Motorists traveling on the national roads in South Africa are to be on the lookout for the trailer loaded with a shipping container (picture 1). The owner of the trailer with registration JBF 263 MP (picture 2) contacted RUSA requesting assistance after he established that a shipping container loaded with […]
Hijackings in South Africa are a major threat not only to drivers but also to businesses who rely on road logistics to transport their goods. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), 16 026 cases of hijackings were reported in the period of 2018/2019. Recently cases of hijackings involving […]
Paramedics from Rescue Care attended to the scene of a single-vehicle road crash with entrapment on Essex Terrace and Cochrane Avenue in Westville. Rescue Care
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 […]
Last night Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the R102 for reports of a collision. When emergency services arrived they found that a vehicle and truck had collided. Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that 2 occupants sustained minor injuries. The patients were treated on the scene before being […]
South Africa, September 2020: Tata International Africa, a subsidiary of Tata International, has recorded another profitable year despite the challenging economies, shrinking markets, and a pandemic plaguing the region and the world. The group provides skills, expertise and various products in automotive, engineering, mining, farming and farm equipment, in 12 […]
MPUMALANGA – Jose Romao Sozinno (38) was found guilty and sentenced to15 years direct imprisonment by the Middelburg Regional Court on yesterday, 15 September 2020 for truck hijacking and armed robbery. On 03 July 2012, the accused reportedly hijacked a company truck at Belfast four-way stop whereby the driver was […]
This afternoon Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the R33 just passed Copesville, for reports of a collision. When emergency services arrived they found that a truck had lost control and rolled down an embankment. Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that one occupant sustained minor injuries. The patient […]
Global professional body the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has accredited local online training company BIZZCO to offer some of its modular courses that build up to international certifications. Through its collaboration with CILT International, BIZZCO now provides a learning pathway that enables learners to achieve accreditation in […]
Police officers from the Stock Theft Multi-District Task Team conducted operations within the Zululand, Mzinyathi and Amajuba districts to curb theft of livestock, recover stolen livestock and arrest livestock thieves. The operation led to the arrest of two men aged 30 and 53 and the recovery of 35 cattle. The […]
Four people were injured after the truck they were travelling in overturned on Buffelsdraai Road, Inanda today (Friday). Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived on scene at approximately 11:08 and found a Nissan UD truck lying on its side. The truck belonged to a private company contracted to […]
A man was killed this morning when a truck and car collided on the R501 in Carletonville. ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the truck lying on its side across the road. A light motor vehicle was found on its roof in the veld. Local farmers and local […]
Season 2 of ‘Sponsors of Brave’ is now open for nominations – calling all aspiring, current, or recently graduated and community service healthcare students boldly and bravely changing the world around them. The 2020 Sponsors of Brave campaign – a partnership between Adcock Ingram OTC and News24 – aims to […]
Leading online supply chain training company BIZZCO has been accredited by global professional body the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to offer its international qualifications, as well as some of its modular courses that build up to certifications. BIZZCO is the first training company in South Africa to […]
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Paramedics from Rescue Care attended to the scene of a single-vehicle road crash with entrapment on Essex Terrace and Cochrane Avenue in Westville. Rescue CareFreight Logistic Workshop held at Mayville, Durban - Truck and Freight Information Online
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MEC for Transport, Bheki Ntuli along with MEC for Roads and Transport, Jacob Mamabolo were part of a two day partnership workshop between the provincial Department’s of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison KZN, Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and TRANSNET. The aim of the workshop is t...
Trucking industry specialist Kevin van der Merwe has been appointed as the Executive Manager: Certification and Operations at the Road Freight Association (RFA). He takes over this role from Gavin Kelly, who was appointed as the Chief Executive in June 2019. Kevin will take up this new position from 01 […]
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 […]
Stationary truck standing in roadway on the Abel Erasmus Pass. On the R36-4 km marking 74.4.Between Leboeng and Mapareng. Be on the lookout when driving in that direction.
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 […]
