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When the price goes up

When the price goes up

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

 

 
In awe of aluminium

In awe of aluminium

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.

 

 
On the trail of nifty trailers

On the trail of nifty trailers

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 take too many lives

Trucks take too many lives

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.

 

   
A partnership for  South Africa

A partnership for South Africa

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

 

 
Tyrelessly pursuing greatness

Tyrelessly pursuing greatness

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.

 

 
Keeping (C)track

Keeping (C)track

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.

 

   
Say hello to my litre friend

Say hello to my litre friend

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.

 
FAW goes big

FAW goes big

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

 

 
MBSA Trucks ace the test

MBSA Trucks ace the test

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

   

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