South Africa faces a pressing road safety challenge, with a disproportionate number of accidents involving heavy vehicles, particularly trucks. In an effort to address this issue and promote safer road conditions, it is imperative to raise safety awareness among truck drivers across the country. To promote safe driving amongst heavy […]
To mark October Transport Month, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in collaboration with Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, will undertake road safety awareness campaigns targeting truck drivers. Two events will be held at N1 Mantsole Weighbridge in Limpopo on 13th October and at Sir Lowry’s Pass in the […]
Acknowledging the importance of truck drivers is a vital step in improving road safety, says JC Auditors Managing Director Oliver Naidoo. The company recently launched its inaugural Driver Day at Highway Junction Truck Stop in Harrismith in the Free State, where the management team interacted with more than 100 drivers, […]
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Question: I need guidance in terms of the minimum requirements for Zimbabwe Nationals working as Truck Drivers in South Africa, I know that they need the following. Valid driver’s licence from Zimbabwe to drive the code of vehicle you wish to drive in South Africa. Valid Defensive Driving Certificate (endorsed […]
The Arrive Alive website received a video captured by dashboard camera of truck drivers failing to drive defensively. Even though the most obvious focus might be on a truck being overtaken illegally and unsafely across a barrier line, it also reveals some glaring unsafe driving techniques from inside this truck! […]
