On Monday 28 November 2022, the Hawks members from Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Durban Harbour Detectives and Berea police station members were called out to a warehouse in Clairwood, Durban where they were shown suspicious parcels which were concealed in the cargo. Preliminary investigation revealed that it was cocaine. […]
Month: November 2022
Are Remanufactured Parts Right for Your Business?
Transport operators have to consider a multitude of fixed and variable factors that have an impact on their cost of operation, and subsequently, their business’ bottom line. These include fuel costs, financing, labour, insurance, maintenance and repair. When a vital component breaks down the question that inevitably arises is how […]
The South African logistics sector buckled in October amid Transnet strike
The South African logistics sector declined abruptly during October, as Transnet workers embarked on prolonged strike action to demand higher wage increases. With all the commercial ports affected, extensive economic damage was caused to a variety of the segments measured by the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index, including Road Freight […]
New Trafic Panel Van gets a fresh look and new technology
The 4th GENERATION TRAFIC PANEL VAN is set to launch in South Africa with a noticeably improved exterior, improved technology and clever storage options. Born in 1980, the TRAFIC PANEL VAN is a bestseller for the brand, with over 2.2 million units sold globally to date, in 50 countries. RENAULT […]
Hijacked cargo vehicle recovered in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg Fidelity Services Group team arrested a hijacking suspect over the weekend. They received a WhatsApp from the PMB Alex SAPS group regarding two armed suspects that hijacked a white Hilux. Their Community Control Room operator immediately dispatched the armed response officers who attended the scene within minutes and assisted […]
Truck crash leaves driver in critical condition at Nottingham Road, KZN
Midlands EMS Howick crews were dispatched to the N3 Nottingham road for a truck that had left the roadway. On arrival of crews it was found that the patient was entrapped under the wreckage and was in critical condition, Midlands EMS Advanced life support paramedic worked to stabilise the patient […]
Swartberg Pass closed after a truck rollover
The Swartberg pass is closed due to an accident. The recovery process is being done now. Issued by Oudtshoorn Municipality [Photo via Die Hoorn] Advice on Safe Driving with Trucks in the Mountains and Sharing Roads Safely with Trucks https://t.co/wqVImDZkcU #ArriveAlive #Mountains pic.twitter.com/Dfte2g4wH6 — Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) January 28, 2021
Vehicle thieves arrested in Roodepoort
On Saturday, 26 November 2022, a member of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) VIP Unit was driving along Van Wyk Street in Roodepoort, when he caught sight of three suspicious males trying to forcefully open a vehicle. When the suspects noticed that he was watching, they got into a […]
Hollard crowns top driver in inspirational highway heroes competition
Hollard Trucking’s transformative annual competition, Hollard Highway Heroes, has come to a close for 2022 and a winner has been crowned. Sabelo Dlamini from Agritrans is the lucky winner who walks away with our grand prize of R75 000 for superb driving in the Flatdecks category of our Hollard Highway […]
ECSA attended a Truck that lost control and capsized on Spionkop Avenue in Northriding
Members from ECSA attended a Truck that lost control and capsized on Spionkop Avenue in Northriding. With further investigation to find a patient with minor injuries so the necessary recourse was called to the scene and patient was taken to the hospital for further treatment. ECSA attended a Truck that […]