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The Iveco Stralis X-WAY is a light construction truck that offers best-in-class payload. JARLATH SWEENEY, from Fleet Magazine, tests it For operators of multi-axle trucks, especially eight-wheelers, it’s all about payload – particularly if running concrete mixers. When Iveco launched the Stralis X-Way, it raised the stakes in terms of providing a lightweight, durable, off-road application with the highest payload. Designed for on-road applications and light off-road deliveries, the X-Way offers the best of both elements within the Iveco truck family; […]
With a pedigree bolstered by a string of victories in numerous truck competitions – including the 2017 International Truck of the Year contest – Scania’s latest range of next-generation, long-haul thoroughbreds has earned an enviable reputation for delivering premium-quality engineering, cutting-edge efficiency and excellent driver control and comfort Recently released in South Africa, models in Scania’s latest long-haul line-up have attracted plenty of attention for their leading levels of refinement, outstanding fuel economy and spacious, tastefully trimmed cabins – not […]
For the past 15 months, South Africa’s trucking industry has been subject to a spate of violent attacks allegedly carried out in the name of protest action aimed at preventing foreign nationals from taking local jobs Ironically, one of the latest victims was a Cape-based truck driver, Bernard Groenewald, who died of injuries sustained when his vehicle was petrol bombed on the N1 near Touws River in the early hours of June 2. South Africa’s Road Freight Association (RFA), estimates […]
MAN Automotive South Africa adds Emergency Brake Assist as a standard feature. One of South Africa’s undisputed, preferred long-distance haulage trucks has won various accolades for performance efficiencies in recent months – and it was voted Truck Test Champion in 2017 for both fuel efficiency and payload productivity by this magazine. The TGS 26.480 6×4 BLS EfficientLine sports a number of technical specifications that optimise driveline efficiencies – such as the proven D26 Commonrail MAN engine, MAN TipMatic TX automated […]
FESARTA endorses a suggestion by the Road Freight Association (RFA) that perhaps South Africa needs a few “NO TRUCK DAYS” to bring home to authorities the importance of road transport as the lifeline for the survival of the country’s fragile economy The latest newspaper reports of violence perpetrated by so-called truck-driver associations all around South Africa are further evidence of the disconnect between government and the industries that are battling to keep a declining economy on track. The shocking statistic […]
With South Africa the designated base for Indian brand Mahindra’s expansion into Africa, company representatives discuss the prospects of introducing a greater range of commercial vehicles into the local market. Wynter Murdoch reports India-based business conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra is looking to expand its automotive operations in South Africa – a country which it regards as its second home. That’s the word from Arvind Mathew, the company’s chief of international operations, who was recently in Cape Town to attend the […]
Truck drivers and representatives of trucking companies are running a gauntlet of violence and intimidation – which includes loss of life and destruction of vehicles and property – as unrest grips South Africa’s road transportation industry. WANITA WALLACE reports For more than a year, newspapers and transport-focused websites around the country have carried reports of truck drivers being killed or injured – and their vehicles burnt or damaged – following acts of violence allegedly aimed at protecting the jobs of […]
Despite the popularity of the Port of Durban, experts argue that the Port of Maputo is more cost-effective and efficient – something South African businesses can’t ignore if they hope to remain competitive. MARISKA MORRIS investigates The Port of Durban might not be able to compete with the Port of Maputo for much longer as experts point to the time and money that can be saved by simply diverting goods to Mozambique. At a Transport Forum session in June, John […]
Budgets at many South African companies are under extreme pressure, with cost-cutting prevalent in almost every department. Fleet managers are among those feeling the pinch, under orders to reduce expenses in the face of ever-rising overheads. Experts say telematics is one tool that can help them. WANITA WALLACE reports When a business has a fleet of vehicles to manage, small savings can go a long way – especially when it comes to fuel, which is typically the second-biggest expense after […]
Sales of used commercial vehicles are about much more than just the trucks, according to TruckStore, which aims to build long-term partnerships with its customers. As part of Daimler Truck and Buses Southern Africa (DTBSA), TruckStore provides clients with the same reliability that is synonymous with the Daimler brands. It prides itself on being a trustworthy business partner for its customers. “It is about building long-term relationships. TruckStore aims to support customers who are starting up and can’t afford new […]
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