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ExxonMobil teams up with Zestcor
(April 19, 2018 9:56 am)
Another decade for Unitrans and Pick n Pay
(April 19, 2018 9:33 am)
Cargo security taken to the next level
(April 19, 2018 9:29 am)
OEM superpowers unite
(April 19, 2018 8:59 am)
Sprinter pushes for pole position
(April 13, 2018 4:00 am)
It’s still Easter with up to 45-percent off selected truck parts!
(April 12, 2018 2:36 pm)
Tesla transportation woes
(April 12, 2018 1:55 pm)
Soltrack helps to solve driver distraction
(April 12, 2018 1:41 pm)
FOCUS Regulars
Self-driving trucks plus drive...
There’s a massive shortage of truck drivers in the United States; it stands at about 50 000 right now, and this is estimated to grow to
Volkswagen makes big bucks
While some companies (especially here in South Africa) are battling to survive, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is romping to the bank vault – having made
What a Discovery!
An awesome new Land Rover Discovery has gone on sale in the United Kingdom. It’s called the Discovery Commercial and it’s a rather sexy alternative
Chinese buy Daimler! (well, a ...
In a move that has shocked our industry to its very core, Geely Automotive chairman Li Shufu has purchased 9,69 percent of Daimler – meaning
Now Is Your Chance, Comrade Bl...
I’d speculate that at no time since 1910 has the post of minister of transport been filled by anyone seriously committed to making transport work
Managing smaller truck fleets
When transport is not a company’s core business, there are many benefits to be gained by professionally managing and controlling a small fleet of company-owned
Protective writs are safe for ...
In conflict with a Western Cape High Court decision, the KwaZulu-Natal High Court has held that the issue of a summons protects a claimant against
Kicking the can further down t...
Investigating a decline in infrastructure spend (part one). February came and went with the passing of the budget by the then Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba.
The way forward
Fesarta has big plans in place for 2018 and beyond Much has happened at the Federation of East and Southern African Road Transport Associations (Fesarta)
Technical training and skills ...
I recently had a one-on-one with Thierry Pimi, MD of Cummins Southern Africa – a man who is passionate about growing his company, boosting the
All-electric Actros makes its ...
Mercedes-Benz has pulled an electric rabbit out of its hat! The company has lifted the lid on the eActros, which, as its name implies, is
Today, water … tomorrow, oil...
Cape Town’s water crisis and the cost of oil have more in common than you’d expect… Up to now, many people (including myself) have been
Global Focus News
Self-driving trucks plus drivers = success, s...
There’s a massive shortage of truck drivers in the United States; it stands at about 50 000 right now, and this is estimated to grow to
Corporate Profiles
Mining possibilities and constructing growth
As a company positively building its presence in the mining and construction industries, Scania South Africa knew that Bauma Conexpo Africa was the place to
Product Reviews
Star of the minitruck show?
GAVIN MYERS spent a week with the Changan Star 3 Double Cab Lux and found that it is a mini truck with some weight. If you’re currently in
Latest News
ExxonMobil teams up with Zestcor
ExxonMobil has announced that it has signed a new distributor agreement with Zestcor, which is an experienced South African sales, procurement and supply chain management
Another decade for Unitrans and Pick n Pay
Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions has secured a ten-year contract extension from Pick n Pay to provide the transportation services at the retailer’s flagship Longmeadow distribution
Cargo security taken to the next level
There is an increasing need to secure high-value goods in transit and Netshield has heeded the call by releasing its Cell Lock system. The Cell
OEM superpowers unite
Just as last week’s FOCUS newsletter was being signed off, we received word that Hino Motors Limited and Volkswagen Truck & Bus were entering into
Sprinter pushes for pole position
Much fuss has been made about the all-new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, but, while the world’s press has been able to offer readers tantalising bits of information
It’s still Easter with up to 45-percent...
While a certain bunny is known for making this time of year all about chocolate treats, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is making Easter all about massive discounts
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