SETCERGS

What SETCERGS does

SETCERGS (Sindicato das Empresas de Transportes de Carga e Logística no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul) is the patron employer union representing road freight transport companies in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, operating under the brand "A Casa do Transportador Gaúcho." Founded in August 1959 by 16 transport companies, it serves as the ANTT-homologated intermediary for RNTRC (Registro Nacional de Transportadores Rodoviários de Cargas) registrations and provides an integrated suite of regulatory, legal, training, and networking services to road freight and logistics companies across most of the state.

The organization's core offerings include RNTRC registration and reactivation (with up to 53% member discounts), integrated AET (Special Traffic Authorization) licensing across multiple Brazilian states and federal highways, toxicological exam origination, legal advisory via Zanella Advogados, the PSVS road safety certification program aligned with ISO 39001 and validated by GCS, and collective bargaining representation. Digital infrastructure includes a member portal for union dues issuance, a transport company search directory, an accounting calendar, and access to collective labor agreements. Non-core initiatives include the monthly Revista SETCERGS magazine (since 1987), the TranspoSul trade fair (24th edition in 2025 expecting R$1.5 billion in business), the NAS social action nucleus, and the INOVARH and COMJOVEM member engagement programs.

SETCERGS generates revenue through monthly/annual membership fees, transaction-based service fees (RNTRC, AET, toxicological exams), mandatory union dues processing (Contribuição Sindical and Assistencial), and venue rental of its 1,500 m² Porto Alegre headquarters. The organization is affiliated with Fetransul (a federation of 13 transport unions in Rio Grande do Sul) and ultimately with CNT (Confederação Nacional do Transporte), operating as a non-profit membership association rather than a commercial enterprise. It maintains strategic partnerships with ANTT, GCS, Dipesul Volvo, SEST SENAT, DB Diagnóstico, Transpocred, and REPOM, among others.

Name

SETCERGS

Legal name

Sindicato das Empresas de Transportes de Carga e Logística no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul

Website

https://setcergs.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SETCERGS is the ANTT-homologated patron employer union for road freight transport companies in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, providing RNTRC registration, AET licensing, legal advisory, ISO 39001 road safety certification (PSVS), training, and collective bargaining representation to its member transport companies since 1959.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Union Services (Road Freight Transport Association)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Inspection, Testing & Compliance (Safety, Emissions, Certification) (THAIANAC)

Keywords

• Road freight transport union
• RNTRC registration services
• AET traffic authorization
• ISO 39001 road safety
• Transport membership benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto Alegre

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Mensalidade Associativa (Membership Fees): Transport companies pay monthly membership fees to SETCERGS upon association. Association is finalized upon confirmation of first monthly payment via SETCERGS' billing system. Members receive access to benefits including legal advisory, RNTRC registration, discounts on services, training, and collective bargaining representation.
2. Taxas de Serviços (RNTRC, AET, Exame Toxicológico): SETCERGS charges fees for RNTRC (Registro Nacional de Transportadores Rodoviários de Cargas) registrations, AET (Special Traffic Authorization) requests, and toxicological exam vouchers. Members receive discounts of up to 53% on RNTRC fees, 20-30% on AET, and 17% on toxicological exams.
3. Locação de Espaços: SETCERGS rents out its 1,500 m² facility — including two auditoriums (100 and 250 capacity), meeting rooms, and a gourmet space — to member companies for events, trainings, and meetings at discounted member rates.
4. Contribuição Sindical e Assistencial: SETCERGS issues and processes union dues (Contribuição Sindical) and assistance contributions (Contribuição Assistencial) for member companies via its digital platform, as mandated by collective bargaining agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SETCERGS is the patron trade union representing road freight transport and logistics companies in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It bundles membership-based services for transport companies: ANTT/RNTRC registration handling with up to 53% discount, Integrated AET (Special Traffic Authorization) licensing across multiple states, toxicological exam origination (17% discount), legal advisory via Zanella Advogados, road safety certification through PSVS aligned with ISO 39001, professional training, collective labor agreement negotiation, supplier discount club, and the TranspoSul trade fair.

