Transportation and Logistics Sector Risk Outlook
The transportation and logistics industry has been battling the operational and commercial fallout of multiple global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. Because of the industry’s significance for the global economy, risks and challenges facing...
How to take accident photos to help with your claim
If you, or a family member, are injured in a motor vehicle accident, taking photographs at the scene of the accident is a precise and practical way of collecting evidence.
This is according to Kirstie Haslam, partner at DSC Attorneys, who...
TruckX 2017 – A One-Stop shop for the Trucking sector
Demonstrations, débuts, displays, dynamic driving, double-digit discounts and more – South Africa’s premier trucking event has something for everyone in trucking and fleet management.
TruckX and FleetX takes place on July 12 and 13 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
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Serco builds two ‘chick trucks’ for leading hatchery
The largest independent, non-integrated, day-old chick supplier in Southern Africa, Eagles Pride Hatchery, has taken delivery of two Serco-built truck bodies designed specifically for transporting day-old chicks.
The air-conditioned interiors have an upgraded floor...
WARN launches 5000 DC Utility Winch
Torre Parts and Components have announced the release of the WARN 5000 DC Utility Winch, ideal for loading trailers and for other utility tasks.
The winch features a strong 1.9 hp permanent magnet DC motor, a durable three-stage planetary gear-train...
Daimler Trucks & Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans extend their reign in Rustenburg
Less than six months after inaugurating the Regional Centre Southern Africa, Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has demonstrated its dominance through its Daimler Trucks & Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans division by officially opening a new state-of-the-art commercial vehicles dealership in...
Barloworld takes ownership of SMD
SMD is proud to announce that the leading global brands distributor, Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd has recently attained full ownership of Salvage Management and Disposals (Pty) Ltd (SMD), the country’s largest salvage operator.
The Barloworld Group acquired a 52%...
Serco Trailer used to save lives as mobile blood bank
A Serco-built trailer has been converted into a mobile blood donation centre for use outdoors at a variety of locations including big events, shopping centres and in the community.
The trailer was built with...
Showing entrepreneurial flair
Entrepreneurs are regarded as important cogs in the business chain – particularly in emerging economies. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Hino recognises that fact and, through its extensive dealer network, has worked to foster relationships with those who display entrepreneurial spirit.
One...
Beating the costs with natural gas
There are many reasons why Natural Gas is increasingly becoming the fuel choice for many commercial fleets, top of the list is the economic advantages. When compared to petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas is the...
