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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Owning a transportation business, be it to transport cargo, people or commercial goods, is an expensive investment. You need to ensure you have the correct equipment to do the job, as your bottom line depends on successful delivery. While a trucking business requires a variety of different sized trucks, it’s […]
Call to Action – War against the truckers in South Africa - Truck and Freight Information Online
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Mr President Again, the road freight companies (truckers) find themselves being attacked by forces under the pretext of foreign nationals “taking jobs away from citizens”. This results in damaged and totally destroyed lives, companies, employment opportunities, economic activity, goods, vehicles...RFA Labour Indaba Answers Some of the Unknowns - Truck and Freight Information Online
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Cyber bullying, virtual sexual harassment, remote work challenges, effective decision-making in the face of uncertainty: these are some of the challenges we are encountering as we enter the ‘Next Normal’. Not to mention existing trucking industry challenges such as changing legislation, mounting...
