CCBSA launches new smart trucks
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) recently launched a five-year pilot project to run a 44-pallet Performance-Based Standard (PBS) trailer between Bloemfontein and Upington. The launch took place at Gutsche Plant, in Hamilton, Bloemfontein.
The PBS trailer is 27.9 metres long...
Serco’s positive outlook continues into the New Year
The spike in business enjoyed towards the end of last year by leading South African trailer and truck building company Serco has extended into 2018 with a healthy order book providing hope that the trend will continue for some...
Henred’s Hanlie Strauss is MISA’s Woman of the Year
The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) in partnership with AON, recently announced that Hanlie Strauss of Henred Fruehauf had been judged its Woman of the Year. The award recognises the vital role women play in South Africa’s motor industry.
Hanlie...
Hughcor takes delivery of new DAF truck
Hughcor, a Durban-based long-distance transport company, has taken delivery of its first DAF truck, citing performance, fuel efficiency and, more importantly, the ‘new’ Babcock backup regime behind the DAF brand, as central to the buying decision.
Old Mutual Insure supports Free State Agriculture’s fire response
Old Mutual has provided 10 diesel tank trailers to help fight fires devastating the heart of South Africa’s agricultural economy. Veldfires spread quickly during the dry winter months and cause major damage every year.
COVID-19 places SCM under the spotlight
As the pharmaceutical industry eagerly anticipates the creation and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and the pandemic itself shines a spotlight on health and safety issues, companies will need to be increasingly vigilant when it comes to...
Serco builds egg transporter for Zambia
Serco has yet another highly satisfied customer – Golden Lay in Zambia.
Serco fitted insulated, pre-assembled bodies on two Tata chassis as well as facilitated vehicle branding on the vehicles. All this was accomplished within a week.
Golden Lay produces, supplies...
Serco Trailer the backbone for fire-fighter training vehicle
A Serco Protec Steel Frostliner trailer provides the backbone for a mobile fire-fighting training gallery now in use at SASOL’s headquarters in Johannesburg.
Serco built the trailer for Dräger SA who fitted it out...
New tech from Serco
Having achieved year-on-year growth in tough trading conditions, truck and trailer builder Serco closed 2016 by announcing it had entered into a partnership with Dutch company Loadlok, whose products it will distribute in Southern Africa.
Earlier this year the company...
TPI Truck and Trailer scores industry first
Durban-based TPI Truck and Trailer recently manufactured what is said to be the first flat-deck trailer capable of legally carrying high cube containers.
Developed by Dario Degano, a specialist designer of platform and lowbed trailers, the trailer makes use of...
