Category:Featured Issue 3 2019
For the people
As national bus sales manager of Scania South Africa, Esaia Taunyane knows that long-term relationships and customer satisfaction are keys to success in the...
Safety first on the long road
Bus operators and drivers are responsible for the lives of the commuters. Improving driving behaviour and undertaking regular vehicle maintenance could reduce the number...
Electric future for South America
The profitability of commercial vehicle sales is expected to decline dramatically, while after-sales services increase over the next decade. However, electric vehicles (EVs) could...
Going ultra in every way
Exceptional total cost of ownership gives the Tata Ultra class-leading credentials In the South African truck market, the Tata brand is perceived to punch...
Bringing advanced technology to construction
The long-awaited replacement for the Mercedes-Benz Axor has arrived. GAVIN MYERS meets the impressive new Arocs. Alot has happened at Mercedes-Benz in the past...
Kamaz hits a hattrick!
GIANENRICO GRIFFINI has an exclusive interview with Eduard Nikolaev of the Kamaz Master Team, winner of the 2019 Dakar Rally trucks category Nikolaev and...
Conquering the pitfalls of transporting coal
Transport operators need to consider the rising black market for coal, while operators in the mine face challenging road conditions. MARISKA MORRIS investigates the...
To lease or not to lease
FOCUS explores the specialised funding options available to different operations and how these can be leveraged for maximum benefit. Getting the best funding option...
Learning yo-yo tricksβ¦
A volatile market means used-vehicle sales in the southern African region were much more stable than on local soil during 2018. However, it wasnβt...
Face to face with Sophie Punte
Sophie Punte, executive director of the Smart Freight Centre, has a dream. She would like to βgreenβ the global supply chain. CHARLEEN CLARKE went...
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