TruckX 2018: An event not to be missed
Now in its fifth year, TruckX – South Africa’s all-encompassing, interactive event for the commercial transport industry – has moved things up a gear.
With a new headline sponsor, new industry partnerships and new events in parallel, TruckX 2018 is...
Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals first details of the new Sprinter
As part of North America's largest commercial vehicle show in Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Vans is unveiling the first details of the new Sprinter. The design sketch indicates that the most important market launch in the van sector in 2018 will...
Netstar wins eThekwini Municipality vehicle tracking contract
JSE-listed Altron subsidiary, Netstar, has been awarded a three-year contract by the eThekwini Municipality for the supply, integration and maintenance of a vehicle tracking technology solution for 7 000 vehicles.
The multi-million-Rand deal, which will involve technology being deployed across...
FAW plant produces 2 000th local truck in just two years
It was a proud day last month when FAW Vehicle Manufacturers South Africa (Pty) Ltd produced their 2 000th locally built truck at the Coega plant.
Employees and plant management gathered to celebrate the occasion, with high praise and gratitude...
IVECO Daily celebrates 40 years of success
The Daily, crowned International Van of the Year 2018 for its sustainable Daily Blue Power family, celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
First launched in 1978, the Daily revolutionised light commercial transport with its truck-derived chassis with rear traction and independent front...
CCBSA launches new smart trucks
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) recently launched a five-year pilot project to run a 44-pallet Performance-Based Standard (PBS) trailer between Bloemfontein and Upington. The launch took place at Gutsche Plant, in Hamilton, Bloemfontein.
The PBS trailer is 27.9 metres long...
Shell announces 2017 Branded Distributor Driver of the Year
Shell Commercial Fuels South Africa announced the winners of their 2017 Trucker of the year competition recently. The event, held at the Riverside Sun hotel in Vanderbijlpark, included entertainment by the exquisite electric string quartet The Muses and internationally...
New dawn for Laser Group with BBBEE deal
One of South Africa’s largest independent logistics companies, the Laser Group (Pty) Ltd, has concluded a significant BBBEE transaction making it one of only a few in the sector that is majority black-owned.
The transaction, settled on July 30, saw...
Volkswagen launches new Crafter
With a maximum permitted weight of 5.0 metric tonnes, a larger maximum cargo volume of 17.5 m³ and an excellent variety of drive types and derivatives, the new Crafter offers highly functional solutions for everyday use that will meet...
Fuso eCanter – first all-electric truck launched
Daimler Trucks - the global market leader with truck brands like Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz and FUSO - recently celebrated the global launch of the FUSO eCanter in New York City. The FUSO eCanter is the world’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck...
