Paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to an overturned truck collision on the N3 Southbound between Montrose and Caltex van Rheenen. No injuries on scene
Month: April 2020
Tyres and rims stolen from a storage yard in Tongaat
The public is requested to be on a lookout for six (6) tyres and rims that were stolen from a storage yard on Gopalall Hurbans Road in the Tongaat CBD sometime during Saturday night or Sunday morning. Four 14 inch tyres, rims and wheel caps were stolen from a Hyundai […]
Crash Data reveals a skewed public perception of truck drivers
More than 80% of people surveyed have witnessed a commercial vehicle driving dangerously and 45% have seen an accident involving a commercial vehicle. These stats from the US appear to be somewhat slanted as the facts – verified by a telematics company – show the reality to be different. The […]
Health and well-being of older professional drivers: best practice guidelines
Many of our responsible fleet owners choose to be proactive with regard to the physical well-being of their drivers and go to considerable lengths to ensure that they get the best medical care. Sadly, many neglect an area which is of growing concern and that is the mental side of […]
The lockdown could increase the risk of fatigued driving among fleet drivers.
As the South African nation does their best to follow lockdown regulations and flatten the COVID-19 curve, there are a number of people who continue to work through this time. Amongst the essential service workers on the road are the drivers delivering essential goods to shops and healthcare workers. Many […]
Screening for Diabetes is a step towards ensuring your drivers are at optimal health!
While this disease can affect anyone, at any time in their lives, research shows truck drivers have a higher risk of contracting type two diabetes. There are various reasons for this, including their tendency to rely on unhealthy meals on the road and decreased exercise as a result of many […]
Emergency or Yellow Lane Driving and Sharing the Roads Safely with Trucks
There is a common perception amongst motorists that cars have right of way over trucks. Many motorists expect truck drivers to immediately move into the yellow lane for faster vehicles without considering that the truck driver might have a good reason for deciding it is too risky. To clarify this […]
Isuzu Trucks Lighten the Load for FoodForward SA
[Trucklogix truck drivers, Victor Mtonga (left) and Melikhaya Joni show some of the food load which they transported from Johannesburg.] With the national lockdown preventing many South Africans from working and trading, the food pantries across communities are running low. FoodForward SA, a non-profit organisation that distributes food supplies to […]
COVID-19 Ripples Into The Container Industry: The impact of a pandemic and the way forward for businesses
Whilst South Africa is a week into a 21-day lockdown, most of the world has been shaken to its core. An estimated 20% of the global population is in some form of a lockdown and those who are not in government-mandated lockdowns are mostly taking extreme measures to self-isolate to […]
COVID-19: Advice on contingency plans and loss prevention measures for cargo storage and transportation
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about sudden changes for cargo transportation, impacting shippers and transport companies around the world and potentially increasing the risk environment, particularly for high-value and temperature-sensitive goods. In a new risk bulletin, AGCS’ risk consulting experts highlight a number of steps for cargo owners to consider […]
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