Ctrack gears up for second Regent Highway Heroes driver campaign promoting safer driving
The search is on to find South Africa’s best truck driver, and with the second annual Highway Heroes campaign officially launced last week, Regent Commercial Vehicle Insurance will again be honouring the contribution made by fleet owners and truck...
New Warn towing winches for trucks
WARN, through its sole Southern African distributor Torre Parts and Components, has a range of 12v, 24v and hydraulic winches, ranging from 9 000lb,12 000lb,15 000lb,18 000lb, 20 000lb and 30 000lb.
“We have had successes with the 18 000lb-24v...
WABCO acquire Laydon Composites
Global commercial vehicle tech company WABCO, have acquired Canadian aerodynamic device producer Laydon Composites Ltd (LCL) for an undisclosed sum.
Based in Oakville Ontario, Laydon Composites generated $25-million in revenue in 2015, and are continuing in advancements in the aerodynamics...
New research shines light in dark corners of SA fleet management
The largely uncharted world of fleet management in South Africa is mapped out a little clearer with the release of the first benchmarking research into how well local fleets are managed.
The research, conducted by fleet consulting firm Mobilitas in...
Scania to test autonomous dump trucks in mine application
Scania – in partnership with researchers of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm – are investigating the manner in which self-driving dump trucks collaborate to safely manoeuvre around obstacles on the road, as well as carry out various...
Hino SA reaffirms commitment to vision 2020
Hino South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to Vision 2020 which aims to make Hino the top selling truck brand in South Africa by 2020. Recently the Hino staff and dealers signed a pledge under the slogan "One Team,...
Stringent border controls may cost Europe billions
With decades of borderless roads connecting 26 countries throughout Europe, the reintroduced border controls set last September may herald an economic downturn for the transport industry on the continent.
Pressured by Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II, the...
New, high tech cold storage warehouse gives Imperial clients a competitive edge
Imperial Cold Logistics’ clients are reaping the benefits of the company’s investment in a new, state-of-the-art cold storage warehouse. It is enabling improved service levels and turnaround times, as well as supporting clients’ growth strategies by meeting the demand...
Triple blow loads additional costs on road transport operators
The recent 30 cents a litre increase in the fuel levy which came into effect on 01 April 2016, another rise in interest rates and the recent consignor/consignee legislation will add more layers of cost on a transport industry...
Engen leads drive to reduce exhaust gases
Engen Petroleum, a leading producer and marketer of fuels, lubricants and oil-based products continues to set the pace in the drive to reduce vehicle emissions.
Two years have passed since the company was first to market in South Africa with the...
