The South African Police Service in Limpopo made a major breakthrough when abalone worth millions were recovered during a regular stop and search operation at the Groblersburg Port of Entry. The recovery, which is considered a step closer in breaking the back of the abalone trade, occurred when a truck […]
The initiative, called Stop, Look, Wave is specifically aimed at helping children understand how to best behave around trucks, buses and cars, and to ultimately keep them safe on the roads. According to the South African Journal of Science, pedestrians are amongst the most vulnerable road users, an estimated 40% […]
Four people have been killed and approximately fifteen others injured following a collision between two trucks on Malibongwe Drive in Cosmo City. ER24 paramedics, along with several other services, arrived on the scene shortly after 08h00. Two trucks were found in the middle of the road, one partially beneath the […]
Friday morning Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on Ossewa Street in Chloorkop, Edenvale. Reports from the scene indicate that a light delivery vehicle drove into a stationary heavy motor vehicle. Two adults from the light delivery vehicle sustained minor injuries and were treated on scene and transported […]
Work has begun on Europe’s two largest-ever butane river tankers, at the VEKA shipyard at Lemmer (Netherlands). Each vessel is around three times the size of today’s typical Rhine barges. The vessels – the result of a working partnership between INEOS Trading & Shipping and Imperial Logistics – will transport […]
As part of its National Transport Month activities, the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA), presents its 2018 Responsible Care® Transportation of Dangerous Goods Seminar in Johannesburg and Durban during October. The seminar is aimed at dangerous goods experts and all persons involved in the handling and transportation of dangerous […]
Collision in Limpopo on the R101near Moorddrift, Mokopane. Head-on. Limpopo Traffic Police Services What causes head-on collisions and how can we prevent these crashes?! #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/HWJjL8KVUo — Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 26, 2016
The South African Police Service in Limpopo made a major breakthrough when abalone worth millions were recovered during a regular stop and search operation at the Groblersburg Port of Entry. The recovery, which is considered a step closer in breaking the back of the abalone trade, occurred when a truck […]
Several exciting recent projects in Italy and the Iberian Peninsula show why innovative Imperial Logistics group company Palletways is rated as Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised network. Palletways has opened its fourth hub in northern Italy. Located in Verona, it follows the successful opening of Palletways hubs in […]
Too often do we find lost loads contributing to road crashes in South Africa. Not only do these loads fall onto other vehicles but also create a significant collision hazard for other road users. Poor packaging and poor strapping have been found to be the most likely factors to cause […]
There is legislation to ensure that transporters pay special attention to the loading of their vehicles and how loads are transported on our public roads. This legislation is referred to as the Consignor/ Consignee legislation. The main objective of the legislation is to provide guidance and enforce the process through […]
Opel just announced that their range of Combo commercial vehicles will be brought to South Africa in early 2019. And, as if that wasn’t good enough news, the Opel Combo Cargo has received the coveted IVOTY (International Van of the Year) Award. Each with its own personality – while offering […]
Maintaining relevance and driving conversations with customers remains critical to the challenges of business in an increasingly digitised world. To achieve this and ensure longevity, Cassie Lessing, managing director, Strato IT Group, a mobile business solutions provider, says that while innovation remains imperative, automation is becoming a significant part of […]
Volvo Trucks’ continual road safety initiative for children - Truck and Freight Information Online
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The initiative, called Stop, Look, Wave is specifically aimed at helping children understand how to best behave around trucks, buses and cars, and to ultimately keep them safe on the roads. According to the South African Journal of Science, pedestrians are amongst the most vulnerable road users, an....Extra Caution is required when road users navigate near the blind spots of trucks goo.gl/r5Vxns #ArriveAlive #Blindspot
As a training provider within the transport industry, our commitment to reducing driver risk extends to a number of areas- with driver wellness being one of them. Driver training seeks to change driver behaviour in more ways than one. Although this is achieved in various disciplines across the board, too […]
Too often do we find lost loads contributing to road crashes in South Africa. Not only do these loads fall onto other vehicles but also create a significant collision hazard for other road users. Poor packaging and poor strapping have been found to be the most likely factors to cause […]
A truck driver has sustained moderate injuries after a truck overturned on the N12 about twenty kilometres from Warrenton in the Northern Cape. The exact detail to the cause of the accident will remain a subject for police investigation and comment. Reports from the scene indicate that the road has […]
Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology leader, today announced the availability of the MICHELIN X® MULTITM HD D in Southern Africa, an update to the immensely successful MICHELIN XDE2+. This tyre, designed for long haul, regional trucking on urban roads is another reflection of Michelin’s mission of sustainable mobility, bringing together technologies that […]
