Volvo Trucks South Africa delivered two battery electric FH 6×4 truck tractors to one of South Africa’s leading integrated cold chain logistics providers, Vector Logistics. These trucks form part of Vector Logistics’ introduction of their first fully electric, bumper-to-bumper net-zero trucks, which includes e-axle trailers and electrification of its refrigeration […]
Month: March 2025
Rescheduled Driver Safety & Wellness Symposium Promises Healthier Drivers – and Healthier Profits
The SaferStops Association, in partnership with the Department of Transport, continues with preparations for the rescheduled Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium, which will now take place on 8 and 9 May 2025 at the same venue: the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg. This public-private collaboration will bring […]
RSA and Namibia borders safeguarded during cross-border operation
A cross-border operation to address crimes along the neighbouring borders between the Republic of South Africa and Namibia was executed from 27 February 2025 until 02 March 2025. The multi-disciplinary operation, including the South African Police Service, Customs, Cross Border Road Transport Agency, and Border Management Authority, secured significant successes. […]
New Volkswagen Crafter now available for sale
Following its South African premiere at the Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba early in February 2025, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced pricing for the new Volkswagen Crafter 50 range. The new range is available in an Extra-Long Wheelbase (4,490 mm in length), rear-wheel drive and a choice of 6-speed manual or […]
Engen and Gift of the Givers provide vital aid to KZN flood victims
Engen, in collaboration with Gift of the Givers (GoG), has stepped forward to support families affected by the severe floods in KwaZulu-Natal. With hundreds of people displaced, Engen and GoG are responding to the crisis by providing urgent relief to those in need. Severe flooding across KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast has […]
Theft of truck in Arena Park
The public is requested to be on the lookout for the white Toyota Dyna flat bed truck with registration BF77RG-ZN. The 1994 vehicle was stolen from road 601 in Arena Park – KZN today (Sunday). CCTV footage shows the occupants of a white Toyota Hilux bakkie (registration unknown) approaching the […]
Concerted effort results in the arrest of a suspect and recovery of a stolen truck
A swift response and collaborative effort to combat crime concluded in the arrest of a hijacking suspect within minutes after the crime was committed. Police were busy performing the Safer City Operation duties in the Rustenburg Central Business District (CBD) at around 09:00 on Friday, 28 February 2025. They got […]
Truck jack-knifed on the N3 near Tweedie
Time – 07:12 Date – 2 March 2025 N3 Crash Update N3-4 15.4 S near Tweedie I/C 107. Truck jackknifed. The scene has been cleared JOEYS TOWING
NEV Fleet Workshop on the Horizon
During April, MasterDrive, in association with Accenture, will host a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Fleet Workshop where the topic will be delved into with great detail. While the exact date is yet to be confirmed, several experts are coming together to unpack pertinent issues related to NEVs. The growth of […]









