Author:focus-on-transport
Worth more than their weight in gold! September 17, 2021 The pandemic has showcased the vital importance of truck drivers. But, despite this, not everyone who makes a living from navigating the road has remained employed. JACO DE KLERK dives into the global shortage of heavy commercial vehicle drivers and discovers that the pandemic certainly isn’t the only reason why. As Business Insider South Africa reports: “Companies in the United States are actively recruiting truck drivers from South Africa. In […]
Toyota connects fleet customers to the future September 16, 2021 In a world increasingly characterised by connectivity, information at our fingertips, and the old adage that “knowledge is power”, the launch of the MyToyota Fleet Lite platform is giving a major boost to small and medium (SME) fleet owners in South Africa. Things are changing in the automotive world – and for the better! Connectivity and associated technologies are currently at the forefront of a radical transformation of the automotive […]
Saving a tonne in mining tyres September 17, 2021 Heavy industrial mining, forestry and construction operations are set to enjoy enhanced efficiencies through Bridgestone Southern Africa’s (BSAF’s) state-of-the-art tyre maintenance grab trucks. The company has invested a total of R10 million, and the two speciality vehicles have already been deployed to mining, construction and industrial customers across South Africa. “The mobility and versatility of the Stellar grab truck is an extremely important enabler for operations that rely heavily on earthmoving […]
ILS celebrates its first birthday September 17, 2021 South Africa’s transport sector faces a shortage of about 3 000 truck and bus drivers as of this year, owing to the recruitment of unskilled, unqualified and illegal foreign drivers, says truck driver training and testing centre Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS). TRACY HANCOCK joined the company’s first birthday celebrations to find out more. The shortage of truck and bus drivers has severe repercussions. “Not only does it deprive locals of jobs, which […]
Scania wows truckers in Vegas September 15, 2021 As you read this article, MINExpo 2021 – the world’s largest mining event – is taking place in Las Vegas. There are numerous incredible trucks on display but one of them really caught our eye. It’s Scania’s 8×4 Heavy Tipper, and it is designed to meet the toughest demands in mining operations. According to Sven-Erik Gustafsson, head of Scania Mining, this beast of a truck offers an efficient transport solution with lower […]
Putco gets its 100th Mercedes-Benz bus September 15, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Buses has concluded the historic delivery of 100 vehicles to Putco with the final handover of the 100th bus. This follows a 100-unit order placed by Putco in 2020. The buses were delivered in batches, with the first being supplied in December 2020. In keeping with current times, the handover – which took place at the end of August 2021 in Sandton – was small. However, it certainly was illustrious, […]
New UD dealer in Vaal Triangle September 15, 2021 UD Trucks Southern Africa has announced the opening of a new service dealer in Sasolburg. Strategically located, UD Trucks Vaal will serve fleet owners in the industrial heartland of the country with certified UD Trucks service, parts, and roadside assistance. This brings the total number of independently owned UD Trucks dealers in South Africa to 38. “At UD Trucks, we believe in offering our customers more than just a vehicle. It […]
Driverless vessels hit the waterways! September 15, 2021 We’ve all read about autonomous trucks. Well, now autonomous boats are on the way! In a milestone moment slated to prove that the world’s waterways are primed and ready for autonomous technology, Sea Machines Robotics, a leading developer of autonomous command and control systems for the maritime industry, has announced that it will embark on a 1 000 nautical mile autonomous and remotely commanded journey around Denmark later this month. (1 000 […]
Freedom in SA: what freedom? September 15, 2021 The Economic Freedom of the World: 2021 Annual Report has just been released – and it contains some woeful findings when it comes to South Africa. These findings are relevant to the transport industry and indeed most economic sectors. CHARLEEN CLARKE attended the Free Market Foundation conference to announce these rankings this week. Economic freedom isn’t necessarily a term that is bandied about often. But it’s vitally important. According to Canada’s Fraser […]
101 not out! August 31, 2021 Finally, we bring you a really heart-warming story of a 101-year-old driver! His name is Harold Baggott – and this 101-year-old has taken the Ford Mustang Mach-E (Ford’s first all-electric SUV) for a test drive in the United Kingdom, 90 years after first learning to drive in a Model T! The extremely independent Baggott, who drives daily, took his great-grandchildren for a spin in the Ford. Born in 1920, Baggott had his first taste […]
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