Tuinplass police are investigating a truck-hijacking case that occurred along the R516, Settlers road on Monday, 04 December 2023 at 15:00. Preliminary reports indicate, the victim was with his two crews driving a company truck, loaded with takeaway containers on Settlers road in Tuinplass policing area, enroute to Kempton Park […]
Hollard Trucking’s transformative annual road safety competition, Hollard Highway Heroes, has for the first time crowned two heroes, one in trucking and the other in the bus category. Drivers Phineas Muhlanga from Reef Tankers and Gobatlamang J. Gabonewe from Megabus Kuruman were honoured as winners during the Hollard Highway Heroes […]
Earlier this morning Emer-G-Med paramedics responded to the R114 in the Mnandi area of Centurion for reports of a serious motor vehicle collision. On arrival on scene a truck was found to have collided with multiple vehicles before crashing head on with a light motor vehicle and leaving the roadway. […]
MiWay has launched a specialised product to cover the spillage risk inherent in the transport of dangerous goods, including environmental damage as a result of a riot or strike. The company’s Environmental Transport Liability is specifically designed to cover the environmental impairment risks of transporting dangerous products following a release […]
If you’re in the transportation industry, your assets are the lifeline of your business. That’s why you need commercial insurance you can trust to protect your fleet, and keep your business moving. OUTsurance business offers a range of risk-specific insurance covers, for your business vehicle’s mechanical, electrical and electronic needs. […]
What are “essential goods and services?” Guidelines to Freight Logistics operations under the conditions of the Government Notice issued by the Minister of Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs on 25 March 2020. At all times it is prudent to read this simplified document with the Notice as published by the […]
Any construction company owner knows that maintaining their machinery is tantamount to the success of their project. Your machinery has to be in good working order so that you can complete the project on time, otherwise, you will lose clients and your income. But sometimes, you might not be sure […]
The festive season sees traffic on the roads increase dramatically, with an unfortunate increase in fatalities and accidents. Given the high numbers of trucks on our roads, it’s a time of special anxiety for fleet managers. During the 2022-23 festive season, some 1 400 people died, with trucks involved in […]
The initial reaction and the views we express as industry representatives are based solely on the public announcement by Government on Friday 1 December 2023. We expect more detail will follow in the next couple of days and look forward to better understanding the complete allocation of the guarantees, deployment […]
Earlier this morning Emer-G-Med paramedics responded to the R114 in the Mnandi area of Centurion for reports of a serious motor vehicle collision. On arrival on scene a truck was found to have collided with multiple vehicles before crashing head on with a light motor vehicle and leaving the roadway. […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) takes note of the bailout by Treasury of Transnet. Whilst this is heartening, Transnet has received allocations and presumably bailouts from Treasury before – and the question still remains whether the management, operational foresight and control that was required for many years, will now come […]
The logistics sector lifts its head during October. Following four consecutive monthly contractions, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index defied expectations to record growth during October. At an index level of 120.7, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index is tracking 2.8% above year-ago levels. While the improvement at the start […]
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has published its annual report on railway accidents. Scope The UIC Safety Database has been recording all significant accidents [1] since 2006, and currently collects data from 34 members from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. One new infrastructure manager (IM) also joined the […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA), as the largest representative of road freight operators (companies) in South Africa, is involved in the Road Transport (02) and Security (07) Workstreams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC). The RFA is involved in the discussions relating to the challenges facing logistics in general, […]
ECSA responded to reports of a truck collision on the N1 Freeway underneath the Nasrec Road Bridge. On arrival it was established that a Truck had collided into the bride. Resources from Help24 E.M.S were on scene to assess and treat the injured patient. Resources from Netcare911 Rescue, CTS Towing […]
National Logistics – a sector of transcendental importance to the national economy has experienced watershed moments this year. The situation intensified in the 3rd and 4th quarters, when capacity issues at all key ports reached crisis point, resulting in severe backlogs of freight and costly delays, impacting the complete supply […]
A truck transporting fresh produce overturned while travelling on Old Inanda Road in Inanda – KZN last night. Passing motorists contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for assistance at approximately 19:08. On arrival, Reaction Officers discovered the 8 ton Fuso truck lying on its side. The driver allegedly lost control […]
Hollard Trucking’s transformative annual road safety competition, Hollard Highway Heroes, has for the first time crowned two heroes, one in trucking and the other in the bus category. Drivers Phineas Muhlanga from Reef Tankers and Gobatlamang J. Gabonewe from Megabus Kuruman were honoured as winners during the Hollard Highway Heroes […]
The Commander of the Principal Landward Warfare Force of South Africa Honors the Technical Service Personnel who toiled tirelessly to keep the South African Army Prime Mission Equipment in Pristine Condition. For many years the Light Workshop Troop of Various SA Army units was resembling a graveyard with a fleet […]
Three Scanias transporting Wind Turbine blades moving from Gqeberha to Cookhouse on the N2/N10 Route via Nanaga and Olifantskop Pass, Eastern Cape. Please approach with caution. Authorities are also assisting in the matter.
In a testament to the outstanding performance and reliability of Vesconite self-lubricating bushings, a prominent South African side-tipper manufacturer has doubled its monthly orders for side-tipper bushings. This substantial increase in orders reflects the manufacturer’s confidence in Vesconite Bearings’ superior products, customer satisfaction and excellent pricing. The manufacturer’s confidence in […]
