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When you’re travelling Southern Africa to drill for water in remote and arid regions, you need a truck on which you can rely. That’s the view of Richard Duckworth, owner of KwaZulu Natal-based Duckworth Drilling, who recently selected FAW’s...

South Africa’s best-selling vehicle, the all-conquering Toyota Hilux is now available in special-edition “Black” guise. Exclusive to the flagship 2.8 GD-6 double-cab range and available in a choice of three striking hues – Glacier White, Chromium Silver and Graphite...

Innovative Staffing Solutions has dismissed 300 drivers after they tested positive for marijuana use. This follows the recent legalisation of cannabis consumption in South Africa for private use. Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions, says the legalisation of cannabis...

The transportation of various products maintained at different temperatures has become a critical part of the supply chain process. The need to have specified temperature parameters has significantly increased over the past few years. Containers that carry glucose, oils, bitumen...

Brand Pretorius will deliver one of the keynote addresses at this year’s TruckX Expo and Conference to be held on July 12 and 13 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit near Johannesburg. The business leader – who is a former...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced a 1.0 TSI model derivative of the hugely popular Caddy in South Africa. The second best-selling model in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range, the Caddy combines space efficiency with sleek Volkswagen design and affordable running costs....

Organisations that rely heavily on transportation, specifically transportation of their own goods, need a reliable fleet management system. Modern day fleet management systems and processes should be aimed at reducing the overall expenditures through the cost-effective deployment of resources such...

A glimpse into what commercial vehicles could be like in 2030… It is the year 2030. The number 15 flashes on the display of Thilo Schneider’s tablet. Now he knows that in a quarter of an hour he will have...

IoT is powering fleet and logistics. Think real-time data about engines, fuel, traffic conditions, geography, temperature control, stock level monitoring and driver behaviour. IoT is enabling players within supply chain and logistics to track and trace in...

The Central North Trade Corridor Association - in conjunction with podcast talk show host Marlo Anderson of “The Tech Ranch” – are devising a plan to create a highway for driverless vehicles. The route with encompass the 1885 mile (3033km)...