About Us

WHO ARE WE

XCCS (Pty) Ltd main business is the transportation of petroleum products (Dangerous Goods) from import terminals, refineries and depots to retail and commercial sites throughout Botswana and neighboring countries.

OUR MISSION AND VISION 

  • To be the best and the safest road transport company on our roads
  • To be your preferred road transport company
  • To create an enjoyable work environment which allows employees personal fulfilment that leads to a loyal and productive work force
  • To treat our customers with respect to cultivate a tram approach where experience is applied with dedicated enthusiasm
  • To maintain our goal ZERO, “No harm to people and environment”
  • To maintain ISO 39001 certification
  • To maintain ISO 45001 certification
  • To maintain RTMS certification
  • To maintain SQAS certification

Training and Competency

XCCS ensure that all Bulk Vehicle Operators engaged in services meet customer requirements and are fully trained in the operation of the vehicle and its equipment. Employees are trained and regularly drilled in emergency procedures to enable them to respond effectively to any incident giving rise to an emergency. Training programs include:

  • Company Induction
  • Defensive Driving
  • Handling of Dangerous Goods
  • First Aid
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fatigue and Tiredness Management
  • Journey Management
  • Company Policies
  • Customer Specific Depot Procedures
  • Vehicle Rollover Prevention
  • Vehicle Maintenance

Journey Management and Monitoring

All routes that XCCS use between loading and delivery points have been assessed and specific controls have defined to manage the identified risks. Journey plans showing the rest and overnight areas, key hazards and mitigation actions for these points have been established and are discussed with drivers before each trip.
XCCS use vehicle satellite tracking system as well as drive cam system to measure and monitor the performance of the driver and vehicle on a real time basis.

Transport Security

XCCS have developed policies and procedures for all types of threats which drivers may experience to reduce the risks. Drivers are trained on how to respond to security threats and tips are regularly shared to increase awareness. Security risk is assessed during Route Risk Assessments of operated routes.

Personal Protective Clothing

All XCCS employees are issued with SABS approved PPE and as per customer requirements. Drivers PPE include but not limited:
  • Flame retardant work suit
  • Safety shoes
  • Hard hat
  • PVC gloves
  • Eye goggles

Vehicle Standard and Maintenance

XCCS operates vehicles in a “fit for purpose” condition and encourages the continued use and further development of safety enhancing features. Truck tractors are sent to Scania for service and/or repairs while trailers sent to GRW (OEM). Vehicles are serviced as per OEM service intervals. XCCS road tankers comply with the relevant road traffic legislation, standards or requirements.

Audits

XCCS operations will be subject to Internal and External audits, including roadside audits and on spot checks on vehicles, to assure driver compliance. After each audit a Remedial Action Plan is compiled, maintained and monitored.