The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI), previously known as the Ctrack Logistics Barometer, indicates a slower growth trend in transport volumes during September 2019. It also reveals that the slowing world economy is impacting both South Africa’s international transport volumes, as well as local rail and pipeline volumes. […]
Month: October 2019
One injured in a truck collision on the N3
Emer-G-Med responded to a truck collision on the N3 South between Van Reenen and Pyramids Hotel in Harrismith. One patient injured and was transported by medics to Hospital. Authorities were on scene for investigations. One injured in a truck collision on the N3 https://t.co/3xKG3utyTy#ArriveAlive @EMER_G_MED @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/MKmSCz98XB — Arrive Alive […]
One killed and six injured as truck and trailer, bakkie and taxi collide on the N2, Izingolweni.
This morning after 7h00 there was a road crash involving a truck and trailer, bakkie and taxi on the N2, Izingolweni. When emergency service arrived on scene they found that 6 patients were injured. 1 patient from the truck, unfortunately, died in the collision. 2 patients sustained critical injuries, one critical […]
Six injured in a truck collision on the N3
Emer-G-Med responded to a collision on the N3 South between Van Reenen Caltex and Biltong shop. A total of 6 patients were transported by various services to the hospital. Authorities were on scene for investigations. Six injured in a truck collision on the N3 https://t.co/bvgNBkshjb #ArriveAlive @EMER_G_MED @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/nLUuxfSOJC — […]
Engen Driver Wellness in the spotlight this Transport Month
Engen Driver Wellness once again takes centre stage, bringing health to the front seat for truck drivers by providing them with free health screenings. In celebration of National Transport month, Engen officially kicked-off its annual programme on 21 October at Engen Gateway Truckstop in Musina. Engen Driver Wellness aims to […]
Castrol in it for the long haul
South Africa, October 2019: Fierce competition in the trucking industry coupled to commercial vehicle operators having to face a multitude of challenges, including rising fuel prices, congested roads and escalating operating costs, mean transport and logistics businesses need to operate at ultimate efficiency. Castrol is fully committed to assisting its […]
Fortunate escape from injury as trucks collide near Harrismith
Paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to a collision involving two triuks the N3 South before the S-bends. No injuries. Emer-G-Med
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection – Innovation Label Winner at Busworld Europe 2019!
[Innovation Label Winner at Busworld 2019. Holger Pfriem, Marcello Sanchez, Fredrik Rosén and Jonas Bergström from Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection.] Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection has been chosen as an Innovation Label Winner at Busworld Europe 2019. The Innovation Label by Busworld Awards rewards INNOVATIVE products and services at Busworld Europe. […]
Seven hacks for safely navigating trucks on the road
For most South Africans, trucks are a hazard which contributes significantly to the country’s unacceptably high road accident rate. But trucks are more than a motorist’s nightmare – they play a vital part in keeping the economy humming. With 86 per cent of the freight transported annually in the country […]
A collision between a truck and vehicle leaves one injured in Harrismith
Emer-G-Med responded to a collision between a truck and a vehicle at the corner of Star Garage and Vowe Street in Harrismith. One patient injured and was transported to the hospital. Authorities were on scene for further investigation. A collision between a truck and vehicle leaves one injured in Harrismith […]