Around 16.30 this afternoon, S.T.A.R.T received an urgent call for help from a resident in the Cliffdale area who had witnessed a truck lose control, smashing through a fence line and into her neighbours’ house. The S.T.A.R.T controllers acted immediately and dispatched S.T.A.R.T Partner Netcare911 Rescue 2, the Fire Department […]
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Pedestrian seriously injured in a single truck collision on the Bluff
Two people have been seriously injured in a single truck collision on Grays Inn Road on the Bluff. ALS Paramedics Medical Services responded to multiple calls of assistance. On arrival, Paramedics found that a truck had lost control and collided with a pedestrian before coming to rest against a fence. […]
The important steps to saving fuel when driving trucks!
The price of 95 unleaded petrol increased by R2.57, 93 unleaded by R2.37 and diesel by R2.30 per litre. Now that the price per litre of almost all grades of fuel in all regions has crossed the dreaded R25/L mark, projections are being made that motorists can anticipate a R30/L […]
Ctrack Transport and Freight Index shows further moderation
In the aftermath of the heavy rains and floods that occurred in KwaZulu-Natal in mid-April, which caused a major disruption to the Port of Durban, the logistics sector of South Africa remains under pressure. The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index for May 2022 reported a decline of 1.1% compared to […]
Smart dashcams have growing role to play in fleet management
A new generation of dashcams has the potential to improve safety and reduce costs – excellent news for fleet owners in tough times. By Jason Mellow, Head of Business Insurance at MiWay A new generation of smart dashcams is set play a leading role in helping fleet managers improve various […]
A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision involving a truck and a motorcycle in Gauteng
A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision involving a truck and a motorcycle on Modderfontein Road in Gauteng earlier. Emer-G-Med paramedics arrived on the scene to find the man under the truck having suffered fatal injuries. He was declared dead on the scene. The events preceding the incident are […]
Transporting a yacht requires more than just a flash of the cash
Kashief Schroeder, owner, and co-founder of Container Intermodal Trading CC (CIT) explains how expensive vehicles get transported around the globe Yachts are the ultimate plaything for the world’s super-rich and a visible symbol of wealth. About 8,000 exist in the world today, with prices starting at an eyewatering $500,000 upwards, depending […]
FAW Trucks South Africa intruduces the new JH6 33.420FT 6×4 truck tractor.
FAW Trucks South Africa is continuing their commitment to ensuring the South African haulage industry has access to the products it needs with the introduction of the new JH6 33.420FT 6×4 truck tractor. “The reason for our continued growth in South Africa is the fact that we cater to virtually […]
Four injured in a collision on the R617, Lundies Hill
At 16:30pm, #UEMS paramedics were called for a crash along the R617 at the bottom of Lundies Hill. On arrival, #UEMS paramedics found two vehicles involved in a head-on collision. Four occupants luckily escaped injury, but unfortunately, five other occupants sustained minor to moderate injuries, one of those were entrapped […]
How can we save on fuel when driving trucks?
The recent fuel price increases and rumours about the upcoming price increase being between R2 and R3 per litre, not only has motorists frustrated but panicked about whether it will even be possible to fill their tanks next month. The fuel price crisis also has a major impact on the […]