Lafarge South Africa and Volvo Trucks South Africa have joined forces with other stakeholders to launch the AccelerateHer initiative to accelerate women-owned truck operations in the country. Ten women from KwaZulu-Natal will be selected for the pilot phase of the project, with the intention to replicate and grow it in […]
Durban, South Africa. Volvo Trucks South Africa has presented the first locally produced unit of its new product range to Goldfields Logistics. The new FH unit will be incorporated into the company’s existing fleet of almost 200 Volvo trucks. Goldfields Logistics, a specialised warehousing and distribution supplier with nationwide operations, […]
Volvo Trucks Southern Africa was named one of the country’s top gender empowered companies. The company was awarded for its commitment to, and achievement in the promotion of workplace equality for women. Endorsed by Standard Bank, United Nations Women, and supported by the Commission for Gender Equality, this initiative now […]
Water is a scarce and precious commodity, and access to reliable and clean source is a basic human right. Unfortunately, many communities around South Africa must do without this essential resource. For this reason, Volvo Trucks South Africa has donated two FMX trucks to the SOS Water on Wheels project […]
Volvo Trucks’ I-Shift intelligent automated manual transmission (AMT) innovation continues to be an important benchmark in the industry, thanks to its positive impact on fuel consumption, vehicle performance, safety, and driver comfort. When I-Shift was first launched globally in 2001, Volvo Trucks confirmed its strong belief in a clutch-based transmission […]
Volvo Trucks South Africa has introduced four new truck ranges to the local market, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. The launch of the four new-generation extra heavy commercial trucks; the Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX, is the biggest in the company’s history. “Our […]
In 2010 Volvo Trucks introduced the Volvo FMX – a truck specifically developed for the demanding construction industry. Its ability to cope with tough conditions has evolved over the years as a result of the introduction of many innovative features. After a decade in the mud, it has a solid […]
Volvo Trucks Southern Africa has announced that it will continue supporting transport companies who are delivering essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown period in South Africa. “We are indeed living in extraordinary times and I want to assure customers that Volvo Trucks, together with our nationwide network, is doing everything […]
Without trucks South Africa would come to a standstill. In light of the current situation, we need to take the necessary steps to ensure that our customer’s trucks stay on the road, and are able to deliver all their valuable cargo so that the rest of South Africa can continue […]
Volvo Trucks’ latest launch film has reached new heights. To demonstrate the power and strength of its four new vehicles, Volvo built a colossal 15-metre, 58-tonne truck tower, stacking its four new trucks on top of one another. Adding to that, they stood president Roger Alm on top. In the […]
Gauteng: One seriously injured in three truck collision - Truck and Freight Information Online
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Gauteng: At 08H02 Wednesday morning Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the N1 under the Olifantsfontein on-ramp bridge in Noordwyk. Reports indicate that three trucks were involved in a collision. Medics assessed the scene and found that the driver of the third truck had sustained serious injur...
