From clerk to CEO: the proudly South African story of John Jacobs
From a teenage junior clerk at an international protective workwear company to taking over that very business and turning it into one of South Africa’s most prominent ventures of its kind: That is the story of John...
Imperial and Sasol to formalise partnership for hydrogen mobility ecosystem
Imperial Logistics (Imperial) and Sasol South Africa (Sasol) have entered into an agreement to collaborate in exploring options and solutions for improving freight sustainability and efficiency in Southern Africa. The two companies will also be evaluating potential...
Lucky number 100 for DAF
When you’re running truck fleets in the hundreds, optimal fuel consumption, low maintenance costs and minimum breakdowns are the all-important criteria that logistics operators look for in a truck. Ticking all these boxes and then some, the...
Volvo Trucks launches four new ranges
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...
Imperial reinforces commitment to road safety
Imperial’s key initiatives to drive road safety in South Africa, including its annual ‘Car Seats for Kids’ initiative, in partnership with Wheel Well and 947, as well as providing ‘walking seat belts’ to underprivileged children, in partnership...
Isuzu sales remain resilient
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) recorded total sales of 2,587 trucks and buses in 2020. Trucks led the charge with total sales of 2,570 units, making Isuzu the number one Japanese Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the...
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.
Isuzu remains committed to youth development
The future is looking bright for Isuzu’s first intake of Youth Employment Service (YES) candidates.
Landle Kenneth Carelse, 25, is one of the 2020 YES candidates who was successfully placed at Isuzu Motors South...
Volvo Trucks ready to electrify a large part of goods transports in Europe
With the sales start this year of three new extra heavy all-electric models in Europe, Volvo Trucks believes the time is right for a rapid upswing in electrification of heavy road transport.
This positive...
Scania partners with Shoprite Group to launch first fuel-efficient Euro 5 trucks
Sustainable transport solutions that drive customer profitability are the driving force behind Scania Southern Africa’s partnership with The Shoprite Group which has acquired over 100 of Scania’s New Generation trucks powered by Euro 5 engines. “At Scania...
