ContiPressureCheck Intelligent Tyres adopted by MAN Automotive

MAN Automotive South Africa has selected Continental's Intelligent Tyres fitted with ContiPressureCheck (CPC) for its premium range of EfficientLine trucks, allowing for real-time monitoring of tyre performance, pressure and temperature, thus allowing fleet managers and drivers to reduce downtimes...

Altron’s Netstar and Putco improve safety for passengers and drivers

South Africa’s oldest and largest bus company, the Public Utility Transport Corporation (Putco), has over the past 18 months recorded impressive performance metrics in passenger safety, fuel management and improved driver behaviour following the implementation of a fleet management...

The lifeblood of a world-class logistics business

Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) defines a chart for success in developing a robust, quality workforce through top-notch skills development. At the beginning of September, the 2018 World Bank Logistics Performance Index ranked South Africa as the third most competitive market...

Strauss Logistics takes delivery of 44 FAW truck tractors

Harare-based liquid fuels distribution giant, Strauss Logistics, recently placed an order for 44 FAW 33.420FT truck tractors from Choice Diesel Mozambique, which recently became FAWs’ first and only sales and service dealer in Mozambique. The truck tractors were sourced...

Ultra-compact but Big-hearted

What’s in a name? When you’re talking bakkies and the name includes the word “Dropside”, it means more than meets the eye... If you’ve got goods to move and you want to supercharge the process and maximise efficiency, a bakkie...

Beating the Black Friday delivery blues

The biggest challenge on Black Friday isn’t a system crash or a payment failure. It’s the delivery problems that come after the purchases have been made. This year, courier companies are working closely with e-tailers to ensure that delivery...

Maintenance is a must for trucks ahead of the festive season

With an increase in spending and a demand on supply over the festive season there’s no doubt that more trucks will be on the road. “Trucks provide a vital service for consumers. Unfortunately, poorly serviced trucks or trucks not...

Fuel cheer as oil retreats

Large reductions in fuel prices are being forecast for December. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). "After months of sustained pressure on...

Volkswagen launches 1.0 TSI Caddy

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced a 1.0 TSI model derivative of the hugely popular Caddy in South Africa. The second best-selling model in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range, the Caddy combines space efficiency with sleek Volkswagen design and affordable running costs....

FAW the truck dealer of choice in Mozambique

In August this year Choice Diesel Mozambique became the first and only independent sales and service dealer of FAW trucks in Mozambique. The company started its journey in Mozambique trading in second hand trucks, however client’s needs have driven the...