
Just do it!
Lots of people talk about a “can do” attitude. At FOCUS, we put it into practice … as evidenced by this month’s Truck Test!

Lots of people talk about a “can do” attitude. At FOCUS, we put it into practice … as evidenced by this month’s Truck Test!
South African transport operators have every reason to be proud. That’s according to Dr Martin Zimmermann, CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa …
Our massive Truck Test – the trucking event of the year – is just two months away! When we held a lunch in Johannesburg to brief participants and sponsors, a sense of excitement had already taken hold …
There has been a huge amount of hype surrounding Truck Test 2012... and now we can announce a huge development in that regard: Truck Test 2012 will take place in conjunction with the RFA Convention!
Last year ended on a controversial note, with Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) not reporting its figures. However, in typical TRANSPORT MANAGER’S HANDBOOK fashion, CHARLEEN CLARKE still asked the captains of industry for their comments on the 2011 year and predictions for the year forward.
As we celebrate 10 years of publishing FOCUS on Transport and Logistics, this issue of the magazine pays tribute to the people who keep the wheels of this industry moving and also the paramount commercial vehicles on our roads …
One of the enduring themes at this year’s Johannesburg International Motor Show was that of after-sales service, with truck manufacturers realising that this is the key differentiator. After all, there are lots of good trucks out there – sales are concluded thanks to superior after-sales service and personal relationships.
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Frank Beeton Global Focus is compiled exclusively for FOCUS by Frank Beeton of Econometrix.
Vic Oliver One of this country’s most respected commercial vehicle industry authorities.
Rob Handfield-Jones Rob has spent 20 years indulging his three passions: vehicles, road safety and writing.Enquiries and questions?Charmont Media
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