Category:Vic’s View
Bottle to the Throttle
South Africa’s heavy truck and bus drivers are clearly unaware of the consequences of drinking and driving. The problem continues unabated
Costly chaos of heavy-vehicle breakdowns
A sure indicator of how well a fleet is managed and cared for is the number of breakdowns it suffers. These breakdowns often result...
The art of wise buying
The motives of operators are changing when it comes to buying new stock. Globalised sourcing of components, value-added services and a reduction in risk...
What might 2014 hold?
Despite perceived negativity surrounding the economic performance of South Africa and other western countries, the local truck and bus market could very well grow...
Is government protecting rail?
Will the recent announcement by Lucky Montana, CEO of the Passenger Rail Association of South Africa (Prasa), that R3,5 billion is being spent on...
A big job ahead
Our new minister of transport has made some staunch statements about what needs to be done to fix the deplorable situation on our roads....
Clean up your act!
In these tough economic times, it pays to keep your trucks clean and in the same condition as when you purchased them.
Don’t lose your wheels
Incorrectly chosen and fitted wheels can pose a major threat to the safety of one’s vehicle and to others on the road.
Inspect the unexpected
Regular 30-minute inspections of the vehicles in your fleet will lower your maintenance costs and reduce unnecessary and costly roadside breakdowns.
A tough act to follow
The recently revised Used Goods Act of 2012, (which replaces the Used Goods Act of 1955) – together with the Consumer Protection Act, which...
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