Due to the latest Level 1 Disaster Management Declaration, we decided to continue with our legislation workshops in May and June 2021. Our workshops in November 2020 were attended by much smaller numbers than normal due to the limited numbers allowed at the time. We have since then received several […]
An unprecedented surge in international freight rates of up to 700 percent is putting many companies under enormous pressure and forcing them to take drastic measures to ensure their sustainability. In some cases, organisations are left with little choice but to find areas where they can cut costs when moving […]
A woman, believed to be in her 30s, was killed this morning when heavy industrial equipment fell off the back of a truck onto her light motor vehicle on the M61 in Meyerton. At 09h54, ER24 and Midvaal Fire arrived on the scene to find the two vehicles in the […]
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 idea of containers being used as an instant space-saving solution is not new, with shipping containers being used for everything from student apartment blocks to solving the housing crisis, to high-end luxury modular micro-dwellings for millennials looking to affordably build their first homes. Yet up until now, the potential […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa led an oversight visit to the Port of Durban to assess progress made in enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of the port. Improving the performance of South Africa’s ports, especially the Port of Durban, is a central objective of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan and a […]
FAW Trucks is fast becoming one of the true success stories of the South African commercial vehicle market. Continuously reaching new sales heights since its first locally produced unit rolled off the assembly line in 2014, the renowned Chinese brand now has a 15-strong range of commercial vehicles in different […]
Paramedics from Emer-G-Med came across a collision on the N3 South before Van Buuren Road. A truck tyre rolled over a barrier onto oncoming traffic and collided with a car. No injuries on scene
Paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to a collision on the N4, Gorge. One patient with serious was transported by Province. Miraculously no other injuries on the scene.
Emer-G-Med responded to a collision between two trucks on the R25 and M6 crossing in Pretoria. One patient was treated on scene and extricated by the fire department. The patient was transported to a nearby facility under the care of our ALS. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance […]
Last week, Hollard Highway Heroes won the “Excellence in Brand Marketing B2B” Award at the prestigious Marketing Association Awards. It’s a remarkable achievement considering the tight budget that the team works with, and really wonderful that it allowed our beautiful Purple brand to share a virtual stage with household names […]
Mahindra South Africa today opened the doors to its new national parts warehouse in Linbro Business Park in Gauteng. The new warehouse, situated near the intersection of the N1, M1, and N3 highways in Johannesburg, is more than 30% larger than Mahindra’s Jet Park warehouse. A special shelving system more […]
FAW Trucks achieved a significant milestone in its local history by taking the top spot in the Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) segment of the local market for the first time in January this year. With 50 unit sales recorded for the first month of 2021, FAW Trucks had a fair […]
Emer-G-Med responded to a truck rollover on the N1 after Botha Avenue. One patient was treated on scene and taken to a nearby facility for further management under the care of our ALS. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance and further investigations.
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The Commercial Transport Academy, a multi-accredited and internationally recognised academy with a focus on women upliftment, has secured funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID – from the American People) to launch an exciting transport and logistics programme in South Afr...truckandfreight.co.za
A woman, believed to be in her 30s, was killed this morning when heavy industrial equipment fell off the back of a truck onto her light motor vehicle on the M61 in Meyerton. At 09h54, ER24 and Midvaal Fire arrived on the scene to find the two vehicles in the [...]
While it has become common for people to use the term accident, I feel that the use of this term is essentially inaccurate. Since I deal primarily in facts and evidence, as a Court Expert and Forensic Specialist, the term accident is hardly the correct and accurate description or reference […]
Reduced hours on the road because of economic challenges at many companies may result in the retaining of vehicles for longer than normal. While always important, this places additional pressure on fleet operators to ensure that vehicles are properly cared for, on and off the road, and can operate safely […]
Acting KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Mr Kwazi Mshengu, has tasked law enforcement agencies to act swiftly against those in the Freight Industry who are threatening to cause anarchy and shutdown major transport routes in the province. MEC Mshengu said all law enforcement agencies in the province […]
FUCHS Lubricants has introduced a new TITAN CARGO PRO 3977 SAE 5W-20 engine oil. As part of the introduction of the Euro VI-d emissions standard for commercial vehicles by law MAN has published the MAN M 3977 specification. The specification has been specially designed to lower the fuel consumption and […]
