Growth has slowed on the improving Freight Transport Index, but the upward yearly trend remains on course. The overall Freight Transport sector still shows negative growth on a year on year basis, but far less so than in the last seven months, the Ctrack Freight Transport Index which measures the […]
A truck has been reported as stolen in Bloemfontein earlier this morning: Stolen Truck, Bloemfontein. White, Beige/Khaki colour Wild animal transport vehicle, Black Buffalo Ranch logos. Registrasie nr FNN 684 FS Reuben 082 3744 388 Shawn 082 828 1708
Late last night, Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to N2 between South Port and Hibberdene for reports of a collision. When emergency services arrived they found that 3 trucks had been involved in a collision. Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that 2 occupants sustained serious injuries, one of […]
Emer-G-Med responded to a truck rollover and multiple vehicle collision on the R21 North before Olifantsfontein. One patient with minor injuries was transported by Emer-G-Med to the hospital and one by another service. Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations and assistance. Truck rollover and multiple vehicle collision […]
One man was killed and another injured this morning when two trucks collided on the N3 Apple Bend in Town Hill, Pietermaritzburg. ER24 paramedics, along with the Provincial Fire Services, arrived on the scene to find the two trucks in the left-hand lane, 100 meters apart. On closer inspection, medics […]
PARKTOWN – Police from West Rand K9 received information to be on the lookout for a vehicle believed to be involved in the courier truck hijacking in West Rand today, 24 November 2020. While the K9 members were patrolling they identified the VW Polo Classic vehicle on Main Reef Road […]
Emer-G-Med responded to a collision on the N3 North after Van Buuren Road. Two trucks were on fire and further down another truck was found with a patient entrapped and required ALS intervention. The patient was flown by @Netcare911_sa for further treatment. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance […]
Mr President Again, the road freight companies (truckers) find themselves being attacked by forces under the pretext of foreign nationals “taking jobs away from citizens”. This results in damaged and totally destroyed lives, companies, employment opportunities, economic activity, goods, vehicles, facilities, roads and foreign investment to move goods through South […]
Emer-G-Med responded to reports of a truck on fire in Pretoria East. On arrival, we found that the four occupants of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. The Fire department extinguished the vehicle fire. Local authorities were on scene for further investigations.
Cyber bullying, virtual sexual harassment, remote work challenges, effective decision-making in the face of uncertainty: these are some of the challenges we are encountering as we enter the ‘Next Normal’. Not to mention existing trucking industry challenges such as changing legislation, mounting pressures from labour – and more. These, and […]
