Daimler Trucks launches fleet test with electric truck from Fuso
Daimler Trucks, the world's leading truck producer, has launched the first fleet test for emission-free, electric trucks in Germany. Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Daimler Trucks & Daimler Buses, and Marc Llistosella,...
Autonomous Mercedes-Benz trucks hit the road in Truck Platooning Challenge
Following the European Truck Platooning Challenge, German automotive and truck manufacturer Daimler announced that three digitally connected and self driving Mercedes-Benz trucks had begun a successful convoy journey from the German city of Stuttgart to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
The...
Babcock goes steeper and deeper with Terex Trucks
Following the acquisition of Terex Trucks by Volvo Construction Equipment in June 2014, Babcock was appointed as the official distributor of the range of powerful rigid and articulated haulers in southern Africa in October 2015. The inclusion of the...
Imperial innovator wins coveted honour for his trailer plug solution
Imperial Cargo auto electrician Benjamin Engelbrecht, who recently took top honours in Imperial Logistics’ Innovation Fund initiative, credits his childhood and early career with his recent success in winning the R50 000 first prize in this prestigious programme.
“I think...
Blackberry targets trucking sector
Blackberry - the once heavyweight in the telecommunications segment - is attempting to reinvent itself in the logistics sector with the launch of the Blackberry Radar – a tracking system dedicated to the fleet and trucking industry.
The Canadian company...
Ford’s world vision
Ford SA is looking to make healthcare more accessible to South Africans, thanks to its recent sponsorship of two new Ford Rangers to work as mobile healthcare centres in the Eastern Cape
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is...
Supply Chain Made Easy
Supply chain solutions enable transporters and warehouse entities to stream-line their processes – ensuring that goods are at their desired locations at all time.
In order to fully integrate into the modern era, most logistics companies’ and warehouses have instilled...
Ficosa developed intelligent rear-view mirror
Multinational research, development, and production corporation Ficosa have developed an intelligent rear-view mirror dubbed the IRMS.
As a top-tier provider of high technology vision, safety, and connectivity devices, Ficosa have developed the product as a result of its alliance with...
Paccar set aside 850-million Euro in EU price-fixing probe
In preparation for the European Union’s antitrust ruling on truck-industry pricing, commercial vehicle conglomerate Paccar – the manufacturer of Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates – have set aside an 850-million Euro provision in its first quarter.
This after the European...
Spartan Motors to build Isuzu F-Series in North America
Spartan Motors – a Michigan-based manufacturer of custom chassis and commercial vehicles – have been named as the producer of Isuzu’s F-Series of medium duty trucks for the region.
Partnering in 2011 with Isuzu on the production of gasoline-fuelled N-Series...
