Author:focus-on-transport
Debunking the myths of expensive original spare parts February 5, 2024 Spare parts represent a fair share of maintenance costs for bus and coach owners, and their prices can vary considerably. Why should you buy original spare parts when there are alternatives at much lower cost? Roland Henriksson, who is responsible for Volvo Buses’ circular parts business and chassis and body parts assortment, gets to the heart of the matter, explaining how price and cost are two very different things. […]
Supply chain profession’s toughest year ever? March 4, 2024 Supply chain management may be the toughest it has ever been in 2024. For some time, change has been the only constant in supply chains. It looks like this volatility is set to continue, fuelled by geopolitical tensions, climate crises, and economic instability. With the following trends shaping supply chains in 2024, SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) president MJ Schoemaker says that they should be on the agendas […]
MAN invests in talent to fortify bus leadership March 5, 2024 MAN Automotive – the long-time leader in South Africa’s bus market – has announced two key appointments within its bus and coach division. Giacomo Virgili is the new head of sales and product bus and Ryno Blignaut has been appointed sales manager bus. Virgili joined MAN eight years ago, while Blignaut joined the company in 2013, and both are seasoned professionals in the commercial vehicle industry. During his decades-long […]
An eagle eye on truck tyres March 14, 2024 GoMetro has launched ConnecTyre: a rim-mounted tyre pressure and temperature management system that lets commercial vehicle owners livestream tyre pressure and temperature into their control centres. Tyre pressure and temperature are considered some of the hardest but most important factors to manage in a commercial vehicle fleet, says Justin Coetzee, CEO of GoMetro. Historically, tyre pressure monitoring systems only alerted the driver of the vehicle to any issues, despite vehicles often […]
MiX: Harnessing telematics for driver performance and fleet management March 13, 2024 Drivers and operators are the core of fleet-first companies, representing a pivotal area for driving tangible operational improvements. Monitoring drivers is critical for safety; telematics and fleet management empower businesses to proactively assess and optimise driver performance. By leveraging this technology and data-driven insights, companies can ensure safer operations, mitigate risks, and enhance overall productivity. Digitised solutions in vehicle telematics streamline fleet management protocols. This improves safety, compliance, […]
Babcock wins DAF’s ultimate accolade March 14, 2024 Babcock – the sole importer and distributor of DAF trucks, parts, and service in Southern Africa – has won the prestigious DAF International Sales Dealer of the Year award. Marius Barnard, the company’s managing director, and Mark Gavin, national sales director, reveal that customer loyalty is one of the key reasons for the company’s success. It costs five times more to attract a new customer than keep an existing one. That’s according to […]
Bringing the X-Factor to SA’s CV Market March 14, 2024 South Africa has witnessed a groundbreaking addition to the commercial vehicle (CV) scene with the launch of a true game-changer: the all-new D-MAX X-Rider by ISUZU Motors South Africa. Since its inception in 2016, the X-Rider series has carved out a niche for itself, captivating the South African market with its distinctive design and exceptional features. Integrated into the standard lineup a year later due to its instant popularity, previous […]
Innovation and sustainability in action March 8, 2024 While UD Trucks may be a company with a long legacy and a fascinating history, it is obsessed with two decidedly contemporary issues, namely innovation and sustainability, as STEFAN PERTZ* and CHARLEEN CLARKE discover on a trip to Japan. Anyone wanting to understand UD Trucks, its heritage, products, and culture, would be well advised to visit the UD Experience Center, which is located inside the premises of the UD headquarters and main […]
Gerber shatters glass ceiling March 8, 2024 Maretha Gerber is the new president and CEO of Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), breaking the mould in a traditionally male-dominated position. COLIN WINDELL reports on her promotion from VP of sales and marketing. Gerber succeeds Michael Dietz, who moves on to become president and CEO of Regional Centre Middle East and Africa for Daimler Truck. “I am honoured to be given this opportunity in the role of president and Group CEO of […]
New licence numbering system introduced in KZN March 5, 2024 On 29 November 2023, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Gazette number R4119 was published. The gazette introduced the new licensing system for display on number plates. KEVIN VAN DER MERWE, executive manager: certification and operations at the Road Freight Association (RFA), explains its implications. Two days earlier, on 27 November, Sipho Hlomuka, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison, had signed the new provincial legislation pertaining to the new licence numbering system […]
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