Author:focus-on-transport
Trucking cybersecurity unpacked April 9, 2024 Trucks are computers on wheels, and they are becoming ever-smarter. So too are the criminals who seek to hack into them. Bearing this in mind, a new report into trucking cybersecurity makes for interesting reading. Last year, at its Digital Solutions Conference in Houston, the US National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) was able to demonstrate how a hacker could compromise a truck’s brakes by sending a message to its diagnostic system using a […]
Bye bye, diesel May 6, 2024 More and more companies are shunning diesel. Porsche is one such firm. Together with its logistics partners, the sports car manufacturer is using six new electric heavy-duty trucks at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach, and Leipzig sites. Porsche is, of course, no stranger to e-mobility. The Taycan has been massively successful, sometimes even outselling the iconic 911, and many more electric cars are to come. But the company isn’t just turning its back on petrol and […]
Dust contamination and component failure: a clear cause-and-effect correlation May 6, 2024 The road transport industry can be a high dust environment that requires regular monitoring of all machine components to identify possible threats or risks before they negatively affect equipment. Recently, the condition monitoring team from WearCheck tested an oil sample from a client in the road transport industry. Shesby Chabaya, WearCheck Zimbabwe operations HOD, outlines the findings and lessons learnt with regards to the effects of dust contamination […]
Powerfleet and MiX blaze a new fleet management trail May 16, 2024 The merger of Powerfleet and MiX Telematics has been successfully completed, forming a significant player in the mobile asset Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector. The powerful combination creates a scaled, global entity of choice focused on unifying business operations by simplifying how customers manage, analyse, and utilise data to drive improved business performance. “Combining Powerfleet with MiX, an extremely well-run and profitable organisation, will establish […]
MAN: differentiation via superior service May 21, 2024 MAN Automotive South Africa is proactively working to help stem the effects of rising purchase costs by optimising the specification of its heavy-duty TGS 26-440. COLIN WINDELL finds out more at Nampo… While the full-spec version of the TGS 26-440 is still available to operators, the optimised premium option comes with steel rims in place of aluminium, manual side mirrors finished in black rather than colour-coded, no chrome enhancement on the front […]
Charged up and ready to go! May 14, 2024 It’s one thing to purchase an electric bus; it’s another thing entirely to charge it. In Germany, this problem was recently solved by making the electric bus depot the bus supplier’s responsibility. The bus operator to which we’re eluding is ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft (ESWE), the company responsible for public transport in Wiesbaden, Germany. The supplier in question is Daimler Buses, which has delivered a turnkey, electrified depot for ESWE. Daimler has also […]
Astron Energy helps to drive the SA economy May 10, 2024 Fuel remains the currency that drives much of the economic activity in South Africa and the country’s criss-crossing network of roads is the lifeblood of its economy. Government is working hard to overhaul the functioning of our rail system and ports, which are both key to the import and export of goods. But for the time being, road freight transport remains key to how we transport goods, with an […]
Harnessing Crystal’s Predictive Power in Fleet Management May 8, 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of fleet asset management, predictive analytics stands as a transformative force, equipping businesses with the foresight needed to make pre-emptive decisions that enhance efficiency and productivity. Crystal, powered by Ctrack, is at the forefront of this revolution. Crystal is a robust platform enriched with a suite of plug-ins that empower clients to predict and manage fleet operations with unprecedented precision. Predictive power in fleet management involves […]
On with the show! May 16, 2024 In typical Nampo fashion, this year’s rendition of the exhibition didn’t disappoint visitors, with the automotive industry turning up en masse. Nampo 2024, the 56th presentation of the Harvest Day, took place in the Free State from 14 to 17 May. The theme this year was “Agriculture in a Digital Age”: as is the case in so many industries, connectivity is driving efficiency, sustainability, and prosperity in farming practices. In a landscape where […]
Isuzu Trucks: determined to stay on top May 17, 2024 It’s tough at the top. Isuzu Truck South Africa has been the top seller in the country’s medium and heavy commercial vehicle market for the last 11 years, but is acutely aware of increasing competition from the East. COLIN WINDELL reports… For this reason, the annual Nampo Harvest Day show in Bothaville, Free State (hosted by Grain SA) remains a singularly important focus point for the company, which is currently […]
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