Paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to a multi-vehicle collision on the N1 South between N4 and Lynwood Road. Minor injuries treated on scene. Expect delays, 3 lanes affected Multiple-vehicle collision in Pretoria East https://t.co/9kPez49F3E #ArriveAlive @EMER_G_MED pic.twitter.com/LR7pPa2uZU — Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) June 26, 2021
Veld fires in parts of the country are emphasising the importance of planning your route and being able to handle whatever the roads may throw at you. In Port Elizabeth, in particular, the smoke created by fires was so extreme that roads had to be closed. The alternative route that […]
Inspirational and heartwarming stories are streaming in for the inaugural #ThankYouTrucker competition, as fleet owners and managers from around the country nominate their top freight drivers for the prestigious award. An initiative of IVECO SA and the Road Freight Association (RFA), the aim of #ThankYouTrucker is to recognise, reward and […]
SVI Engineering, the specialist manufacturer of armoured products, has opened its second national office in Cape Town. The growth in the local armoured vehicle industry plus the need to support its current client base in the Western Cape were key considerations when the decision was made to expand to the […]
Gauteng: At 08H02 Wednesday morning Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the N1 under the Olifantsfontein on-ramp bridge in Noordwyk. Reports indicate that three trucks were involved in a collision. Medics assessed the scene and found that the driver of the third truck had sustained serious injuries and required […]
As the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic begins breaking across South Africa, it is critical that the freight and logistics sector be kept functioning safely and effectively, as it is the very lifeblood of the country’s economy. This is the message from Pierre Bruwer, MD of vehicle tracking and […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is deeply concerned at the deteriorating state of South Africa’s roads and the severe consequences of this. In a recently-released report titled “South Africa’s Road Construction Industry – A Regional Look” by consulting company Frost & Sullivan, it was stated that more than half (54%) […]
Netcare 911 responded to a collision outside business premises off the R103 in Harrison Pietermaritzburg. Reports indicate that while reversing a heavy motor vehicle with a trailer out a driveway, the rear axle went over a steep bank resulting in the truck rolling over, crushing a portion of the cab […]
Scarcely one year since moving into its 16,152 square metre state-of-the-art warehousing facility in Durban, Rhenus South Africa is expanding its storage space and diversifying its warehouse operations. Its Durban warehouse space has grown by a massive 53 percent in just two years. Increased demand for warehouse space, as well […]
The Engen Diesel Club (EDC) is prioritising the needs of the trucking community this month by distributing hampers to long-haul drivers to maximize their comfort and safety whilst on the road. Living the ethos of #Engencares, the EDC has prioritised driver safety and wellness for the trucking community for decades. […]
