Category:Vic’s View
When I’m big I want to be a firewoman!
VIC OLIVER recently spent a morning with Tracey Lee Visser, the station commander at Kibler Park Fire Station, discovering what motivates this determined woman,...
Vehicle productivity
Vehicle productivity is the key to ensuring that your new commercial vehicle has the ability to generate an earning. So, when buying a new...
May the force be with you
When selecting a new vehicle it is wise to take cognisance of the forces that impede a vehicle’s ability to perform. One also needs...
Learning from the master
Want to reduce costs and increase profit margins in your road transport company? VIC OLIVER asks one of the foremost authorities in the game...
V8 diesel: engine of the future?
Modern V8 diesel engines are highly fuel-efficient. Does this mean that we will see more V8 engines powering our trucks and buses in the...
Don’t ignore risk and safety!
No transport operator can afford to have a single vehicle off the road, let alone several, for any length of time. A competent in-house...
To toll or not to toll?
What are the benefits of paying to use a toll road, and are there any hidden costs when opting for a longer alternative route?
Look after your drivers!
Increasing numbers of skilled truck drivers are involved in accidents as a result of Aids-related illnesses and fatigue. The time is long overdue for...
A challenging road ahead
2010 looks set to be a challenging year for road transport operators. Unless transport companies can take steps to reduce road traffic congestion and...
A licence to drive
Don’t employ a new truck or bus driver until you have tested his ability to safely and skillfully handle your vehicle.
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