An upcoming event will place focus on road safety but in a way that may not receive the attention it should. This is the vital topic of fire safety within trucking. In the USA, it is estimated that there are 7 000 truck fires annually. While statistics are not readily […]
Vehicle Fitness
Check tyres before the caravan and camping season
The caravan and camping season is just around the corner, and tyre manufacturer Continental has some tips on things to look out for before that your trip. Inflating your tyres to the correct pressure and inspecting them for signs of damage is without doubt the first priority for owners of […]
Volvo Trucks Committed to Enhancing Road Safety Across South Africa
As South Africans eagerly anticipate the upcoming December summer holidays, many are preparing for road trips to their families and vacation destinations. While this season brings joy and the promise of memorable experiences, it also comes with increased congestion on the country’s roads and, regrettably, a surge in road accidents. […]
Passenger buses inspected at Verkeerdevlei Plaza
MEC MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae and traffic officials halt three buses by Verkeerdevlei plaza . The traffic officials had an operation by Verkeerdevlei plaza which the MEC on her way to Qwa Qwa halted three buses with officials. Out of the three buses, two buses were transporting foreign nationals traveling to Zimbabwe. […]
Bus detained after overloading in trip from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe
A bus travelling from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe was detained for overloading by traffic law enforcement officers at the Polokwane Traffic Control Centre on Sunday, 17 December 2023. The vehicle was found to be overloaded by almost 17 00kg when weighed. The driver was fined R6 000.00 and instructed to rectify […]
Technical Service Personnel recognized for working tirelessly to keep the South African Army Prime Mission Equipment in Pristine Condition
The Commander of the Principal Landward Warfare Force of South Africa Honors the Technical Service Personnel who toiled tirelessly to keep the South African Army Prime Mission Equipment in Pristine Condition. For many years the Light Workshop Troop of Various SA Army units was resembling a graveyard with a fleet […]
Analysis of a runaway truck – What can or should be done to reduce the risks?
A video has been doing the rounds on Social Media in the last week that shows an out-of-control semi truck increasing speed until it reaches well over 150 Km/h! A law enforcement unit is following the truck and the driver is seemingly filming its passage. We asked Stan Bezuidenhout to […]
Ford Ranger Reaches 500 000km Milestone with RAM Couriers
Ford’s extensive range of fleet customers, such as RAM Couriers, provide optimal conditions to test a vehicle’s characteristics with a sharpened focus on quality, reliability, and durability. This was recently highlighted when one of RAM’s locally assembled Ford Rangers reached 500 000km, after playing an integral part in the courier […]
Sekhukhune District Bus Monitoring Operation on road R574-Motetema
Sekhukhune District Bus Monitoring Operation on road R574-Motetema Successes: •303 vehicles stopped and checked •10 summons issued •03 busses discontinued Helping you to #ArriveAlive. Dial 0800 006 694 to report traffic emergencies in Limpopo.
Waterberg District Public Transport Unit Blitz Operation at Modimolle
Waterberg District Public Transport Unit Blitz Operation at Modimolle on 31 May 2023. Successes: •237 vehicles stopped and checked •57 summons issued •04 busses impounded •02 Vehicles discontinued Helping you to #ArriveAlive Dial 0800 006 694 to report traffic emergencies in Limpopo