Tata Ultra has class-leading credentials
In South Africa’s truck market, the Tata brand is perceived to punch well above its weight – 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...
Lack of road maintenance in SA will cost billions
4 April was International Road Maintenance Day with countries internationally focused on road maintenance as a fundamental action to protect the environment while contributing to socio-economic development.
“Our focus was geared towards the economic and social imperatives of proper road...
Shell: Investing in a sustainable energy future
It is no secret that as global populations increase, the need for energy will continue to rise. There is however much discussion around the impact that conventional energy sources pose to the environment, and how energy providers are being...
TruckX 2019
Now in its sixth year, TruckX/FleetX is one of South Africa’s 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...
Eqstra launches rigid refrigerated vehicle with PTO take off
Eqstra Flexi Fleet, a division of Eqstra Fleet Management and Logistics, has partnered with Pecsser & Carrier, Ice Cold Bodies, Hino South Africa and GEA to design a rigid refrigerated vehicle featuring new technology to power the refrigeration units.
This...
Serco builds egg transporter for Zambia
Serco has yet another highly satisfied customer – Golden Lay in Zambia.
Serco fitted insulated, pre-assembled bodies on two Tata chassis as well as facilitated vehicle branding on the vehicles. All this was accomplished within a week.
Golden Lay produces, supplies...
Continental stops production of underground mining & agricultural tyres
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has announced the discontinuation of the production of underground mining and agricultural tyres in South Africa. This decision affects approximately 170 employees within its manufacturing and sales organisation.
The decision was made to review the...
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...
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...
