South Africa has the largest rail network on the continent, spanning more than 21 000km. Even though the rail industry struggles as infrastructure needs repairs and replacement, rail transport remains an efficient way to move goods and passengers across the country. In addition, President Ramaphosa says that rail transport is […]
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 […]
Independent bus transport service provider, Maxi Bus, extended the engine oil drain interval on a number of buses in its fleet by up to 5,000km per vehicle, with the introduction of a specialised long drain engine oil. Five Iveco Eurorider buses were selected for an oil drain interval extension project […]
South Africa, October 2019: Fierce competition in the trucking industry coupled to commercial vehicle operators having to face a multitude of challenges, including rising fuel prices, congested roads and escalating operating costs, mean transport and logistics businesses need to operate at ultimate efficiency. Castrol is fully committed to assisting its […]
How important is a well-designed strategy for Tyre Maintenance for your fleet? We would like to share an interesting infographic guide on the topic of tyre maintenance for fleets. This was shared with us by First Aid Wheels, a wheel refurbishment centre in London. Approximately one-third of the fleet’s maintenance budget […]
Bridgestone is using increasing amounts of technology to help fleet owners get the maximum use from their vehicles while reducing costs. Trucking and logistics businesses are facing severe challenges. Input costs like diesel and labour are steadily creeping up, and poor economic conditions mean that volumes are down. ‘ “The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Too often do we find lost loads contributing to road crashes in South Africa. Not only do these loads fall onto other vehicles but also create a significant collision hazard for other road users. Poor packaging and poor strapping have been found to be the most likely factors to cause […]
