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Out with the old, in with the new? March 22, 2021 The medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 5,1% between 2020 and 2025, says Mordor Intelligence, a global market research and consultancy firm based in India. What will be the driving force? And will there be any new developments? In its report “Medium and Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles Market – Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact and Forecasts (2021 – 2026)” Mordor […]
Scania 540 S wins big in comparative press tests March 22, 2021 Scania recently participated in two comparison tests organised in Germany by European trade magazines. The results for the 1000 Punkte Test (1000 Point Test) and European Truck Challenge (ETC) have now been published and, up against leading competitors, Scania’s 540 S tractor has won both! “Winning these comparison tests is yet another point of proof for Scania’s industry-leading position,” says Stefan Dorski, senior vice president and head of […]
How to get your trailers back on the road March 22, 2021 We all hope that the South African economy will improve – and that this will see more trucks and more trailers on our roads. If your trailers have been standing idle for several weeks, read on… From brakes and tyres to air tanks, there are several risks that could arise when a trailer has been idle for weeks (or months). To avoid any potential issues when returning them […]
Top technologies changing the trailer industry March 22, 2021 As with all businesses, stakeholders in the transport industry – from trucking companies and rental-trailer providers to companies that transport their own goods – are continually looking for ways to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. For many, the answer is to implement new technologies as they become available. Apress release from the USA-based Boxwheel Trailer Leasing indicates that the transport industry is currently experiencing a technological boom. “New equipment, new apps, […]
Keep on rolling March 22, 2021 Tyres are playing an important role in helping to reduce truck emissions ahead of the phasing out of diesel engines, with a range of innovations to help save CO2, increase mileage and be more sustainable. DAN PARTON reports … Road transport is said to contribute 25% of overall CO2 emissions, according to European Commission studies, which means that all parts of the sector – from vehicle manufacturers to fuel providers and tyre manufacturers – […]
Icecold Bodies launches new Rhino Range March 22, 2021 Icecold Bodies, one of South Africa’s most respected body-and-trailer manufacturers, has lifted the lid on its new Rhino Range of rigid bodiesand trailers. Based in Heidelberg, Gauteng, Icecold Bodies was established in 1993 by Burt Gildenhuys senior. “My father established the company after demand grew for high-quality insulated truck bodies and trailers for the transportation of frozen, chilled and dry freight products,” explains Burt Gildenhuys junior, who is managing director of […]
Farewell to Tina March 22, 2021 It is with great sadness that we inform you that Tina Monteiro, publisher of this magazine, has passed away. Charleen Clarke, editorial director, recalls that she first met Tina about three decades ago. “Tina was selling the advertisements for a magazine called Transport Management, which closed down many years ago. I was contracted by its publishers to edit the magazine. When I met Tina, I was absolutely blown away by her prowess. I’d honestly […]
Hino partners with Standard Bank November 18, 2020 Hino South Africa has established a partnership with Standard Bank Fleet Management to provide comprehensive, price-competitive and cost-effective service and maintenance plans for its truck customers. Pieter Klerck, general manager Hino SA, says the company is continuously looking at ways in which it can enhance the ownership experience for customers. “We first re-evaluated our pre-2018 service and maintenance programmes. Next, we conducted extensive investigations into the after-sales product offerings of our competitors […]
Cascade showcases latest advancements at IFOY Test Days March 17, 2021 The International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Test Days are about to begin! They take place from March 24-26 in Dortmund, Germany (sadly, thanks to the pandemic, we cannot be there in person). But we will be joining the event virtually – and there’s going to be some great technology on display. For instance, Cascade Corporation, the global leader in forklift attachments, forks, accessories and related […]
I-Shift turns 20! March 17, 2021 The I-Shift intelligent automated manual transmission (AMT) from Volvo Trucks is turning 20! This innovation continues to be an important benchmark in the industry, thanks to its positive impact on fuel consumption, vehicle performance, safety and driver comfort. When I-Shift was first launched globally in 2001, Volvo Trucks confirmed its belief in a clutch-based transmission system as the most efficient design for automatic gear-changing. Since then, more than one million trucks have been sold […]
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