Author:focus-on-transport

Scania turning south africa green

Scania turning south africa green

Scania Southern Africa is committed to assisting customers and government departments when it comes to the importance of environmental stewardship. Itโ€™s also working towards the establishment of long-term biofuel suppliers.  

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Sinotruk comes to South Africa

Sinotruk comes to South Africa

Since 2004, Sinotruk has been ranked as the top brand of heavy-duty trucks helping African economic development.

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Dodgy drivers and foul officials

Dodgy drivers and foul officials

Johannesburgโ€™s new mayor, Herman Mashaba, is clamping down on corruption. What can we do to improve our own game?

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Manage your management

Manage your management

Heavy-vehicle transport managers have key functions that must not be neglected if they want to ensure the efficient running of their fleets

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A test for the industry

A test for the industry

The number of participants, sponsors and supporters of Truck Test 2017 has increased dramatically over the last few weeks. We find out why itโ€™s important for them to be involved

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Vehicles arrive at the Engen Lebombo One Stop during Truck Test 2015.

Fuelling the trucks of the future

For the fifth consecutive event, Engen is continuing its fuel sponsorship of the Truck Test. Mike Stead, commercial sales manager at Engen, explains why the company remains committed to this initiative

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At last! Some positivity!

At last! Some positivity!

Despite concerns about the future of the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, his annual budget speech for 2017 was remarkably upbeat. GAVIN MYERS reports

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Getting fleets by in 2017

Getting fleets by in 2017

With both fixed and variable operating costs increasing throughout 2016, ANLERIE DE WET explores how fleet managers can make the most of their vehicle finance and insurance in 2017

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Topical tyre news

Topical tyre news

The year has started with a bang for South Africaโ€™s major truck-tyre manufacturers

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Retreading is recycling

Retreading is recycling

Retreading of tyres is a common practice in the trucking industry worldwide. What are the benefits and how do consumers know that they are fitting a quality product? GAVIN MYERS finds out from Monal Naik, marketing manager of Bandag South Africa.

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