Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.

Importance of warranties in a “junk” economy
May 18, 2017

Importance of warranties in a “junk” economy

With ratings agencies Standard & Poor’s and Fitch having downgraded South Africa’s sovereign credit rating to ”junk” status, warranties have become ever more important...

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The right repair
May 18, 2017

The right repair

How can one ensure that vehicles, which have been damaged in accidents, are repaired using quality replacement parts? GAVIN MYERS finds out from the...

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Tankers to outperform any competition
May 18, 2017

Tankers to outperform any competition

Colt Energy will soon receive 20 new tankers, which use state-of-the-art technology to outperform competitors with a shorter offload period

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Oils well that ends well
May 18, 2017

Oils well that ends well

GAVIN MYERS and Mitch Launspach – inland sales manager: commercial, at Fuchs Lubricants South Africa – drop down to molecular level to find out...

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Loadtech’s fancy gadgets
May 18, 2017

Loadtech’s fancy gadgets

Loadtech, a leading South African manufacturer of quality load cells and weighing technology, partnered with Truck Test for the second time and, once again,...

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Quiet confidence
May 18, 2017

Quiet confidence

Following its stellar performance in Truck Test 2015, DAF was back in 2017 with all the enthusiasm that comes with the anticipation of a...

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A good showing by MAN
May 18, 2017

A good showing by MAN

Witnessing a beautiful, early sunrise was a symbol of things to come at Truck Test 2017 for MAN Truck & Bus South Africa. The...

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An experienced hand
April 18, 2017

An experienced hand

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is no stranger to Truck Test, and this year the company aimed to show how its improved Actros can save...

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Continuously striving for improvement
April 18, 2017

Continuously striving for improvement

Iveco entered two of its key models into Truck Test, with the intention to improve on previous results

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Support grows
April 18, 2017

Support grows

By the time you read this, Truck Test 2017 will be done and dusted. Our full report will be published in the May issue,...

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Sinotruk: set for success!
April 18, 2017

Sinotruk: set for success!

Sinotruk is taking on the South African market with vigour, eager to prove that this “new kid on the block” is well worth consideration....

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Heading the automated race
April 18, 2017

Heading the automated race

Australian mining companies are embracing automation despite its challenges. MARISKA MORRIS learns more about the automated mining industry and what it will mean for...

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