Safety
Basic safety equipment
Standard equipment such as cones, straps and basic PPE (where applicable) are part of our safety expectations for operating teams.
Overview
How we think about our fleet.
PTSMS operates a mix of 20ft and 40ft container trucks, supported by reefer units and additional equipment. Each lane and asset is matched to the cargo profile, receiving constraints and customer SLAs.
Planning
Lane-based allocation
Vehicles are assigned around lane density, cut-off times and unloading conditions — not on a “first come, first serve” basis.
Reliability
Preventive maintenance
Planned maintenance and checks reduce unplanned downtime and support stable, repeatable service levels.
Visibility
Digital tracking (WIP)
TMS-linked updates and GPS tracking (pilot) allow tighter coordination on loading, transit and receiving.
Primary linehaul workhorse
40ft container trucks
Used mainly for FCL movements and high-volume programs, our 40ft units are deployed on trunk routes where stability, safety and on-time arrival matter more than squeezing every last pallet.
- Suitable for full-container programs with stable weekly volumes.
- Deployed on key domestic and cross-border lanes (where applicable).
- Operated with clear loading and unloading SOPs to minimise turnaround issues.
Up to ~28 tons (lane-dependent)
Best for FCL
Long-haul & trunk routes
| Typical usage | Factory-to-DC, port-to-DC, DC-to-DC movements. |
| Load profile | Palletised, cartonised or mixed loads, depending on customer SOP. |
| Safety & compliance | Standard checks on tyres, brakes, lights and lashing before departure. |
| Operating view | Planned against fixed windows and cut-off times to reduce last-minute reshuffling. |
Flexible for mixed loads
20ft container trucks
20ft units are used when the priority is access and flexibility — smaller sites, tighter compounds and variable load sizes, including LCL and mixed cargo.
- Suitable for partial loads, LCL and mixed customer cargo.
- More manoeuvrable for challenging site access and urban deliveries.
- Often paired with distribution runs that require frequent stops.
Medium capacity
Best for LCL / mixed
Urban & regional routes
| Typical usage | Store deliveries, smaller warehouse compounds, multi-drop flows. |
| Load profile | Mixed pallets, cartons and promotional goods depending on routing. |
| Routing style | Planned for combinations of volume, time-window commitments and receiving capacity. |
| Planning approach | More dynamic — used to smooth peaks and balance between lanes. |
Temperature-sensitive cargo
Reefer containers
For temperature-controlled movements, our reefer units are managed with clear pre-trip checks, monitoring routines and escalation paths for exceptions.
- Used for temperature-sensitive or higher-risk cargo profiles.
- Backed by documented pre-loading and sealing procedures.
- Integrated into our TMS for trip records and POD traceability.
Chilled / frozen (range depends on unit)
Food & sensitive cargo
Documented SOPs
| Temperature control | Set points recorded before departure; monitoring approach evolving with system upgrades. |
| Product types | Food, temperature-sensitive goods and selected high-value cargo where required. |
| Risk management | Defined steps for temperature alarms, delay risks and alternate plans where possible. |
Beyond vehicles
Supporting equipment & controls.
A fleet is more than trucks. How we equip, track and maintain those assets determines the level of reliability you experience day to day.
Maintenance
Planned maintenance routines
Vehicles follow scheduled maintenance, with checks focused on brakes, tyres and key safety-critical components.
Systems
TMS & WMS integration
Movements are increasingly coordinated through our internal TMS and WMS, improving traceability from loading to POD.
WIP
Tracking & analytics (in progress)
We are progressively piloting more granular GPS tracking and performance dashboards for internal planning and partner visibility.