Category:Vic’s View

Bracing for AARTO
December 19, 2017

Bracing for AARTO

The legislators gave us a break in 2017

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The used market gets tougher
November 19, 2017

The used market gets tougher

While used vehicles remain a popular option for buyers, it is becoming more difficult for the dealers to profit 

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There are only pros to regular maintenance
October 24, 2017

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

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Fuelling the fire
September 24, 2017

Fuelling the fire

The transportation of fuel is a sensitive topic to which we must pay close attention

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How could rail influence the cost of transport?
August 24, 2017

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

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Giving the fleet manager his due
July 24, 2017

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,...

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Constructing the perfect vehicle
June 12, 2017

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...

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Trailer safety is vital!
May 23, 2017

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...

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Keeping up with quality
April 23, 2017

Keeping up with quality

VIC OLIVER discusses the pros and cons of buying and fitting alternative parts to a vehicle

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Manage your management
March 23, 2017

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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