FAW Trucks’ JH6 28.500FT Ticks All the Right Boxes
With a local history that spans some 30 years, FAW Trucks prides itself on providing South African customers with affordable, high-quality and durable products that are suited to the unique demands of operating in the harsh African...
Reliability key to Transfrig’s ongoing preference of Kubota engines
Given that reliability is a key parameter in the refrigerated transport industry, Transfrig does not leave anything to chance when it comes to the selection of engines for its truck refrigeration equipment. Based on that approach, the...
Freightliner Inspiration hits the road
Daimler Trucks North America has produced the first road legal self-driving truck, making the truck the first large autonomous truck of its kind that can legally drive on various highways.
2015 saw the group’s Freightliner Inspiration being granted a license...
Continental signs collaborative agreement with Caterpillar
Continental and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to equip Cat Off-Highway-Trucks (model series 770 to 775) with Continental RDT-Master tyres in sizes 18.00R33, 21.00R33 and 24.00R35. The agreement will also see the two companies collaborate on the design of...
Maintenance is a must for trucks ahead of the festive season
With an increase in spending and a demand on supply over the festive season there’s no doubt that more trucks will be on the road. “Trucks provide a vital service for consumers. Unfortunately, poorly serviced trucks or trucks not...
Serco’s positive outlook continues into the New Year
The spike in business enjoyed towards the end of last year by leading South African trailer and truck building company Serco has extended into 2018 with a healthy order book providing hope that the trend will continue for some...
All-electric vans for logistics company
Mercedes-Benz Vans will be producing 1 500 all-electric vans for Hermes, Germany’s largest independent logistics firm.
From next year, the company will begin using battery-electric vehicles in normal operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg. The focus will...
Ford Revolutionises One-Ton Van Productivity With New Transit Custom
Ford South Africa has commenced the introduction of the new Transit Custom commercial vehicle range with the launch of the Base Long Wheelbase Van initially, with additional derivatives to follow later this year.
The...
MAN sets sites on digital transportation system
MAN Truck & Bus will invest up to $8,5-million (about R134,71-milllion) in US-based company FR8 Revolution Inc. The American entity, based in Silicon Valley, has developed a comprehensive operating system for a connected transportation industry that will be launched...
Engen’s new transport fleet – staying ahead of the game
Engen has taken another step towards reducing its carbon footprint and meeting the needs of its current and future customers after adding 17 new Euro 5 vehicles to its bulk transport fleet.
The 17
technologically-advanced...
