KwaZulu-Natal- Yesterday, the Economic Infrastructure Task Team raided two suspected illegal scrapyards in Newlands East. Prasa, Transnet, and Telkom also participated in the joint operation. The two yards were located within sight of each other. A total of 682 kilograms of stolen copper was recovered from both yards. Three suspects […]
The police in the province of Mpumalanga are concerned about incidents regarding a theft from and or out of motor vehicles as well as robberies that were experienced recently. Motorists, including truck drivers, are therefore cautioned to be extra careful especially along, R548 Road, R42 Road, and N12 Road near […]
At 16:30pm, #UEMS paramedics were called for a crash along the R617 at the bottom of Lundies Hill. On arrival, #UEMS paramedics found two vehicles involved in a head-on collision. Four occupants luckily escaped injury, but unfortunately, five other occupants sustained minor to moderate injuries, one of those were entrapped […]
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 recent fuel price increases and rumours about the upcoming price increase being between R2 and R3 per litre, not only has motorists frustrated but panicked about whether it will even be possible to fill their tanks next month. The fuel price crisis also has a major impact on the […]
The General Assembly started with a keynote speech delivered by Mr Yuwei Li, Director of the Sustainable Transport Division at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). UIC and UNECE have been linked by a Memorandum of Understanding since 2010. Mr Li: “UIC is the worldwide professional association representing […]
FAW Trucks are highly fuel-efficient and this is backed up by excellent results in the recent 2022 Focus Transport Truck Test event, with the JH6 28.500FT claiming a second in terms of fuel efficiency, against some of the best brands in the industry. “Many of us are tired of hearing […]
This afternoon, a man and a woman were injured when two trucks collided head-on on the N12 between Potchefstroom and Fochville. ER24 and the Provincial EMS arrived at 14h22 to find the two wrecked trucks on the side of the road. Debris from the trucks was spread across the roadside. […]
As part of its Corporate Social Investment (CSI), program Goodyear South Africa in collaboration with its retail partner Hi-Q donated office furniture to Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa. Goodyear South Africa has been in partnership with Inxiweni Primary School since 2019 with one of the flagship projects being a Library […]
Engen’ enduring promise ‘With us you are Number One” has always placed the customer at the very heart of its business. It is what inspires South Africa’s favourite* petrol station brand to invest great effort into remaining an attractive and convenient destination for motorists and shoppers. This sees Engen continually […]
In the afternoon Midlands EMS staff received a call for an accident in the Kwamakhongwana area, Centacow near Ixopo. Once crews arrived on the scene they found a truck had lost control, overturning and losing its load. The truck came off the roadway and crossed a small river next to […]
Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Isibanisezwe Road in Waterloo Durban. Reports indicate that the driver of a bus with sixty-eight passengers lost control resulting in a rollover. On scene were Ethekwini Fire and Rescue, Verulam SAPS, Durban Metropolitan Police, KZN EMS, and various private ambulance services. Medics assessed […]
Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Chris Hani Road near the N2 in Avoca. Reports indicate that the driver of a heavy motor vehicle transporting Cement lost control resulting in a rollover. On scene were Durban Metropolitan Police, Greenwood Park SAPS, Ethekwini Fire and Rescue, START, and KZN VIP. […]
A thirty-three-year-old male has been left with serious injuries following a collision involving a light delivery vehicle and a minibus taxi on the M25 Kwamashu Highway just after 07h00 on Sunday morning. Emer-G-Med paramedics arrived on the scene to find the man entrapped in the minibus. With the assistance of […]
A priority for most fleet managers is ensuring their drivers maintain concentration on the road at all times by impressing the danger of driving while distracted (DWD) on them. A poignant example of the danger of DWD is statistics released in USA in 2020. Distracted driving was responsible for 8.1% […]
Traffic Law Enforcement Officers are running vehicle safety inspections in De Doorns to ensure all road users make it #SafelyHome. Western Cape Safely Home
On Sunday, 24 October 2021, a group of truck drivers prevented trucks from passing through the N10 National Road outside Middelburg. Vehicles were allowed to pass through however, all trucks have been stopped. At this stage, it is alleged that the drivers are protesting against foreign drivers. On Monday 25 […]
Volvo Trucks will be introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck. In busy traffic situations, it is difficult for even the most experienced driver to perceive everything around the truck. Using a dual radar on each side […]
