One person has sustained serious injuries after a light motor vehicle collided with a truck on the N5 direction Kestell about 15 km outside Bethlehem in the Free State. Netcare911 paramedics worked alongside paramedics from another emergency service on scene. The injured man was stabilised on scene and transported to […]
Month: August 2016
Two killed in truck rollover on N1 between Carousel toll gate and Hammanskraal
Two men have died after a truck full of cement veered off the road and overturned on the N1 between Carousel toll gate and Hammanskraal in Temba, Gauteng. The exact detail to the cause of the accident will remain a subject for police investigation and comment. When Netcare911 paramedics arrived […]
Suspected stolen property recovered in truck at Burgersfort
Limpopo: Burgersfort SAPS successfully arrested 6 suspects for the possession of suspected stolen property. The goods were found inside a big truck at Mareseleng village near Burgersfort town on Friday, 26 August 2016. An appeal is made to victims of bouse breaking and theft to visit the station to identify […]
Smart driver recruitment and training key differentiators for Manline Energy
You know the drivers behind the wheels of Manline Energy’s fleet must be among the finest when only three percent of applicants make the grade in a rigorous recruitment process. The bulk vehicle operator of fuel, chemicals and other hazardous cargo pulls out all stops to ensure that they deliver […]
Hino SA having a good year despite tough economic climate
“Hino South Africa is having a good year in terms of sales when one considers the tough the economic climate and highly competitive market,” said Vice President Ernie Trautmann, addressing the media recently. “Hino’s overall market share is currently standing at 13.5% of the total truck and bus market compared […]
What do you need to know about commercial truck insurance?
South Africa’s notoriously dangerous road system poses a myriad of risks to any business dependent on mobility. Given the enormous financial and logistical ramifications faced as a result of the loss or theft of a commercial vehicle, it’s vital that local enterprise owners understand their specific insurance needs and ensure […]
Saving money to grow your fleet – the challenge for Fleet Managers
Fleet managers are constantly under pressure to bring down costs, even as operations grow, so they don’t need to be reminded of the importance of increasing efficiency in fleet operations. But because fleet efficiency is the product of countless tweaks to all the aspects of the operation, now is a […]
Suspects arrested after failing to account for compressor that they were transporting.
North West: Brits – On Friday 26 August, Police in Brits nabbed 20 suspects in an operation that was held in Brits and the vicinity. The arrests include that of a 36-year-old woman who was found in possession of counterfeit cigarettes and a box of live ammunition at one of […]
10 Injured when truck and taxi collide in Weltevreden Park in Roodepoort
Ten people have been injured after a taxi collided with a truck on Christiaan de Wet Road in Weltevreden Park in Roodepoort. The exact detail to the cause of the accident will remain a subject for police investigation and comment. Netcare911 paramedics worked alongside various emergency services on scene. One […]
Revisions made to Hino 500-Series range
A number of running changes are taking place in the Hino 500-Series range between August and the end of the year. Two of the changes are regulatory and involve the fitment of a speed limiter and anti-skid brakes (ABS) while there are related product changes relating to the engines. The […]