Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Does the 21-day grace period apply to truck licences?
Does the 21-day grace period apply to truck licences? February 3, 2023 The 21-day grace period after a motor vehicle licence expires applies to...
To park or not to park
To park or not to park February 6, 2023 Where can and cannot a truck park? Kevin van der Merwe, executive manager: certification &...
How to cost transport operations
How to cost transport operations February 10, 2023 Operating a commercial vehicle? NICK PORÉE has some invaluable advice for anyone entering – or wishing to...
RTMS unravelled
RTMS unravelled February 6, 2023 What is the RTMS (Road Transport Management System) and how does it benefit your organisation and the industry? RTMS is...
Scania charges ahead!
Scania charges ahead! February 2, 2023 Scania Southern Africa is leading the charge towards electric vehicles in an industry-first trial together with the...
Revealed: trucks not to blame for accidents
Revealed: trucks not to blame for accidents January 26, 2023 A Webfleet report reveals that trucks are not the primary cause of accidents on...
It’s not only about the trucks; it’s the person in the seat
It’s not only about the trucks; it’s the person in the seat January 19, 2023 The insurance game isn’t only about trucks, trailers, and...
Understanding permissible maximum combination mass
Understanding permissible maximum combination mass January 18, 2023 https://focusontransport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-17427.mp3?cb=1677567899.mp3 Overloaded goods vehicles cause considerable damage to road infrastructure – but understanding how permissible maximum...
Costs versus expenses
Costs versus expenses January 18, 2023 https://focusontransport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-17437.mp3?cb=1677567938.mp3 In any discussion of “costs” we must make the distinction between cost and expenditure (payments and orders)....
Freight operations management demystified
Freight operations management demystified January 18, 2023 https://focusontransport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-17442.mp3?cb=1677567943.mp3 It is extremely challenging to manage freight transport. NICK PORÉE demystifies the process with some easy-to-follow...
Financing – much more than a pricing decision
Financing – much more than a pricing decision January 17, 2023 https://focusontransport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-17447.mp3?cb=1677567942.mp3 Choosing the optimal bakkie, van, truck, bus, or coach is an important...
Scania and Rio Tinto develop autonomous trucks
Scania and Rio Tinto develop autonomous trucks December 15, 2022 https://focusontransport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-24273.mp3?cb=1677567946.mp3 Scania and Rio Tinto have agreed to develop autonomous haulage solutions. The aim?...
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