The future of MAN Truck & Bus in South Africa
Markus Geyer recently took the helm of MAN’s South African operations. Ryan de Smidt asks him about his plans for the company’s future
Markus Geyer is well acquainted with MAN Truck & Bus South Africa. He has been a non-executive...
Bridgestone grows truck and bus footprint
Bridgestone South Africa has launched a new addition to its Firestone FS404 range of heavy-duty tyres. Initially available only in 315/80 R22.5 size, the FS404 is now also available as a 12 R22.5 variant; optimised for duty on steer,...
Probe launches advanced battery monitoring solution
True to Probe’s slogan, “The Complete Power Package’, Probe is proud to announce the launch of an integrated Advanced Battery Monitoring Solution (BMS).
“Keeping a fleet on the road relies on a healthy combination...
Volvo Trucks starts local LNG testing
Volvo Trucks Southern Africa has brought in two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trucks to be used for local testing. These gas-powered trucks have specifically been developed for heavy regional and long-haul operations.
"Many of...
UK launches qualification for fleet managers
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) in the UK has launched new qualifications for commercial fleet managers. Created in partnership with the commercial transport industry, the qualifications are the first in the sector and are aimed at equipping current and...
ORBCOMM introduces next-gen solution
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SABOA calls on the Department of Transport to consider a more progressive National Transport...
At the 2018 SABOA Conference and Exhibition in July, Professor Jackie Walters, Strategic Advisor for the Southern African Bus Operators Association (SABOA), highlighted a number of important areas which needed to be covered in the Draft White Paper on...
Intercape renews contract with MiX Telematics
MiX Telematics, a leading global SaaS provider of connected fleet management solutions, has renewed its contract with Intercape for an additional five years. Intercape is the largest intercity passenger transport service operating across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,...
Third-party access will unlock Africa’s Rail Industry
Giving third-party operators access to Africa’s rail infrastructure could revitalise the continent’s rail industry, and drive a broad raft of economic benefits, says the chief executive officer of one of Africa’s largest private locomotive and rail operators.
James Holley, chief...
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...
