Entries for the Fleet Safety Awards 2026 are open, and the deadline – 3 September 2026 – is closer than it feels. A standout entry takes time to put together, so don’t leave it to the last minute. The Awards celebrate excellence in fleet safety, with R250 000 in major […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape remains resolute in its commitment to combat all forms of criminality through the implementation of Operation Shanela 2. Intensified, zero-tolerance, high-density operations were conducted from Monday, 29 December 2025 to Sunday, 04 January 2026 led by the Provincial Commissioner, Deputy […]
Criminals are always looking for an easy opportunity to take what isn’t theirs. However, on the flip side of their gain, is the loss impact on the victims, which can have profound psychological and financial implications. Even a small incident, where the victim doesn’t come into direct contact with the […]
Crime statistics for the first quarter of 2021/2022 confirm a steep 107.6% increase in truck hijackings, while cash-in-transit heists have accelerated by a massive 142.1% (SAPS). This has added another challenge to the logistics of vulnerable and high-value goods, en route as well as on arrival. The need for secure […]
Johannesburg/London/Munich/New York/Paris/Sao Paulo/Singapore – Restrictions on supply chains and international travel due to the coronavirus outbreak have serious implications for the maritime industry. Although the threat from the perils ships usually encounter at sea may have reduced in many cases due to an increasing number of vessels waiting at anchorage […]
When transporting goods and stock, it seems to make sense to load the vehicle a little more than usual. After all, many people reason, What difference can it really make? If I squeeze some more stuff onto the truck, I’ll maximise the benefit from the trip? Indeed, many people think […]
Are you aware of the blind spots around trucks? Do you know how to share roads safely with trucks and cyclists. Volvo Trucks have launched a global Campaign to enhance the safety of cyclists. The inspirational ‘See and be seen’ kit focuses on cyclists in traffic and consists of an Instructor’s […]
Second only to people costs, a fleet of vehicles is often one of the biggest operating costs for any business. It is also one of the most prominent representations of a company’s brand. Driver misconduct and vehicle abuse will affect operational costs and how the organisation is perceived. It is […]
