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 […]
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Dunlop becomes first tyre manufacturer in South Africa to launch truck tyre insurance
Truck owners and operators demand the most from their tyres, which are an essential aspect of keeping fleets moving and getting drivers and cargo safely to their destinations. With the high mileage requirements of heavy vehicles in this sector, there is enormous pressure to maximise cost per kilometre (CPK), reduce breakdown […]
Truck hijacker to appear in court
Swift action by police officers on patrol led to the arrest of a hijacker in Nyanga this morning. The 35-year-old man and his accomplices attempted to hijack a commercial truck at an intersection at the corners of Govan Mbeki and Link Roads whilst the truck was stationary by directing it […]
Fleet insurance: start the new year by making sure you have the right insurance cover
By Jason Mellow, Head of MiWay Business Insurance The past few years have been difficult for most businesses, and has proven that now more than ever before, insurance cover is a must-have to provide a buffer against uncertainty and unforseen risks. What has changed? The pandemic, with its associated lockdowns […]
Safety is the watchword for Transport Month 2021
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 […]
19 Arrests as police foil a planned armed robbery and a truck hijacking
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 […]
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 […]
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