Month: October 2019

Ctrack Transport and Freight Index shows transport industry feeling the pinch

Ctrack Transport and Freight Index shows transport industry feeling the pinch

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. […]

One injured in a truck collision on the N3

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 […]

Six injured in a truck collision on the N3

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 — […]

Truck Driver Paul Maluleke goes through one of the Health checks with Sister Sibongelo during the Engen Driver Wellness campaign, Engen Highveld 1 Stop West, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, GAUTENG

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

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 […]

Seven hacks for safely navigating trucks on the road

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 […]