Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Time to rethink your insurance plan
What are the financial risks attached to global insurance programmes for fleet owners with cross-border operations? WILLIAM GEORGE finds out. There are several financial...
Budget 2018: definitely not business friendly
While the 2018 Budget was reasonably sound, it didn’t do nearly enough to promote economic growth in South Africa, writes CHARLEEN CLARKE. Econometrix has...
Drivers need ongoing support and training
With more than 5 500 permanently employed drivers on its books, Innovative Staffing Solutions (iSS) has developed comprehensive training, as well as systems and...
A team to dominate Africa
A general force to be reckoned with, Team De Rooy Iveco once again proved its might in the toughest rally races on the planet....
Drink coffee, power a bus
A London-based enterprise is turning coffee grinds into fuel to power up London buses. WILLIAM GEORGE looks at this initiative, other alternatives and the...
Back to the basics of transporting petrochemicals
Covering the basics is always the most important aspect of approaching any big task, and hauling dangerous petrochemicals across a country or continent is...
Can it carry the load?
The maintenance of a vehicle will differ depending on its application, age and condition. However, there are some basics that apply to all vehicles....
Repair, replace or refund
WILLIAM GEORGE explores how the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) protects buyers of used vehicles and what they should look out for when purchasing a...
A closer FOCUS on Trailers
The new and used vehicle market experienced various fluctuations in sales figures in 2017. Nkosini Ngwenya investigates how these may have impacted the trailer...
Filter down to effective filtration
Filters are often replaced with cheaper alternatives. However, when it comes to your vehicle’s filters – cheaper definitely doesn’t equal cheerful. Just how many...
People and places behind UD Trucks
UD Trucks Southern Africa has invested R30 million in upgrades to its assembly plant in Rosslyn. FOCUS had the opportunity to get an inside...
PPC Slurry increases its Scania Mining Fleet
Scania South Africa recently hosted a handover ceremony at the PPC Slurry site in Mafikeng, North West Province. This partnership between Scania and PPC...
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