FRSC’S RSRTT POLICY GUIDELINES/REQUIREMENTS (PART TWO)

FRSC REGISTRATION NUMBER        7.0.      FRSC Registration Number serves as a unique identity for Tanker/Trailer Transport Operators, for collating information and monitoring of the company’s safety compliant records. Appraisals will be made periodically during compliance assessment reviews, crash investigations and facility inspections.     NEW-ENTRANT PROGRAMME 8.0.      First-time Articulated lorries (Tankers/Trailers) operators/applicants for FRSC Registration Number shall be automatically enrolled in […]

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SAFETY TIPS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS DURING RAMADAN

Although Ramadan offers believers spiritual elevation and health benefits, but fasting also does have physical effects on the human body, particularly where Ramadan coincides with the height of extreme weather which could impact driving ability adversely. On a sunny day for instance, it can easily lead to dehydration and fatigue. Fasting can cause temporary low blood sugar which will drastically […]

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SECUREMENT PROCEDURE FOR INTERMODAL CONTAINERS

In this write-up, we will consider some approaches to securing an intermodal container to semitrailers. Please note that for a consideration of how to handle the securement of articles of cargo contained in a container, our discussion on general securement principles will suffice (You may want to read our piece on ‘Securement of Cargo’).   Securing Loaded Intermodal Containers on Container […]

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PARKING LOT & BACKING COLLISIONS (PART TWO):THE ASSOCIATED COSTS & AVOIDANCE MEASURES

The Hidden Costs of “Small” Collisions If they’re just scratches and dings, what’s the big deal? Fixed/stationary object collisions and backing collisions, while typically occurring at very low speed, can still be costly. The fact is the truck itself usually only sustains the scratches and dents due to the low speeds associated with these collisions. The same cannot be said […]

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PARKING LOT & BACKING COLLISIONS (PART ONE): MUCH MORE THAN YOU THINK!

Introduction On a single fact-finding trip to the Distribution Centre and Loading Bay of a major Manufacturing Company located somewhere in Lagos, Nigeria, the following notes were taken bearing in mind the issue that is about to be discussed in this paper: Two trucks had rammed their cabin into the height restraint bar located just before accessing the loading bay. Reason, […]

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SECUREMENT OF CARGO 4: Understanding Tiedown

There are three standard ways in which cargo of all categories can be transported: Condition 1: Cargo is fully contained by structures of adequate strength. Cargo cannot shift or tip Cargo is restrained against horizontal movement by vehicle structure or by other cargo. Horizontal movement includes forward, rearward, and side to side. Note: If the cargo is contained in a sided vehicle, the […]

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SECUREMENT OF CARGO 3: The Cargo Securement System

Understanding Securement System A securement system is a securement or retraining method that uses one or a combination of the following elements: Vehicle Structure Securing Devices Blocking and Bracing Equipment The choice among the above stated securement system must be appropriate for the cargo and this will be defined by the Cargo’s size, shape, strength, and characteristics. The Cargo to […]

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