A Toyota Hino truck that was hijacked was recovered and two employees of a bread delivery company who were held hostage during the ordeal were located by members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA). Reaction Officers received a call from Tracker reporting signals from the hijacked vehicle being received in […]
We should all be able to identify the high risks (overweight, chain smoker, diabetic, high/low blood pressure, cholesterol, unhealthy eating habits) and understand the dangers that could present while driving. Understand or know the symptoms when they present that could have a negative impact on safe driving behaviour (uncomfortable chest, […]
Hijackings in South Africa are a major threat not only to drivers but also to businesses who rely on road logistics to transport their goods. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), 16 026 cases of hijackings were reported in the period of 2018/2019. Recently cases of hijackings involving […]
Trucking industry specialist Kevin van der Merwe has been appointed as the Executive Manager: Certification and Operations at the Road Freight Association (RFA). He takes over this role from Gavin Kelly, who was appointed as the Chief Executive in June 2019. Kevin will take up this new position from 01 […]
HUMANSDORP – A swift response by Humansdorp police led to the arrest of one hijacking suspect and the recovery of stolen meat truck with stock valued R 120 000. On Thursday, 30 July 2020 at about 04:30 am, a truck driver alleged that he was driving on the Humansdorp Road […]
FUCHS Lubricants has introduced a new TITAN CARGO PRO 3977 SAE 5W-20 engine oil. As part of the introduction of the Euro VI-d emissions standard for commercial vehicles by law MAN has published the MAN M 3977 specification. The specification has been specially designed to lower the fuel consumption and […]
POLOKWANE – Members of the Provincial Organized Crime Unit continue to win the fight against illegal mining activities across the province, when they once again arrested three(03) suspects aged between 25 and 43 and confiscated items worth millions of rands, yesterday on Tuesday, 28 July 2020 The arrests were effected […]
Swift response by members of the Browns Farm Sector Team led to the arrest of four suspects shortly after a delivery truck was hijacked yesterday morning at about 10:00 in Browns Farm. Armed suspects allegedly hijacked the truck with goods and loaded them into a Toyota Avanza which they used […]
Reduced hours on the road because of economic challenges at many companies may result in the retaining of vehicles for longer than normal. While always important, this places additional pressure on fleet operators to ensure that vehicles are properly cared for, on and off the road, and can operate safely […]
COVID-19 has shone a light on heroes previously taken for granted – and that includes the truck drivers who always make sure our shops and hospitals and schools are stocked with what they need. “The Road Freight Association (RFA) salutes all truck drivers for the extraordinary work they are doing,” […]
