Qualified drivers are needed by a wide variety of businesses to assist in the logistics process of millions of commodities across South Africa and beyond.
Such businesses require staff members that are capable of providing the highest quality service possible, although it can be difficult to source qualified and dependable drivers in these fields.
Measured Ability South Africa (MASA) is an innovative and specialised recruitment agency that is favoured by some of the most prominent blue-chip businesses in South Africa. MASA’s dedicated driver recruitment division is able to source the best candidates who hold Code 10 and EC licenses.
Such drivers for hire are often hard to come by. Holding any of the above licenses requires specialised training, while prospective candidates should be well experienced in order to do their jobs safely and efficiently.
This is especially true for businesses who wish to remain legally compliant and ensure the safety of their personnel, as well as of the goods being delivered to their customers across South Africa.
To this end, more businesses are finding that working with a driver recruitment firm like MASA is the best way to find qualified drivers for hire.
This article explores the specialised requirements of Code 10, 11 and 14 drivers, all of which are competently sourced through MASA’s innovative recruitment services.
Understanding Code 10 Drivers
Code 10 drivers for hire are authorised to operate vehicles with a GVM of 3,500 kilogrammes to 16,000 kilogrammes.
Towing capacity is limited to 750 kg. Consequently, under the new classification system, code 10 vehicles are permitted to tow no more than 750 kilogrammes and have a maximum gross vehicle weight of 16,510 kilogrammes.
Typical jobs for Code 10 Drivers include tow truck drivers, warehouse drivers and long-distance delivery drivers.
Understanding EC Drivers
Formerly Code 11 and 14, EC drivers hold licenses on the following categories:
- EC (a): Authorises you to steer articulated automobiles with a gross combination mass of more than 16,000 kgs. With this code, you can also drive cars under the codes B, C1, C, EB, and EC1.
- EC (b): This allows you to steer rigid automobiles with more than 16,000 kgs of gross combination mass. This code also allows you to drive cars under the codes B, C1, C, EB, and EC1. A trailer with a gross combination mass of more than 750 kilos can be attached.
Typical jobs for EC drivers will include large-scale cargo transportation, tanker drivers and even driving instructors.
Advantages of recruiting specialized drivers with MASA
It is a common misconception that in these financially challenging times, businesses cannot afford to pay a driver recruitment agency to help them find drivers for hire.
Choosing the wrong driver for the job can be extremely costly. According to studies, the financial impact of a bad hire can be devastating, often amounting to a full year’s salary.
If you employ a recruitment agency like MASA to source drivers for hire in South Africa, you can rest assured that this leading team of specialist recruiters will be able to source the best driver candidate for your business.
