Continental and Toyota Material Handling join forces
Continental and Toyota Material Handling join forces: All Traigo80 forklift trucks ordered since April 1, 2018 come fitted with the Continental solid tire SC20+ as standard. "The decision to change the tire came in response to feedback from the...
FAW South Africa makes big strides in aftersales customer satisfaction
FAW SA has made a concerted effort to set industry-leading aftersales benchmarks to which its dealers and branches have to adhere. As a result, all FAW dealers are operating at a higher level than ever before.
While FAW SA’s efforts...
OEM aftermarket parts make more ‘cents’ on the road
The heavy transportation sector is the veritable lifeblood of South Africa's economy, with goods transported daily by thousands of trucking fleets on the country's roads. It is therefore the reliability and safety of these heavy transport vehicles upon which...
The Volvo FH remains a best seller in South Africa
A unique driver focus, and a truly revolutionary cab paved the way for the instant success of the Volvo FH when launched in 1993. It was also the most technically advanced truck of its time. A quarter of a...
Imperial Road Safety raises road safety awareness using one hashtag
#BongieSays campaign aims to promote road safety online
Imperial Road Safety, powered by Motus, recently launched its #BongieSays social media campaign - aimed at educating online users about responsible road safety through a series of bite–sized social media posts.
“One cannot...
Industry experts to speak at TruckX
Get the inside line from industry experts on an array of challenges facing South Africa’s commercial transport sector. Don’t miss the TruckX and FleetX Conferences to be held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on July 11 and 12.
Day...
Analysing the May 2018 industry sales statistics
Commenting on the new vehicle sales statistics for the month of May, 2018 – the NAAMSA said that the latest vehicle sales and export numbers had continued in line with general industry expectations. In the event new vehicle sales at...
Offseting the higher VAT rate
Efficient and innovative fleet management can save businesses the costs of the recent VAT and fuel levy increases.
Executive Head for Standard Bank Fleet Management, Derick de Vries, says the increase in VAT to 15% from 14% is seen as...
Don’t get left out in the cold this winter!
“Allow us to take care of your doors and PVC strip curtains’ service requirements before winter is here so that you can focus on your core business,” advises Bram Janssen, Managing Director of door and loading dock solutions specialist,...
What to do if you’re first on the scene
Being in an accident is something we all do our best to prevent, but it is far less easy to take precautions against inadvertently becoming part of one. Bearing witness to or being the first to arrive at an...
