Fiat plays their Fullback
Following the world reveal at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show, the newest addition to Fiat’s Professional range has been launched in South Africa. Reuben van Niekerk reports
Backed by over a hundred years of history and an excellent reputation...
Isuzu remains market leader in medium and heavy commercial segments
Isuzu continues to hold the number one position for seven consecutive years in the medium commercial truck segment of the South African market and retained its leadership position for six years in a row in the heavy...
Disruptive Technology Workshop at SAAFF Congress 2018
Digitisation, big data. e-commerce, cloud-based freight market places, connected platform technologies, online load boards, connected containers, online customs processing …. These offerings were not around a few years ago, but today they are disrupting the freight forwarding and supply...
Beware fly-by-night online auctions
Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have led to an unprecedented migration to online auctions as a means of selling anything from properties and cars to office furniture and even household goods.
New companies are emerging using...
WARN launches 5000 DC Utility Winch
Torre Parts and Components have announced the release of the WARN 5000 DC Utility Winch, ideal for loading trailers and for other utility tasks.
The winch features a strong 1.9 hp permanent magnet DC motor, a durable three-stage planetary gear-train...
Imperial innovator wins coveted honour for his trailer plug solution
Imperial Cargo auto electrician Benjamin Engelbrecht, who recently took top honours in Imperial Logistics’ Innovation Fund initiative, credits his childhood and early career with his recent success in winning the R50 000 first prize in this prestigious programme.
“I think...
Daylight+: Biologically effective light improves the alertness of truck drivers and enhances safety
They spend days or even weeks in their truck. Most of the time, long-distance truck drivers are exposed to poor light conditions in their cab. During winter in particular, the darkness restricts the alertness and well-being of truck drivers....
The search is on for SA’s safest truck drivers
Visitors to TruckX 2016 will be invited to participate in the inaugural Road Masters competition to find Southern Africa’s best and safest truck drivers
MasterDrive and The Future Group have teamed up to launch an exciting new driver excellence competition...
Trials for hybrid electric-drive tandem trailer
In what is regarded as an industry first, a team from American engineering conglomerate Hyliion Inc has developed a hybrid electric-drive trailer tandem which promises transport operators substantial fuel savings and a quick return on investment.
The unit captures energy...
Scania and Northvolt partner for heavy vehicle electrification
Scania and Northvolt have jointly agreed to develop and commercialise battery cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles. Scania today announces that it is investing EUR 10 million in the partnership to enhance further development and support the establishment of...
