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The rising price of fuel is spurring transport companies to hedge oil exposure, here’s how it works.

Aluminium has proved to be an ally to the transport industry with its lightweight yet strong, durable, corrosion-resistant, highly conductive and aesthetically pleasing characteristics. JACO DE KLERK takes a look at this wonder element.

With increasingly stringent laws and tough economic conditions, everyone is looking look for value for money these days. The trailer industry is no different. FOCUS looks at some of the latest options.

Trucks cause accidents on a daily basis – by losing loads, by breaking down in the middle of the road and due to driver fatigue. More often than not, negligence is to blame – and it’s a poor excuse for lives lost. CLAIRE RENCKEN investigates this careless, needless phenomenon and speaks to some people who have been affected by it.

Cummins and International show long-term commitment to the local market.

Apollo Tyres South Africa found Truck Test 2013 very exciting as it afforded the company ample opportunities to network with major vehicle manufacturers – one of many advantages. However, the company’s Dunlop Transteel range has advantages of its own and a surprise in store.

Ctrack supplied equipment for Truck Test 2013 to assist with the monitoring and recording of operating times of all the vehicles that participated. FOCUS speaks to Eugene van Niekerk, new business development manager for Ctrack Fleet Management SA, to find out more.

Engen was excited by the move to eight tonners for Truck Test 2013, as a large number of its customers form part of this market segment. But this isn’t the only reason the company joined the Truck Test bandwagon once again.

Truck Test 2013 challenged manufacturers to put their best to the test. FAW took up the challenge with four fantastic vehicles.

FOCUS speaks to Mercedes-Benz Trucks product manager, Christo Kleynhans, to get his thoughts on Truck Test 2013.
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