South Africa Organizations

South African Department of Transport
www.transport.gov.za
The core values of the department are:

• Maintain fairness and equity in all our operations
• Strive for quality and affordable transport for all
• Stimulate innovation in the transport sector
• Ensure transparency, accountability, accessibility as well as the upholding of the Batho Pele principles

National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight Industry
www.nbcrfi.org.za
A service-centred organisation whose basic core function, simply put, lies in facilitating and mediating conditions of employment between our industry employers and employees. While the substance of what we do remains unchanged, the Council is greatly focused on upgrading the quality of service delivery.

Road Freight Association
www.rfa.co.za
The Road Freight Association was established in 1975 to support its members who are, in the main, road freight service providers. It is a facilitating body which influences the state of the industry, rates, upkeep of the road infrastructure, road safety, freight security, driver interests, cross-border transport, development funding for emerging operators, education, health, the fuel price, law enforcement, labour relations and many other issues related to road freight transport.

The South African National Roads Agency
www.nra.co.za
The South African National Roads Agency Limited, generally known as SANRAL, is an independent, statutory company registered in terms of the Companies Act. The South African government, represented by the Minister of Transport, is the sole shareholder and owner of SANRAL. SANRAL operates in terms of its founding legislation, The South African National Roads Agency Limited and National Roads Act (Act No. 7,1998). It is governed by a Board of eight people, six of whom are appointed by the Minister of Transport; the Chief Executive Officer, who is appointed by the Board; and a representative of the Minister of Finance.

Cross Border Road Transport Agency
www.cbrta.co.za
The Cross Border Road Transport Agency was established under the Cross Border Road Transport Act, 4 of 1998 to provide advice, regulation, facilitation and law enforcement in respect of cross border road transport, so as to:
* Improve the unimpeded flow of freight and passengers in the region;
* Introduce regulated competition in respect of cross-border road transport;
* Reduce operational constraints for the cross border transport industry as a whole;
* Enhance and strengthen the capacity of the public sector in support of its strategic planning, enabling and monitoring functions; * Empower the cross-border road transport industry to maximise business opportunities and to regulate themselves incrementally to improve safety, security, reliability, quality and efficiency of services

 US Organizations

American Trucking Association
www.truckline.com
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) was founded in 1933 by a national affiliation of state trucking organizations. Their purpose is to influence state and federal laws, and to improve the image and profitability of the trucking industry. The ATA produces several publications and hosts seminars, meetings, and conventions.

Truckload Carrier Association (TCA)
www.truckload.org
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) dedicates itself to representing the interests of truckload carriers. TCA is proud to be a member-driven organization, providing benefits and services to our members regardless of size.

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
www.ooida.com
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is the international trade association representing the interests of independent owner-operators and professional drivers on all issues that affect truckers.

Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
www.tianet.org
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization representing transportation intermediaries in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers and government officials.

 Canadian Organizations

Canadian Trucking Alliance
www.cantruck.com
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is a federation of provincial trucking associations representing a broad cross-section of the trucking industry—some 4,500 carriers, owner-operators and industry suppliers.

Ontario Trucking Association
www.ontruck.org
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) was founded in 1926, and provides services and public policy advocacy for trucking companies hauling freight into, out of and within the Province of Ontario.

 Other

Better Business Bureau (BBB)
www.bbb.org
Promoting an ethical relationship between the business community and the public.