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Truck Test is almost upon us! May 11, 2022 Excitement is mounting, with the 2022 Truck Test just around the corner. It’s THE event on the transport calendar this year! Truck Test 2022 is about to happen! The event, which takes place from May 31 to June 2, will put an incredible line-up of trucks through their paces. Because it’s the key trucking route in South Africa, we’re testing the trucks on the N3. As has been the case since […]
Advertorial: MAN geared for Nampo! May 10, 2022 MAN South Africa is fully geared for a thrilling NAMPO 2022. The annual NAMPO Harvest Day event continues to draw enormous crowds to the largest, most comprehensive agricultural exhibition in the southern hemisphere. Over the years, NAMPO has consistently grown in importance and stature, and it is an exciting fixture in MAN South Africa’s events calendar. The MAN South Africa team is confident that NAMPO 2022 will surpass all expectations and is […]
Ever Star is shining bright! May 5, 2022 Ever Star Industries has started the year with a bang, and the company is anticipating a great 2022. Ever Star Industries, distributor of Powerstar trucks, Powerstar FT Series trucks, and Shantui construction/mining equipment in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, has kicked off 2022 in spectacular fashion. By all accounts, this positive trend should continue for the rest of the year. According to Mike Hawkins, senior manager: commercial, Ever Star Industries has not been […]
Truck tyre insurance is here! April 27, 2022 Dunlop has become the first tyre manufacturer in South Africa to launch truck tyre insurance. Truck owners and operators demand the most from their tyres, which are an essential aspect of keeping fleets moving and getting drivers and cargo safely to their destinations. With the high mileage requirements of heavy vehicles in this sector, there is enormous pressure to maximise cost per kilometre (CPK), reduce breakdown costs, and overcome challenging traffic congestion […]
Avoid unnecessary spending with Ctrack’s bespoke solutions April 19, 2022 Safe driving and cost savings are always a good idea. Ctrack can help customers to achieve both. South Africans are staring down the barrel of another fuel price hike, with the cost of diesel and illuminating paraffin increasing to levels never seen before. While there is nothing that drivers and fleet operators can do about the actual fuel price, the way vehicles are used can significantly impact a business. Drivers […]
Fuchs’ new packs: easy on the environment April 19, 2022 Fuchs has introduced new small packs for the automotive sector that are more user-friendly and easy on the environment. Introduced globally by the Fuchs Group at the end of last year, the new small packs for the automotive sector feature easily recognisable labels and images, pictographs, and colour codes to help customers select the correct oil, with an optimised bottle shape with a longer neck for smoother pouring. Just as […]
Revealed: how the Olympics promotes sustainable transport April 19, 2022 For obvious reasons, we all associate the Olympics with great sporting achievements. But they’re also playing a role in promoting sustainable transport in host cities. Here are some examples of practical and sustainable improvements that have been achieved in recent years. Better public transport systems enable more people to travel without cars, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. While transport upgrades are not required for the organisation of the Games, […]
Supply chain management can alleviate suffering in Ukraine March 25, 2022 As the conflict in Ukraine escalates, global supply chains and the importance of supply chain management are again in the spotlight, as they were at the peak of the Covid-19 crisis. Humanitarian supply chain management has a crucial role to play in alleviating human suffering in Ukraine. The skills, competence, and risk management strategies of supply chain professionals, as well as the flexibility and resilience of supply chains, will […]
Cargo crimes in SA: no big surprise April 7, 2022 Cargo crimes are commonplace in South Africa and, while many still make headlines, no one is surprised to read the articles… In February 2022, police intercepted a gang of 25 gunmen as they were planning to hijack a cash-in-transit vehicle. Ten suspects were shot dead, eight were arrested, five police officers were injured, two more were airlifted to hospital, and a helicopter pilot was also shot and injured during the […]
Vibro to supply loads for Truck Test 2022 April 19, 2022 One of the most important facets of Truck Test – apart from the trucks and trailers – is the load. Ideally, it’s great if the trailers can all be packed with the same loads. This is now possible, thanks to the support of Vibro. Vibro has been manufacturing and delivering concrete kerbs, paving, and bricks for use in domestic, industrial, and decorative applications within the construction industry for the […]
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