What we do

Services thatmove yourbusiness forward

From technology to political representation, the GTTC offers a complete range of services for transport professionals.

Technical services Member support Advocacy

Innovation & technology

Technical services

CSYSCAM

Truck tracking system

Truck Tracking and Monitoring Centre for Cameroon

CSYSCAM is a real-time geolocation and tracking system for freight vehicles affiliated to the GTTC. It monitors routes, detects diversions and improves cargo security.

Real-time GPS tracking of trucks
Automatic alerts when something goes wrong
Route reports for customers
Fewer thefts and diversions
Web and mobile interface for operators

CISOR-PSRC

Road safety & prevention

Integrated Road Safety Centre – Cameroon Road Safety Programme

CISOR-PSRC coordinates the GTTC’s road safety initiatives in partnership with law enforcement and the National Road Safety Committee. It runs awareness and training programmes for drivers.

Roadside awareness campaigns
Defensive driving training
Partnership with the CNSR and law enforcement
Distribution of safety equipment
Accident statistics for the sector

For our members

Member support

Training, alerts, legal assistance, regulatory monitoring: all the services you can access as a member.

OHADA & management trainingMaster the legal and management framework of your business

The Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) governs commercial relations in 17 African countries, including Cameroon. The GTTC runs practical training sessions to help transport operators understand and apply this law in their day-to-day business.

OHADA course content

Uniform Act on General Commercial Law: trade register, business assets
Uniform Act on Commercial Companies: setting up, running and winding up a transport company
Transport contract law: obligations of the carrier, the shipper and the consignee
Civil and criminal liability of the carrier in the event of an accident or loss of goods
Debt recovery: simplified procedures for transport operators
Enforcement procedures: vehicle seizure, practical steps

Business management training

Simplified accounting for transport operators
Cash management and operating cost optimisation
Drawing up a transport business plan
Calculating cost per kilometre and setting profitable fares
Human resources: employment contracts for drivers
Access to financing: microcredit, banks, SME support funds

Practical details

Quarterly sessions in Douala, Yaoundé and the regional delegations
Duration: 2 to 3 days per module (intensive sessions)
Trainers: OHADA law specialists and partner chartered accountants
Group size: 20 to 40 participants per session
Training certificate issued by the GTTC
Preferential rate for GTTC members (50% off the public rate)

Road safety trainingDrive professionally, protect lives

Cameroon has one of the highest road accident rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Through its CISOR-PSRC programme, the GTTC develops advanced training to professionalise driving and reduce accidents among its members.

Defensive driving module

Preventive driving techniques on Cameroonian roads (road surface, signage)
Managing fatigue and organising driving and rest times
Driving at night and in bad weather (fog, heavy rain)
Handling emergencies: punctures, breakdowns, incidents on the road
Daily vehicle check before departure (pre-trip checklist)
Effects of alcohol, medicines and drugs on driving

First aid module

First aid at the scene of a road accident
Securing an accident scene and protecting victims
Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Alerting and working with emergency services (useful numbers)
Managing physical and psychological shock after an accident
Mandatory first aid kit: contents and use

Partnerships and certification

Programme run with the National Road Safety Committee (CNSR)
Cooperation with the National Gendarmerie and the Traffic Police
Courses recognised by Cameroon’s Ministry of Transport
Participation in national road safety campaigns
GTTC / CNSR certificate issued to certified participants
Possible insurance premium discounts for certified drivers

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Fuel price dataStay informed on prices and anticipate shortages

Fuel accounts for 30 to 45% of a Cameroonian transport operator’s running costs. Price swings, seasonal shortages and pump fraud directly threaten your profitability. The GTTC monitors prices in real time and alerts its members.

