The CBRTA is mandated through the SADC Protocol to take up the role of championing regional integration by facilitating the unimpeded flow of cross-border freight and passengers by road in order to promote trade and economic development with the SADC region. The strategic goals of the entity are to enhance organisational performance, facilitate unimpeded flow of cross-border transport, promote regional integration, promote safe and reliable cross-border transport, and positioning itself to enhance organisational sustainability