Bridgestone is using increasing amounts of technology to help fleet owners get the maximum use from their vehicles while reducing costs. Trucking and logistics businesses are facing severe challenges. Input costs like diesel and labour are steadily creeping up, and poor economic conditions mean that volumes are down. ‘ “The […]
Hino, the largest truck and bus manufacturer in Japan, has just undertaken a successful 50-day promotional roadshow through four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to increase brand awareness and to build a base for increasing sales in the region. The circular route of 6 500 km traversed Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and […]
The AARTO legislation has remained in the news over the last few weeks, and everyone is awaiting the implementation of the legislation. The Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) indicated that the Regulations, in terms of the AARTO Act, as it is amended by Act 4 of 2019, will be published […]
Gauteng: At 08H07 Wednesday morning Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on Stormvoel Road in East Lynne Pretoria. Reports from the scene indicate that a motorcycle and a truck were involved in a collision. Medics assessed the scene and found that the driver of the motorcycle, an adult […]
Emer-G-Med responded to a collision involving a truck on the N4 slipway joining Solomon Mahlangu Road in Pretoria. On arrival, we found that the driver suffered no injuries. Authorities were on scene for further investigations.
EC: ZWELITSHA. Three trucks were damaged since yesterday afternoon and early this morning. It is suspected that the damages are linked to the National Truck Strike. In the first incident, a truck en route to Johannesburg from Coega was forced to stop on the N2 at Olifantskop Pass at 15:00 […]
Emer-G-Medresponded to a single truck rollover on the N8 direction to Bloemfontein approximately 40km’s from Kimberley. The occupant of the vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was treated on scene before being transported to Lenmed Hospital for further care. Authorities were on scene for further investigations.
