Category:Vic’s View
The used market gets tougher
While used vehicles remain a popular option for buyers, it is becoming more difficult for the dealers to profit
There are only pros to regular maintenance
Regular vehicle maintenance and the use of genuine or approved parts will lower operating costs and improve profits
Fuelling the fire
The transportation of fuel is a sensitive topic to which we must pay close attention
How could rail influence the cost of transport?
VIC OLIVER discusses why the general cost of transport in South Africa is too high and how government’s plans for rail could influence this
Giving the fleet manager his due
To run a cost-effective road-transport operation, it is essential that companies give their fleet managers the full authority and responsibility to do their job,...
Constructing the perfect vehicle
The South African economy may have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean operators in the construction...
Trailer safety is vital!
FOCUS delved into the problem of poor trailer maintenance in the second issue of the year. This time around, VIC OLIVER offers some practical...
Keeping up with quality
VIC OLIVER discusses the pros and cons of buying and fitting alternative parts to a vehicle
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