Product overview

SETCERGS (Sindicato das Empresas de Transportes de Carga e Logística no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul) is a patron employer union representing the road freight transport sector in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The organization offers a portfolio of membership services including regulatory registration (RNTRC, AET), professional driver testing (toxicology exams), legal and technical advisory, road safety certification programs (PSVS), professional training (Cursos e Capacitações, Trilha Contábil), and member-only digital tools (Área do Associado portal, transport search, accounting calendar, collective agreements). The union also operates social initiatives (NAS, INOVARH, COMJOVEM), publishes a monthly magazine (Revista SETCERGS), organizes the TranspoSul trade fair, and provides event space rentals. The service portfolio functions as a unified membership platform rather than a single software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PSVS: Programa de Segurança Viária do SETCERGS - Road Safety Program offering evaluation and guidance for transport companies on road safety compliance based on ISO 39001 and ESG requirements.
• INOVARH
• COMJOVEM
• NAS

Products and services

• RNTRC por E-mail (Registro Nacional de Transportadores Rodoviários de Cargas) Registration, reactivation, alteration and cancellation services for the National Registry of Road Freight Transporters (RNTRC) with ANTT, with up to 53% discount for associated companies on vehicle inclusions and reactivations under ANTT Resolution No. 5,982/2022. Target: road freight transport companies (TRRC) in Rio Grande do Sul.
• AET - Autorização Especial de Trânsito Integrated platform-driven Special Traffic Authorization service for vehicles transporting indivisible loads with exceeding weight and/or dimensions, covering federal (DNIT), state and monthly/annual permits across PR, SP, SC, BA, MG, ES, PE and GO. Members receive 20% discount, progressive up to 30% based on volume, with up to 40% reduction in form filling time. Target: road freight transport companies needing oversized/overweight load authorizations.
• Exame Toxicológico (Toxicological Exam Vouchers) Drug testing origination service for professional drivers, delivered in partnership with DB Diagnóstico laboratory with nationwide collection in Brazil. Members receive 17% discount. Target: transport companies required to administer toxicological exams to CNH-registered professional drivers.
• Assessoria Jurídica (Legal Advisory) Legal advisory service for members delivered by Zanella Advogados Associados, covering labor law, tax law, social security, fiscal and civil law. Target: SETCERGS member companies needing legal guidance on labor, tax and regulatory matters.
• PSVS - Programa de Segurança Viária do SETCERGS Road safety evaluation and certification program based on ISO 39001:2015 standard with technical validation from GCS (Global Certification System). Includes eight evaluation factors with audit requiring minimum 70% compliance. Sponsorship from Dipesul Volvo. Target: road freight transport companies pursuing ISO 39001 road safety certification and ESG positioning.
• Cursos e Capacitações (Trilha Contábil and SEST SENAT training) Training programs including the Trilha Contábil accounting course series and SEST SENAT partnership EAD courses covering critical road points, fire prevention, safe driving, ethics and environmental responsibility. Target: SETCERGS member companies' employees and HR teams.
• Convenções Coletivas de Trabalho (Collective Labor Agreements) Annual negotiation and publication of collective labor agreements between SETCERGS and worker entities, covering economic, social and assistance clauses. Target: SETCERGS member companies and their drivers in Rio Grande do Sul.
• Área do Associado (Member Self-Service Area) Digital member portal providing access to reference spreadsheets, duplicate invoices, union dues, registration updates and collective bargaining agreement documents. Target: SETCERGS member companies for self-service administrative tasks.
• Calendário Contábil (Accounting Calendar) Accounting calendar tool that tracks tax and regulatory obligations including DAE, DAS, FGTS, ICMS, INSS, IRPJ, IRRF, monthly fees, and PIS/COFINS/CSLL for transport companies. Target: SETCERGS member companies' accounting and finance teams.
• Busca por Transportadora (Transport Company Search Directory) Online directory allowing users to find associated transport companies based on location and service requirements. Target: shippers and clients seeking SETCERGS-associated road freight carriers.
• Locação de Espaços (Event Space Rental) Rental of SETCERGS headquarters event spaces including two auditoriums (100 and 250 capacity), a meeting room (24-30 capacity) and a 48m² gourmet space (24-36 capacity). Target: member companies and external clients for events, trainings and meetings, with member-discounted rates.