Our fuel monitoring system

Daily pump price readings in all 10 regions of Cameroon
Tracking of world crude oil prices and their impact on pump prices
Early detection of regional shortages and alerts to the members concerned
Comparison of official prices with prices actually charged
Reporting of fraudulent filling stations or those charging excessive prices
Coordination with the Anti-Fuel-Fraud Committee in serious cases

Bulletins and publications

Weekly fuel price bulletin sent by SMS and WhatsApp
Monthly report on price trends and their impact on transport costs
Immediate alert for price changes above 5% or shortages
Price comparison by region (Douala, Yaoundé, Garoua, Maroua…)
Practical tips to optimise fuel costs
12-month price history in the GTTC members’ area

Advocacy

Representing transport operators on the Anti-Fuel-Fraud Committee
Negotiating preferential rates with partner distributors (e.g. Tradex)
Exposing speculation and fuel adulteration
Advocacy for revised fuel subsidies for professionals
Monitoring government decisions on pump price structures

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Legal assistanceProfessional defence of your rights

Cameroonian transport operators face many disputes: accidents, contract disputes, abuse by inspection officers, unfair licence suspensions, unpaid customers. The GTTC offers its members a comprehensive legal assistance service.

Disputes covered

Road accidents: reporting and follow-up with insurers
Disputes with shippers or customers: unpaid bills, damaged goods
Disputes with the authorities: unfair licence suspension, vehicle seizure, contested fines
Disputes at checkpoints with fuel or toll officers
Employment disputes: dismissals, overtime, unpaid driver wages
Land disputes over garages and parking areas

Our assistance service

Legal helpline Monday to Friday (8 am – 5 pm)
Free initial legal advice for all GTTC members
Referral to partner lawyers specialising in transport law
Help drafting complaints and administrative appeals
Representation of the member in conciliation and out-of-court procedures
Case follow-up with regular updates to the member

Legal prevention

OHADA-compliant transport contract templates
Practical guides to your rights at police and gendarmerie checkpoints
Document checklist: vehicle and driver papers
Training on carriers’ rights and obligations under Cameroonian law
Monitoring of new regulations that may affect you

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Transport policy monitoringKeep up with regulations and reforms in the sector

Cameroon’s land transport regulations change constantly: new laws, implementing decrees, fare reforms, bilateral agreements. The GTTC analyses these texts, assesses their impact on members and shares the information in a clear, accessible way.

What we monitor

Laws and regulations from the Ministry of Transport
Presidential decrees and ministerial orders affecting the sector
Official fare policies (transport rates, tolls, taxes)
Bilateral agreements with neighbouring countries (Chad, CAR, Nigeria, Gabon)
Customs reforms affecting road freight in transit
Road infrastructure projects and their impact on business

Our publications

Monthly newsletter “Le Point Transport” on regulatory news
Alert bulletins for urgent changes (new tax, emergency law)
Practical fact sheets on how new texts apply on the ground
Comparative analysis of the regulatory environment in neighbouring countries
Annual report on the state of Cameroon’s land transport sector
Library of official texts in the GTTC members’ area

Our participation in official bodies

National Road Safety Committee (CNSR)
Ministry of Transport consultations
Interministerial committees on transport, customs and security
Monitoring of the Douala–N’Djamena corridor with Chadian and Cameroonian authorities
Contributions to World Bank studies on transport in Central Africa
Representation within FETRANS-CEEAC

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Our voice

Representation & advocacy

The GTTC is the official voice of Cameroon’s land transport sector before national and international bodies.

Dialogue with the authorities

Representing the sector before the Ministry of Transport, the Presidency of the Republic and Parliament.

National Road Safety Committee

Active participation in the National Road Safety Committee so that operators’ concerns are reflected in public policy.

Anti-Fuel-Fraud Committee

Member of the committee fighting fuel fraud, protecting members from illegal practices and artificial shortages.

Douala–N’Djamena corridor

Negotiating and monitoring bilateral agreements on the Douala–N’Djamena trade corridor to ease freight and reduce harassment.

Get access to all these services

GTTC membership gives you access to all of these services at a preferential rate.

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