre and, if you drive too fast, the tyres begin spinning on the surface of the water. This is a terrifying situation and something truck drivers want to avoid at all costs.
Prevention1. Slow down when it starts to rain. High speed is the number one cause of hydroplaning and slower speeds can help you avoid the issue before it arises.2. Rotate your tyres and replace them when the tread becomes worn. Treads are supposed to shunt water away from the wheels - once they wear down you are more likely to lose control.3. At the first sign of rain turn off the cruise control.
Handle the problemIf your vehicle starts hydroplaning the following tips may help:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator as soon as you feel the vehicle hydroplaning. This is a lot safer than slamming on the brakes which, in a non ABS-equipped truck, could send you into a deadly spin.2. Turn in the direction you are drifting. This helps you to get maximum grip from all the wheels. If you need to avoid an obstacle tap the brakes gently and try and steer around the object.3. Wait until you can feel the road again beneath your truck and proceed with caution.
issues:
1. Visibility is reduced.2. The less tread on the tyres the greater the risk of skidding.3. Traction between the road and tyres is reduced - this is true even for brand new tyres!4. Safety margins are reduced even in light showers.5. The type of road surface affects the levels of grip. Roads with a rough surface are much safer and easier to drive on than roads worn smooth by years of use.6. Road markings and manhole covers become very slippery when wet.
Hazards:
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