Untrained Truck drivers are costing the economy Billions
South Africa’s roads are infamous for claiming many lives throughout the year with a notable increase over the festive season. The World Resources Institute has found that the country ranks 42nd in terms of road fatalities.
Arrive Alive figures suggest...
How to drive in misty conditions
Last week Johannesburg woke up to a blanket of mist. This caused havoc on the roads particularly in Benoni where at least 50 people were injured in crashes on the N12. This is what MasterDrive says you need to do...
South African wins international Truck Driver competition
South African Lafras Kruger was named the best driver at the finals of UD Trucks’ Extra Mile Challenge fleet driver competition in Japan. Kruger took top honours in the UD Quester product category. The other South African participant, Buza...
Best UD Fleet drivers off to compete in Japan
UD Trucks Southern Africa announced the brand’s top fleet drivers in two categories at its annual Extra Mile Challenge driver competition.
The competition that consisted of numerous efficiency and safety evaluations, took place at the Gerotek Vehicle Testing Facility, and...
Escaping a strike
Winter in South Africa is not only synonymous with crisp mornings but also industrial action. This time of year has gained the infamous nickname of ‘Strike Season.’ What you can also be sure of, is that motorists are the...
HED: Search on for SA’s safest truck drivers
MasterDrive and The Future Group, publishers of Future Trucking & Logistics, have teamed up to launch an exciting new driver excellence competition in which 10 finalists will be selected to participate in a driving experience which could land them...
CILTSA Launches Fully-funded Professional Training Programme for Women in Transport and Logistics
The historic, first-ever Candidacy Programme was launched recently, when 30 women in the Transport and Logistics industries were officially enrolled and became student members of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA). Through funding from the...
Poor state of health heightens crash risks
Commercial truck drivers with three or more medical conditions increase their chances of being involved in an accident, according to a US study led by the University of Utah’s School of Medicine.
"What the data tells us is that with...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks to train 200 commercial vehicle drivers as part of Transport Month
The South African government declared October as National Transport Month in 2005 in order to raise awareness on the crucial role of transport in the economy. The annual initiative is also used to encourage participation from civil society and...
We’ve got them covered
Innovative Staffing Solutions has joined hands with one of the largest medical aid schemes in South Africa to offer the company’s 5500 truck drivers the most affordable and comprehensive medical aid package in the country.
“Following months of negotiations, we...
