A truck driver was transported to hospital after suffering a medical emergency on the N3 near Cliffdale this morning. Just after 8am, Mi7 Emergency Medical Services received reports of a truck driver requiring urgent medical assistance. Paramedics from the Mi7 EMS base at Hibiscus Cato Ridge Hospital were immediately dispatched. […]
Driver Fitness
Drunk driving blamed for a collision on the ongoing Mpiti-Qacha’s Nek border gate road rehabilitation project
Police have renewed calls for motorists to avoid drinking and driving following a crash in Ha Mpiti that has raised concerns over reckless behaviour on the roads. The appeal was made by Qacha’s Nek Police Traffic Officer, Woman Police Constable (W/PC) ‘Malineo Damane-Koloi, during an interview with LENA on Wednesday, […]
Strict action awaits suspected drunk truck driver captured on video
Official Statement regarding circulating social media video Verwey Vervoer is aware of a video currently circulating on social media depicting one of our drivers allegedly engaging in conduct that may be inconsistent with road safety regulations. We take this matter extremely seriously and wish to address it with the transparency […]
Driving Wellness Forward: Engen’s 2025 Trucker Health Campaign Keeps South Africa Moving
As another successful Transport Month draws to a close, Engen’s annual Driver Wellness campaign has once again delivered vital healthcare support to South Africa’s truck drivers – the unsung heroes who keep the nation’s economy on the move. For over a decade, Engen Driver Wellness has continued to make a […]
Engen offers Free Driver Health Checks this Transport Month
As Transport Month progresses this October, Engen is once again rolling out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa, reaffirming its commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of the country’s transport heroes. The annual Engen Driver Wellness campaign will kick off on 20 October, offering free […]
Hestony invites truck driving employment applications in the George area
Hestony is looking for drivers for local work in George, WC. You MUST stay in George or in the immediate area, and the info on your CV must indicate as such. The following minimum requirements apply: ONLY 24 TON / 30 TON / 36 TON EXPERIENCE MUST HAVE AT LEAST […]
The next stop in driver wellness
At the 2024 Fleet Safety Awards the Most Improved Truck Stop category was designed to further promote road safety. Vaal Truck Inn on the N3 was the deserving winner. Along with a trophy and certificate to proudly display, the Fleet Safety Awards added a R20 000 donation for further development […]
Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen Driver Wellness Hits Record
Over the past decade, commercial truck drivers nationwide have actively participated in Engen’s Driver Wellness programme. Engen partnered with Trucking Wellness, an initiative of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) to celebrate Transport Month this October. The Trucking Wellness clinics ventured to Engen service […]
October Transport Month
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety Public Transport Inspectorate unit is responsible for enforcing compliance with the National Land Transport and National Road Traffic Acts by both public passenger and freight transport vehicles. This is done through; • Driver and vehicle fitness, operating license, and routes compliance and, • Weighing […]
AARTO national rollout of the new Points Demerit System (PDS
Attention all drivers! With the imminent AARTO national rollout, it is important to be aware of the new Points Demerit System (PDS). Remember, you can accumulate up to a maximum of 15 points before your driver’s license is suspended for three months for each point above 15. This shows that […]










