The fourth and final of four outstanding CEO Breakfast events presented throughout 2024 took place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, on 19 November, the opening day of the 2024 editions of Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo, the largest trade shows of their kind on the African Continent. Ably led by Programme […]
The convenience of e-commerce transactions during and following the upheavals of Covid has catalysed South Africa’s embrace of online retail and fuelled a substantial contribution to heightened activity within the nation’s freight and logistics sector. As reported by Mordor Intelligence, the industry’s 2023 value of R402 billion has a projected […]
Concerned about the spate of crashes involving heavy vehicles on the roads, the Road Traffic Management Corporation strongly warns truck owners that they can be held liable for the negligent conduct of their drivers. Truck owners are further warned that they could lose the right to operate on national roads […]
Around the world, the challenges involved with ensuring safer roads is nothing new. With the ever-increasing number of vehicles on the road each year, the need for safety-focused solutions have also continued to grow. This increase in road-going vehicles is partly driven by population growth, but also by the explosion […]
Setting up and running a fleet of trucks means you must be on top of your game – this is a cutthroat industry and, with so many balls in the air, it’s easy to drop one. There’s no doubt that logistics is booming, driven at least in part by the […]
SpeedFOX intelligently assists drivers to comply with speed regulations in varying road conditions through a semi-autonomous technology that reinforces positive driver behaviour leading to fewer accidents, no speeding fines, smoother driving, reduced fuel consumption, improved maintenance and safer roads. SpeedFOX is able to deliver on the specific ISA regulations that […]
Fuel costs are estimated to be the second largest expense in a fleet’s budget. Thus, the priority to institute fuel saving is not new but with the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expectations that fuel prices may soar to R30 to R45/litre, even more importance is placed on reducing fuel spend as […]
October is the time to celebrate the key role that transport plays in the economy. Given the events that unfolded in July, safety has to be a concern we should highlight this year. By Jason Mellow, Head of MiWay Business Insurance Road transport plays an essential role in our national […]
I come across this all the time: People have their insurance claims repudiated (rejected) or they face criminal charges, based on speed data acquired from so-called “Tracker Reports.” Most modern vehicles in most countries where asset recovery is a topic of interest are fitted with some or other “Tracking System.” […]
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 […]
