FCA and DSV awarded for benchmark warehousing collaboration
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) South Africa and Warehouse Service Provider, DSV Solutions, have scooped a Branch of the Year award for the second time in three years.
This award recognises consistent and reliable service delivery, and the awarding thereof was...
TruckX 2019
Now in its sixth year, TruckX/FleetX is one of South Africaâs all-encompassing, premier events for the commercial transport industry.
Designed to inform as well as entertain through a focused exhibition, product activations and conference, TruckX 2019 covers myriad aspects of...
FAW Harrismith becomes full sales and service dealer
FAW Harrismith, which opened on 4 March this year, is now a full FAW sales and service branch and part of the growing FAW South Africa dealer network.
The Free State facility was previously an independent dealer that sold FAW...
The right insurance will keep you trucking
Trucks are the lifeblood of South Africa, and truckers are the unsung heroes who spend hours behind the steering wheels of their vehicles delivering loads ranging from farm produce to hazardous chemicals across the country, 365-days a year. While...
Shedding weight on refrigerated trailers
Heavily focused on reducing trailer tare weight, Serco recently completed the manufacture of its first two Protec reefer semi-trailers, using aluminium facings in place of steel.
The result is vehicles with the advantage of injected foam panel technology plus the...
Tata Ultra has class-leading credentials
In South Africaâs truck market, the Tata brand is perceived to punch well above its weight â and no model more so than the recently launched Ultra, which competes in the 4,5- to 5,5-ton segment.
Described by Harneet Luther, CEO...
Peering into the fleet crystal ball
The freight and transport industries are in a state of evolution, with the key marker being the need to develop means to offer greater efficiency and cleaner transport solutions. As such, third party suppliers such as Shell, are collaborating...
A culture of disobeying road laws
Three teenagers were killed and another is in a serious condition in hospital in KwaZulu-Natal after a taxi driver skipped a red light and collided with them. The community has expressed anger at the tragic incident saying that taxi...
Barloworldâs new group structure
On 27 February, Barloworld Group announced a strategic decision to merge their Automotive and Logistics divisions, a move that will leverage the assets and capabilities of the two divisions.
The new change brings about the opportunity to strengthen the groupâs...
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro supports local production
When Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality needed to upgrade its existing fire-fighting fleet, it procured these tough fire-fighting machines right on its door step.
Locally built at Isuzu Motors South Africa's Port Elizabeth truck plant, the Isuzu FXZ 26-360 6x4 fitted...
