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What’s in a name? When you’re talking bakkies and the name includes the word “Dropside”, it means more than meets the eye... If you’ve got goods to move and you want to supercharge the process and maximise efficiency, a bakkie...

Cummins launches a training centre in Johannesburg aimed at teaching technicians the fundamentals of fitting, maintaining and servicing engines powered by compressed natural gas With compressed natural gas (CNG) being perceived as an energy source capable of replacing traditional, fossil-based...

In less than 12 months, the Checkers Sixty60™ online shopping app has become a household name thanks to its unrivalled convenience and speed of delivery. This scalable solution, an app that accommodates hundreds of...

MasterDrive and The Future Group, publishers of Future Trucking & Logistics, have teamed up to launch an exciting new driver excellence competition in which 10 finalists will be selected to participate in a driving experience which could land them...

Renault Trucks Europe has revived its partnership with Iranian importer Arya Diesel Motors. An agreement will see the brand’s T-Series models assembled in Iran, with C- and K-Series trucks exported to the country. The agreement covers distribution and after-sales...

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 Woodford Group has announced a 36-month distribution contract with Softbev – a major player in the FMCG industry that specialises in a variety of soft drinks, including Pepsi, Cooee and Jive. The contract, worth about R45-million, will see Woodford...

Isuzu Motors Limited has announced the launch of Dubai-based Isuzu Motors International FZE (IIF). The new company will act as a wide-range regional distributor to underpin Isuzu's business activities in the Middle East region. IIF originally began operating in 2010...

The Next-Generation Ford Ranger is the most versatile, capable Ranger yet – and now, it is also officially the “Best 4x4 & Pick-up” according to the Women’s World Car of the Year judges. Women’s...

Fortress Income Fund has officially launched the Louwlardia Logistics Park, a R650-million, A-Grade logistics facility that is under development alongside the N1 in Centurion. Speaking at the launch, executive director Andrew Teixeira said Louwlardia was part of Fortress’ plan to...