Author:focus-on-transport
This yearโs annual Alex SPPS Golf Day was the 10th of its kind, and an indication that local business is still adamant to fight crime.
The Road Freight Association (RFA) received a fax regarding proposed major changes to the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA), Act 93 of 1996 on 6 October 2009.
As the economic recession drags on, truck launches, manufacturer partnerships and the drive to find sustainable transport solutions continues, in hopes of a better trucking future.
Following four consecutive quarters of falling volumes, the local commercial vehicle market has shown its first positive evidence of recovery during the third quarter of 2009, but is it too soon to predict recovery? FRANK BEETON reports.
Itโs been a tough year for the extra-heavy commercial vehicle segment, particularly when we consider the phenomenal growth of this sector throughout 2007/8. NADINE VON MOLTKE puts the extra heavies of 2009 into perspective.
The future of busing looks bright as an array of new developments are destined for South African shores.
Local governmentโs complete lack of regulation regarding climate change and emission standards is about to change. Come 1 January 2010, the production of all new vehicles must meet Euro 2 compliance standards. FOCUS attended Nissan Dieselโs launch of its new Euro 2 range.
Public transport has long been toted as one of the answers to greenhouse gas emissions โ the more people riding a bus, the fewer cars on the road. However, bus manufacturers have not stopped there, instead choosing to focus on developing the most sustainable transport solutions attainable through modern technology.
What better way to learn about the ins and outs of the trucking industry than to drive a truck oneself? This is exactly what Marius de Lange, owner of Cadman Carriers, has done, and with eight monthsโ owner-driver experience now under his belt, heโs learnt enough about trucking life to keep him โ and his trucking business โ on the road.
Although vehicle tracking technology has been around for a quite a while, it has changed significantly over the last few years. These advancements have allowed the technology to become both an indispensable risk and fleet management tool. GG VAN ROOYEN looks at how the latest technology assists operators in managing their fleets.
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