• TranspoSul (Road Freight and Logistics Trade Fair) Annual trade fair for road freight transport, logistics and cargo transportation held in Rio Grande do Sul, in its 24th edition in 2025 with 22,000 expected visitors and R$ 1.5 billion in expected business volume. Target: road freight transport companies, suppliers and logistics operators.
• Revista SETCERGS (Monthly Magazine) Monthly magazine published since 1987 covering road freight and logistics sector topics including company news, products, legislation, taxes and tolls. Target: SETCERGS members and partners across Rio Grande do Sul's TRRC sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• TranspoSul 2025 expected R$ 1.5 billion in business deals and 22,000 visitors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• ANTT (Agência Nacional de Transportes Terrestres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSETCERGS is the official ANTT-homologated entity authorized to process RNTRC (Registro Nacional de Transportadores Rodoviários de Cargas) registrations, reactivation, and vehicle inclusions for transport companies in Rio Grande do Sul. The partnership involves following ANTT Resolution 5.982/2022 for all RNTRC procedures.
• GCS (Global Certification System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCS provides technical validation for the PSVS (Programa de Segurança Viária do SETCERGS) as an internationally accredited conformity body for road safety, enabling SETCERGS member companies to obtain ISO 39001 certification.
• Dipesul VolvomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDipesul Volvo provides sponsorship for the PSVS (Programa de Segurança Viária do SETCERGS), contributing to the funding and visibility of the road safety program for transport companies.
• SEST SENATmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEST SENAT provides free training courses required for PSVS program participation, including courses on road safety, fire prevention, legislation, and social responsibility. SETCERGS directs members to SEST SENAT EAD platform for mandatory training.
• DB Diagnóstico (Laboratório)supportingOthersSETCERGS is an origination point for toxicological exam vouchers via partnership with DB Diagnóstico laboratory, offering 17% discount to members. The laboratory network covers all of Brazil.
• Zanella Advogados AssociadoscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZanella Advogados is the exclusive legal advisory firm for SETCERGS, providing labor law, tax law, civil law, and social security consulting to member companies. Services are accessible to members via SETCERGS.
• Ícaro Logística AmbientalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationÍcaro Logística provides specialized technical advisory for dangerous goods transport (produtos perigosos) to SETCERGS members, including environmental licensing and technical consulting. SETCERGS facilitates access for members at discounted rates.
• FETRANSUL (Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Cargas no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSETCERGS is one of 13 transport unions that form Fetransul, which covers the entire territory of Rio Grande do Sul. Fetransul connects SETCERGS to the CNT (Confederação Nacional do Transporte) in Brasília.
• CNT (Confederação Nacional do Transporte)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNT is the superior trade union body for transport in Brazil, founded in 1954. SETCERGS is part of the national transport union structure coordinated by CNT, which advocates for the sector at the federal level.
• TranspoSulcoreOthersTranspoSul is Brazil's major road freight and logistics trade fair, organized by SETCERGS. The event brings together transport companies, suppliers, and logistics operators, with the 2025 edition expecting 22,000 visitors and R$ 1.5 billion in business.
• NAS (Núcleo de Ação Social)supportingOthersFounded in 1987, NAS is SETCERGS' social action nucleus run by spouses of union leaders. It organizes charitable events including the annual Feijoada Beneficente supporting cancer patients through the Liga Feminina de Combate ao Câncer de Canoas.
• Banco de Alimentos do Rio Grande do SulsupportingOthersSETCERGS participates in the Banco de Alimentos food bank network, organizing solidarity actions such as 'Sábado Solidário' to collect food donations for families affected by floods, particularly in 2024.
• Empresas Apoiadoras (Supporting Companies)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSETCERGS has a tiered supporting company program: Diamond (Caran Contabilidade, Carraro Seguros, Truckpag), Gold (Grupo Apisul, Autotrac, FM Pneus, Michelin/Sascar, Sulgás, Tracker, Trucks Control, SigaSul, Motorista Já, Angel.Lira), Silver (Atual Pneus, Escorel, Hoff, Lotic, Luber, Pagani Despachante, Vale do Caí, Pippi Pneus), and Bronze (Ademicon, Bregalda, Edenred, Logística Seguros, GPS Pamcary, Sulina, Suspentech). These companies provide services to SETCERGS members at preferential rates.
• Transpocred (Cooperativa de Crédito)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTranspocred, a credit cooperative, offers special financing rates for SETCERGS members for new and used vehicles and implements (0km, seminovos). Contact via [email protected].
