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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 […]
Black beauty March 17, 2021 Isn’t this simply the most stunning truck? We simply had to share it with FOCUS readers! It’s been acquired by James Ward, the owner of H&C Haulage in the United Kingdom. He always places great emphasis on the technology onboard his new vehicles and, up to now, has opted for a somewhat discreet design on his Arocs four-axle trucks: inconspicuous white. But now, Ward has pulled out all the stops and ordered his latest Arocs […]
Meet Neo, a voice assistant for parcel deliveries March 17, 2021 Thanks to the pandemic, the courier and parcel delivery business is skyrocketing. But how do couriers and parcel delivery companies ensure that every single parcel reaches its destination on time? Enter Neo, a voice assistant for parcel deliveries. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and logistics firm Hermes are working on Neo together with the start-up Neohelden from Karlsruhe, Germany. The voice assistant is currently being trialled in a pilot scheme in […]
Cascade showcases latest advancements at IFOY Test Days March 17, 2021 Two South African truck drivers – Cornel van der Westhuizen from Grain Carriers and Cederic Matthyse from Darling Romery – have each won air tickets to Japan! This was announced during a virtual awards ceremony for the winners of the Extra Mile Challenge 2020 driving competitions on Tuesday, March 16. The UD Extra Mile Challenge started in 2015 and is a global driver competition. It tests both pre-inspection and […]
All-new DAF Trucks to hit the highways March 17, 2021 Distributed by Babcock in southern Africa, the latest DAF Trucks will soon be hitting South Africa’s highways as the highly anticipated DAF CF and XF series are launched into the market. Specifically engineered for local road conditions, the latest DAF trucks offer pure excellence in transport efficiency while setting new benchmarks for driver comfort and safety. Sporting a striking and polished new look, the new CF and XF series trucks […]
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