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When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees.

PBS, who knew?

PBS, who knew?

Pioneered by the timber industry in South Africa, performance based standards (PBS) measure how a truck and its load behave on the road against national safety and infrastructure protection standards, rather than on the implications of their dimensions and physical mass for performance. STUART MOIR takes a look at the system and evaluates its benefits for local commercial transport.

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Technology over-drive

Technology over-drive

Effective fleet management is a vital component of the commercial transport industry and a major factor in overall logistics costs. FOCUS looks at some of the gadgets and systems available on the local market to help make the jobs of fleet managers that much easier – and far more successful.

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Rekindling an old flame

Rekindling an old flame

Thutha Services recently took delivery of six new Tank Clinic tanker combinations to supplement their fleet dedicated to new and existing contracts for Total. STUART MOIR investigates the rebirth of this old friendship and the technological advancements involved.

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Flippin’ fantastic trucks

Flippin’ fantastic trucks

The letter “F” reigned supreme when Isuzu Truck SA launched its new F-Series. But are these new vehicles really flippin’ fantastic? CHARLEEN CLARKE took a drive out to Gerotek to find out…

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Working class hero

Working class hero

Peugeot’s selection of Partner, Expert and Boxer vans provides everyone with a transport solution, no matter the size of the operation or the goods being carried

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