• REPOM (Edenred)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREPOM (Edenred) provides SETCERGS members with solutions for fuel management, toll vouchers, and freight management at negotiated rates.
• Grupo Hoff (Feijoada Beneficente Sponsor)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGrupo Hoff, a tire retreader and distributor, is a sponsor of the NAS 2026 Feijoada Beneficente supporting oncology patients through Liga Feminina de Combate ao Câncer de Canoas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FETRAMIG - Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Cargas do Estado de Minas Gerais: FETRAMIG is the Minas Gerais state federation for road cargo carriers. It is a direct peer because it represents the same employer constituency (TRRC companies), performs analogous collective bargaining and regulatory representation, and competes for the same kind of membership value proposition in a different Brazilian state.
• NTC&Logística - Associação Nacional do Transporte de Cargas e Logística: NTC&Logística is the national employer association representing road cargo carriers and logistics operators in Brazil. It is a direct peer because it serves the same customer base (TRC companies) with comparable services — sector research, regulatory advocacy, training, and events — competing for member mindshare at the national level.
• CNT - Confederação Nacional do Transporte: CNT is Brazil's national transport confederation and the apex body above Fetransul and SETCERGS. Founded in 1954, CNT represents the same employer constituency nationwide and provides collective bargaining, sector research and political advocacy comparable to what SETCERGS delivers at the state level — making it the closest hierarchical peer.
• FETRANSPAR - Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Cargas do Estado do Paraná: FETRANSPAR is the Paraná state federation of road freight carriers. It is a direct peer because it represents TRRC employers in a neighboring southern Brazilian state with the same collective bargaining, regulatory advocacy and member services model as SETCERGS, competing for member relevance in overlapping geographies.
• FETCESP - Federação das Empresas de Transportes de Cargas do Estado de São Paulo: FETCESP is the São Paulo state-level federation of road cargo carriers, structurally identical to SETCERGS but operating in Brazil's largest state economy. It is a direct peer because it provides the same union-style representation, collective bargaining and regulatory services to TRRC carriers in SP — competing for the same kind of member company on a different state footprint.
• Fetransul - Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Cargas no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul: Fetransul is the state-level federation to which SETCERGS belongs, grouping 13 transport unions across Rio Grande do Sul. It is the most direct peer because it operates the same union/federation model, sits in the same geography, and represents the same employer constituency (road freight carriers) — only at a federated level rather than as a single affiliated union.
• FETRANCESC - Federação das Empresas de Transporte de Cargas e Logística de Santa Catarina: FETRANCESC is the Santa Catarina state federation for road cargo and logistics carriers. It is a direct peer because it serves the same TRRC constituency in an adjacent southern Brazilian state, offering the same mix of collective bargaining, regulatory representation and member services that SETCERGS provides in RS.

Others

• SEST SENAT - Serviço Social do Transporte e Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem do Transporte: SEST SENAT is Brazil's national transport-sector social service and training organization, mandated to provide driver training and health services. It is an ecosystem peer rather than a competitor — SETCERGS directs PSVS participants to SEST SENAT for mandatory training — but it overlaps in the training-and-certification space and is a comparable sector institution.

Regional players

• FETRANSPOR - Federação das Empresas de Transportes de Passageiros do Estado do Rio de Janeiro: FETRANSPOR is the Rio de Janeiro state federation for passenger (rather than cargo) road transport companies. It is a regional peer because it operates the same state-federation structure for transport employers, but serves a different sub-sector (passenger vs. freight) and a different state, limiting direct competition with SETCERGS.

Emerging players

• Fenatran - Feira Internacional de Logística, Transporte de Cargas e Comércio Exterior: Fenatran is Brazil's largest road freight and logistics trade fair, held in São Paulo. It is a partial peer because it occupies the same sector-event space as SETCERGS's TranspoSul — though at much larger national scale — competing for exhibitor and sponsor budget from the same carrier and supplier universe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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