What’s new from ORBCOMM for TruckX 2019
TruckX Conference and Expo is South Africa’s largest trucking, logistics and fleet event dedicated to the road transport industry. It takes place in Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa on July 3, 2019.
ORBCOMM is a global leader and...
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...
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...
My truck driver ‘braaied’ the truck battery
My driver called me and advised that the truck’s battery was badly burnt. He sent photos and I couldn’t understand how a battery could be so badly damaged that the casing and cables had all melted. In my anger...
We need to take better care of our truck drivers
In 2017, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported 1,270 fatalities linked to trucks. Despite making up just 0.36% of registered vehicles in SA, trucks account for 11% of road crash fatalities.
Why? A road safety awareness event run by...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
