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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 DAFβs ultimate accolade March 14, 2024 BabcockΒ β the sole importer and distributor of DAF trucks, parts, and service in Southern Africa β has won the prestigious DAF International Sales Dealer of the Year award. Marius Barnard, the companyβs managing director, and Mark Gavin, national sales director, reveal that customer loyalty is one of the key reasons for the companyβs success. It costs five times more to attract a new customer than keep an existing one. Thatβs according to […]
Bringing the X-Factor to SAβs 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. βI 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 MacΓk, 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, fromΒ 8 to 11 April. The finalists for the IFOY Award 2024 have been announced β after much head scratching! A total of 35 companies put forward their products, but only 15 intralogistics providers from six […]
Inspirational excellence from a βgreat dadβ 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 Sinotrukβs 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 […]
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