Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy will tomorrow be on the N17 to officially launch the National Truck Stop Framework The purpose of the launch is to create a consistent, nationwide standard for assessing, developing, and supporting truck stops across South Africa’s freight corridors South African Government
Conferences and Events
Fleet Safety Awards 2026: entries now close 12 October – extra time to get yours right
Arrive Alive is proud to support the Fleet Safety Awards 2026, and would love to see our readers represented among this year’s entrants. Good news – we’ve extended the Fleet Safety Awards 2026 entry deadline to 12 October 2026, giving you more time to compile an entry that truly reflects […]
Road Freight SME Summit 2026
South Africa’s transport and logistics SMEs will converge at the 4th Annual Access Road Freight SME Summit 2026, taking place on 21-22 October 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg. Under the theme “Unlocking Working Capital: Practical Strategies. Stronger Cash Flow. Sustainable Growth for SMEs,” the two-day Summit will bring […]
AFP Masterclass #3: Replacement planning
Replacement planning is where the savings get locked in Once your fleet mix is right, the next question is timing: knowing exactly when to replace a vehicle before running costs erode its value. Get it wrong, and you are either paying for excess maintenance on an ageing asset or writing […]
UD Trucks Southern Africa Celebrates Driver Excellence at the 2026 Local Extra Mile Challenge
Safe, skilled and responsible driving is at the heart of efficient transport operations, and for UD Trucks, developing and recognising professional drivers is an important part of delivering on its promise of Ultimate Dependability. This commitment was brought to life at the 2026 UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge – SSA […]
Third CILT regional conference to explore transport, trade and mobility priorities at Automechanika Johannesburg
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) will bring leaders from Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe together at Automechanika Johannesburg for its Regional Conference 2026, taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 28 and 29 October 2025. Held under the theme ‘Driving Innovation, Bridging Borders for an […]
CILTSA Women in Logistics and Transport Candidacy Programme Officially Launched
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA), in partnership with Commerce Edge and Alto Training, officially launched the fully funded CILT Level 5: International Diploma in Logistics and Transport programme on Monday, 6 July 2026. The launch took place at the IMM Graduate School Conference Centre in […]
Nors Namibia Leads the Way as SSA Importer of the Year at UD Trucks Annual Importer and Dealer Conference 2026
Sun City, North West Province, South Africa – Nors Namibia was rewarded for exceptional performance, at the UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) Annual Importer and Dealer Conference (ADC) 2026, earning recognition as the leading importer in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) network and setting a new benchmark for excellence across the […]
WECON 2026 to Advance Women’s Leadership in Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA), will host its fourth 2026 Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference (WECON 2026) on Friday, 18 September at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg. Under the theme “Resilience Reimagined: Leading Through Disruption“, the […]
The Association of Fleet Professionals South Africa (AFP-SA) launches the Masterclass Series
The Association of Fleet Professionals South Africa (AFP-SA) launched the first session of its 14-module Masterclass Series yesterday. It marks a significant step in the organisation’s objective to professionalise fleet management across the country. Series #1 focused on asset registers and fleet audits. It was facilitated by AFP’s General Manager, […]










