Author:focus-on-transport
The Football World Cup has come and gone and, to a large extent, the fans were accommodated safely in the stadiums, their hotels, the countryโs finest restaurants and also on our roads. DAVID SHEPHERD speaks to a Cape Town-based tour operator that continued doing what it does best โ providing expertise in ferrying football fans to where they needed to go, including some of the countryโs most popular tourist attractions…
These days, if a manufacturer launches a vehicle that doesnโt attain five stars in the tough 64 km/h EuroNCAP crash test, eyebrows tend to be raised. This is because research has proved that the more stars a vehicle is awarded in the laboratory, the better protection it offers in real-world crashes.
For years and years, this column has been devoted to matters concerning commercial vehicles; Iโve shied away from what we all call โdinky toysโ. Not this month! My comments concern all road users โ most notably car drivers…
What are the benefits of paying to use a toll road, and are there any hidden costs when opting for a longer alternative route?
In this issue of FOCUS, Frank Beeton explores the complexities of the General Motors-Isuzu Truck relationship, introduces Volvoโs new construction-specific FMX โ and updates us on whoโs leading the field in producing the โmost powerful truck of the yearโ.
Climate change is not only a very real threat; it is changing the way the world does business. South Africaโs top 100 JSE-listed companies are already reporting their carbon footprints, and it will not be long before all industries will need to follow suit.
Whatโs the secret behind a successful road transport operation? FOCUS chats to Time Link Cargo about service delivery, reliability and revolutionising transport in keeping with client expectations.
Skid marks… telltale signs that something went badly wrong. STUART MOIR explores the role of tyre manufacturers, service providers and fleet managers in ensuring that tyres are correctly maintained.
The potentially crippling toll fees mooted by the South African National Road Agency Ltd (SANRAL) will be high on the agenda at this yearโs Road Freight Association (RFA) Convention.
Driver wellness has emerged at the forefront of many issues often swept under the carpet. Imagine a young family travelling to Durban on holiday with their new-born baby girl. An exhausted truck driver smashes into their car after falling asleep at the wheel, crushing the vehicle and, with it, the entire family. The babyโs grandparents have lost two beloved children and will never see their first grandchild take her first steps. The driver is permanently disabled. STUART MOIR attends the […]
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