FAW meets its customers on their turf
FAW South Africa has once again met and interacted with its customers at the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville, Free State.
The company’s stand at the popular annual agricultural show featured an impressive ‘showroom’ of FAW models, including the soon-to-be...
Women power at Engen prepares to pay it forward
Nhlokomo Mhlophe has made significant strides to realise her ambition of becoming a “strong, independent black woman”.
Now, thanks to her place in Engen’s Graduate Development Programme, she’s preparing to focus on the second half of that goal – to...
Commercial vehicle market bucks recession
The South African commercial vehicle market continues to defy economic trends by increasing overall sales by 2.3% year-on-year at the end of the third quarter in September.
According to the latest results released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers...
Oshkosh corporation awarded $677.1 Million Military contract
Oshkosh Corporation – the designer and builder of the world’s toughest speciality trucks and truck bodies – has been awarded a United States military contract worth $677.1-million.
The venture will include a budget of $433.3-million dedicated to the refurbishment of...
Call for increased vigilance at 32% spike in truck hijackings
An alarming increase in truck hijackings over the festive season has raised a red flag for fleet owners to be extra vigilant. Innovative solutions like the MiX Track and React bureau service from MiX Telematics a leading...
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...
OneLogix keeps on trucking with DAF Trucks
Forging strong, service-based relationships with customers is a top priority for Babcock and one of the driving reasons behind logistics provider OneLogix’s decision to purchase a further 12 DAF Trucks from Babcock, bringing their DAF Trucks fleet for group...
Our ally in the Great Escape to Mossel Bay
A NARROW ESCAPE
On the night of 24 March 1944, one of the largest and most daring escape attempts took place. It was World War II and more than 200 allied soldiers made a...
The high cost of accidents
There’s no silver bullet when it comes to reducing the number of truck accidents, says Mornè Stoltz, Head of Business Insurance at MiWay
Although small motor vehicles (47,9%) and minibus taxis (10,1%) accounted for over half the accidents over the...
Your truck, your gym helps SA’s truck drivers stay fit and safe
Cartrack South Africa is one of several companies supporting an innovative new programme designed to help truck drivers improve their fitness and on-the-road performance...
With truck drivers spending the majority of their working lives in a sedentary position, their mental...
