The Gauteng Highway Patrol Unit that was relaunched recently, continues to make inroads in the effort by the SAPS in the Province to reduce the volumes of aggravated robberies, particularly trio crimes that include house and business robberies, car and truck hijackings. Members of the HP unit together with the […]
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Bread Delivery Vehicle Robbed in Hazelmere, KZN
Two employees of a bread distribution company were hijacked and robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash shortly after making a delivery in Hazelmere near Verulam today (Sunday). Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to Redcliffe in the vicinity of the quarry at approximately 11:39 after receiving […]
Hollard Trucking confirms commitment to the safety of truck drivers, fleets and cargo!
At Hollard Trucking, we’re passionate about partnering with our customers to manage their risks, offer them added value and assist their drivers to be the best they can be. We’re one of South Africa’s largest – and certainly most innovative – truck insurers. Our claims service is second to none, […]
Police launch probe after a water truck is torched in Uitenhage
UITENHAGE: Police are investigating a case of malicious damage to property after a water truck was torched in Uitenhage. On Monday, 25 May 2020 around 08:30, a driver of a contracted water truck alleged that he was driving on R334 known as Rocklands Road in Uitenhage when he noticed that […]
UD Trucks introduces telematics across its range
UD Trucks Telematics Services will now come standard on every new UD Trucks vehicle purchased, backdated to 1 March 2020. “Technology such as telematics, will play an increasingly important role in the ever-changing transport environment,” stated Filip Van den Heede, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa. “It empowers fleet […]
The South African economy is on wheels… big wheels… Ensure and Insure that it keeps Moving!!
Vehicle Telematics and tracking company Ctrack recently joined forces with economists.co.za to create the Ctrack Logistics Barometer, an economic indicator and performance gauge of the South African logistics and supply chain industries. During the official launch, Mike Schussler offered some fascinating insights into the Barometer and the South African economy. […]
Conversations with truck drivers… What are they Telling Us?
I remember rather well the focus in medical law on “Informed Consent”. As lecturers we emphasized the importance to medical students of giving the conscious patient all the important information and for him to make an “informed” decision! So, when it comes to the health and well-being of our truck […]
Our Truck Drivers are Worthy of our Care and Respect!!
On the 14th of May, I had the privilege of joining friends from the Hollard Highway Heroes Campaign on a road trip from Johannesburg to Harrismith! We attended an activation at the largest Tuck Stop in Africa at Highway Junction. This was indeed very insightful, and it is only appropriate […]
Boost your business with smart delivery
It can be difficult to carve out a competitive advantage in today’s cutthroat business environment. For some companies, investments have been focused on creating digital advantage through measures like apps or fancy websites, or improved processes with clever technology to make things run faster and better. While all those strategies […]
If you move significant loads you should know the consignor and consignee legislation!!
There is legislation to ensure that transporters pay special attention to the loading of their vehicles and how loads are transported on our public roads. This legislation is referred to as the Consignor/ Consignee legislation. The main objective of the legislation is to provide guidance and enforce the process through […]