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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 […]
Face to face with the 2024 Dakar winner! March 11, 2024 One of the advantages of serving on the International Truck of the Year jury is the fact that it really opens doors. In this case, it opened the door to the Dakar-winning Iveco piloted by Martin Macík, who was one of an incredible seven Iveco drivers who finished in the Top 10 at the Dakar this year! It also secured us a personalised photograph! But, enough about the souvenirs; […]
IFOY finalists announced March 8, 2024 A total of 17 products from 15 companies are in the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) final this year. All finalists will undergo the IFOY Audit during the Test Camp Intralogistics at Messe Dortmund, Germany, from 8 to 11 April. The finalists for the IFOY Award 2024 have been announced – after much head scratching! A total of 35 companies put forward their products, but only 15 intralogistics providers from six […]
Inspirational excellence from a “great dad” March 15, 2024 Standing before the distinguished audience at the second annual MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards on 8 June 2023, JONATHAN MPHAKE couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the significance of the moment. Having been named the Best Fleet Manager in South Africa at the inaugural awards in 2022, I was honoured to be able to address the audience on this momentous occasion, following in the footsteps of industry stalwarts like Gavin Kelly, CEO […]
Sinotruk shatters records in meteoric rise March 13, 2024 On 1 March 2024, the departure ceremony of Sinotruk’s 14,000th exported heavy truck for the month of February was met with great fanfare. The ceremony took place as the truck, along with 50 others, was driven out of customs in the Jinan Zhangjin Comprehensive Bonded Zone, a 5.22-km2 trade and import hub in the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong province in Eastern China. A number of dignitaries were there […]
Scania celebrates record year March 13, 2024 Scania’s Annual and Sustainability report, detailing its financial, social, and environmental performance in 2023, has been published. It reveals that the company had a strong finish to a record year. As we all know, 2023 was another year in which geopolitical and macroeconomic instability had an impact on the business environment. Scania was able to navigate through this, however, proving its financial resilience and ability to deliver sustainable growth. In 2023, the company’s […]
Revealed: why we need international standards March 11, 2024 We’ve all heard about international standards like ISO. But are they really necessary? Oliver Naidoo, managing director of JC Auditors (JCA), tackled this issue at the recent Transport Forum meeting at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). He delivered a compelling presentation on the pivotal role of international ISO standards in fostering sustainable supply chains, with a focus on adoption within South Africa. Naidoo’s insights shed light on the critical benefits and […]
Isuzu D-MAX delivers yet again October 17, 2023 Isuzu’s D-MAX 3.0 V-Cross 4×2 double cab does not deviate from the model range’s long-standing reputation. FOCUS’s BAREND VAN WYK was impressed by this stylish, sporty, and comfortable bakkie. The first thing I must say is that I thoroughly enjoyed this vehicle. As promised by Isuzu, it is super comfortable, looks absolutely amazing, and offers great fuel consumption. From the outside, the seventh generation of the D-MAX range is bolder and sportier […]
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