The Freight Transport Association (FTA) in the UK has launched new qualifications for commercial fleet managers. Created in partnership with the commercial transport industry, the qualifications are the first in the sector and are aimed at equipping current and...

Bridgestone South Africa has unveiled the successor to its widely-used CV2000 light commercial tyre, the CV2020. The newcomer serves a market similar to that of its predecessor, which gained strong acceptance as a top of mind choice in the...

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...

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...

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...

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 – 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 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,...

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...

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...