The marine environment is demanding. Therefore, the technical expertise of a sea-salted environment is more demanding. FUCHS Lubricants has long experience in marine engineering. Few environments are as demanding as the marine industry, where strong winds, saltwater and low temperatures can provide challenges. When a head machinist, for example, contacts […]
Safety
The importance of proper spent oil disposal
Anton Niemann, GM Shell Lubricants, explains how the disposal of used motor oil the wrong way has the potential to pollute the environment, noting that we need to recover and recycle as much of it as possible. With engine lubricant technology ever-changing to give customers the best possible protection and […]
Conversations with truck drivers… What are they Telling Us?
I remember rather well the focus in medical law on “Informed Consent”. As lecturers we emphasized the importance to medical students of giving the conscious patient all the important information and for him to make an “informed” decision! So, when it comes to the health and well-being of our truck […]
Our Truck Drivers are Worthy of our Care and Respect!!
On the 14th of May, I had the privilege of joining friends from the Hollard Highway Heroes Campaign on a road trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith! We attended an activation at the largest Tuck Stop in Africa at Highway Junction. This was indeed very insightful, and it is only appropriate […]
Swift police response nets 10 suspects for BAT hijacking and robbery
A multi-disciplinary approach by various police units and stations around Umzinyathi and Amajuba Cluster led to the arrest of 10 suspects for hijacking a British American Tobacco vehicle. The suspects were arrested few hours after they held up a vehicle transporting tobacco near Dundee. The arrested suspects aged between 25 […]
Top tips for fleet vehicle maintenance
If you own or manage a fleet, you know that it is vital to maintain the vehicles. Without your fleet vehicles, you will not be able to operate, which will cause you to lose money and clients. You will need to implement a strategy which ensures that your vehicles are […]
European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reveals new vehicle safety measures proposed for heavy-duty vehicles
This fact sheet explains ACEA’s position on the new vehicle safety measures proposed for heavy-duty vehicles as part of the revision of the EU General Safety Regulation. In May 2018, the European Commission proposed a revision of the General Safety Regulation (GSR), which specifies the safety systems that new truck […]
Several injured in fatal minibus crash at Polokwane City
At Polokwane City on the Corner Hospital and Landros Mare street a Toyota Quantum failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into a Nissan NP 200 ldv.The minibus driver of about 37 years is deceased. 14 People including the driver of the NP 200 sustained serious injuries. Traffic Affairs […]
Tips for maintaining heavy machinery
Any construction company owner knows that maintaining their machinery is tantamount to the success of their project. Your machinery has to be in good working order so that you can complete the project on time, otherwise, you will lose clients and your income. But sometimes, you might not be sure […]
New OMNITRAC Mixed Service Truck Tyre Range from Goodyear
Goodyear is launching a brand new mixed service truck tyre range offering optimal damage resistance and longer service life than previous Goodyear mixed service tyres. The new OMNITRAC range features new DuraShield technology and combines excellent robustness with enhanced performance and retreadability. The new tyres have been developed for vehicles […]










