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FOcus on transport and Logistics
Seeing red
December 1, 2009

Seeing red

FOCUS readers are in for a treat! Our newly appointed UK correspondent, SHAUN CONNORS, is travelling up a storm, taking to the wheel of...

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Style built on inspiration
December 1, 2009

Style built on inspiration

The Hispano Iveco Divo luxury coach was recently launched at Truck Centre in Midrand. FOCUS attended the event to find out what sets Iveco’s...

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The battle of the best
December 1, 2009

The battle of the best

This year’s Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa’s (CILTSA) National Forklift Driver Competition was once again a great success, with drivers from...

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Shouldering the blame
December 1, 2009

Shouldering the blame

Owing to their nomadic existence, truck drivers are often blamed for spreading HIV. But are they really the biggest culprits? GG VAN ROOYEN looks...

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Beyond borders
December 1, 2009

Beyond borders

Paul Matthew has been a driving force in the fight against HIV/Aids in the road freight industry for almost two decades, facilitating the establishment...

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December 1, 2009

Faking it

When a safety critical item fails on a truck or trailer the repercussions can be extensive, from expensive down time right through to lives...

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driving_responsibly
December 1, 2009

Driving responsibly

Brakes, tyres, overloading and servicing are all important aspects to consider when addressing the issue of trucks and road safety, but what of the...

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Striving for excellence
December 1, 2009

Striving for excellence

Motivating staff and assisting them in reaching their full potential can often be difficult, especially in an industry like transport that places high demands...

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Lion on the loose
December 1, 2009

Lion on the loose

When European transport operators decide to invest in a new light commercial vehicle, they automatically consider a Peugeot. That’s a situation the company wants...

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Tough year for global manufacturers
December 1, 2009

Tough year for global manufacturers

As we approach the end of 2009, the world’s leading truck manufacturers find themselves facing a number of substantial issues. Although the final numbers...

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A new Routemaster for London?
December 1, 2009

A new Routemaster for London?

Believe it or not, the joint winner of the mayor of London’s competition to design a new Routemaster double-decker bus for the British capital...

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A weighty issue
December 1, 2009

A weighty issue

South Africa’s road network is in a terrible state of disrepair, and things are only getting worse. As a result, the National Treasury has...

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