Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Which drivers drink and drive?
Drinking and driving is never acceptable, but new research indicates that some groups are more susceptible to doing this than others. It is often...
Bye-bye, bus industry!
All that a strike in the bus industry will achieve is to sustain its slow implosion. Last month’s column welcomed the fact that civil...
Going around in circles
The latest amendments to the National Road Traffic Act regulations have been poorly drafted. There was some commotion in the logistics industry when the...
A note on the strikes
The bus drivers’ strike in may will have far-reaching economic implications. As an economist, I am often asked to delve into unfamiliar topics to...
Control of Vehicle Condition: A Regional System Failure
Methods of controlling the condition of vehicles vary greatly around the world. Which is the best for our region? It has been estimated that...
Become a Better Truck Driver!
Improving the skills of truck drivers will reduce the number of accidents and the risk of drivers being killed or seriously injured on our...
Iveco attacks Japanese market
In a move destined to grow global sales, Iveco has launched the Stralis NP 400 in Japan. It is the first liquefied natural gas...
Scania is on a roll
Scania is performing extremely well. In fact, its net sales rose to a record SEK 31.1 billion (R45,4 billion) and earnings in the first...
Nikola versus Tesla: it is an all-out war!
In a move that many say will not achieve anything, hydrogen truck start-up Nikola is suing Tesla Motors for US$ 2 billion (R25,5 billion)...
Ford launches all-new Fiesta Sport Van
Ford has launched the fabulous all-new Fiesta Sport Van in the United Kingdom. The launch took place recently at the 2018 CV Show in...
Road to hell
As South Africans, we all love to complain. In fact, I’m convinced it’s an official national pastime! One of our favourite topics is the...
Wanted: self-parking trucks (please!)
When I went for my Code 14, I discovered that I’m most definitely allergic to alley docking. I have huge respect for truck drivers...
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