Author:focus-on-transport

Market focus โ€“ first quarter: encouraging beginnings

Market focus โ€“ first quarter: encouraging beginnings

While the results for the first quarter of 2010 have been encouraging, and should provide a firm platform for market growth until at least the middle of the year, FRANK BEETON believes the situation beyond July remains extremely difficult to predict.

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Look after your drivers!

Increasing numbers of skilled truck drivers are involved in accidents as a result of Aids-related illnesses and fatigue. The time is long overdue for all road transport industry role players to confront this harsh reality by assessing and helping to manage the wellness of their drivers.

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A memorable year

Industry icons honoured

At a cosy gathering held at Emperorโ€™s Palace in Johannesburg, the South African International Moverโ€™s Association (SAIMA) saluted past presidents and industry icons that have retired, but are far from forgotten…

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From taxi to tipper truck

From taxi to tipper truck

Big dreams can come true. Just ask Solomon Thobejane: an entrepreneur of over 25 years standing with many successful business ventures behind him, each bigger than the last.

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MX finds new homes

MX finds new homes

The PACCAR MX engine, which has already proved its mettle in DAF trucks both here in South Africa and internationally, is being fitted to Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks from mid-2010.

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Global strategies

Global strategies

With the 21st centuryโ€™s opening decade almost behind us, the time seems right to evaluate developments in commercial vehicle alliances that have sprung up globally in recent times.

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Calling all drivers!

Calling all drivers!

The countdown is on as Mercedes-Benz truck drivers from nine countries across the world โ€“ including South Africa โ€“ prepare to compete against each other for the coveted title of FleetBoard Driversโ€™ League champion for 2010.

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Transport and the 2010 world cup

Transport and the 2010 world cup

The countdown is on, with kick-off fast approaching. Yet local transporters remain confused, even apprehensive, about the impact of the FIFA World Cup on their day-to-day operations. FOCUS brings you the low-down on access sites, enclosures and everything else you need to know โ€“ but didnโ€™t think to ask.

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The secret life of a conrod

The secret life of a conrod

An engineโ€™s hardest working parts are the connecting rods that join its pistons and crankshaft. JAKE VENTER explores their role and functions.

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New name; same reliability

New name; same reliability

This month VIC OLIVER puts the Hino 500 1626 through its paces and finds out if the new model lives up to Hinoโ€™s solid reputation.

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