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The ins and outs of dangerous goods
November 1, 2009

The ins and outs of dangerous goods

For those who are new to the transportation and handling of dangerous goods (DG), the rules and regulations surrounding these activities can be confusing....

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Department of Transport proposes major changes to the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA), Act 93 of 1996
November 1, 2009

Department of Transport proposes major changes to the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA), Act 93 of 1996

The Road Freight Association (RFA) received a fax regarding proposed major changes to the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA), Act 93 of 1996 on...

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Putting for charity
November 1, 2009

Putting for charity

This year’s annual Alex SPPS Golf Day was the 10th of its kind, and an indication that local business is still adamant to fight...

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Alternative trucking solutions
November 1, 2009

Alternative trucking solutions

As the economic recession drags on, truck launches, manufacturer partnerships and the drive to find sustainable transport solutions continues, in hopes of a better...

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Market focus: Third quarter tentative recovery?
November 1, 2009

Market focus – Third quarter tentative recovery?

Following four consecutive quarters of falling volumes, the local commercial vehicle market has shown its first positive evidence of recovery during the third quarter...

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Toughing out the local market
November 1, 2009

Toughing out the local market

It’s been a tough year for the extra-heavy commercial vehicle segment, particularly when we consider the phenomenal growth of this sector throughout 2007/8. NADINE...

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Optare seizes the initiative
November 1, 2009

Optare seizes the initiative

The future of busing looks bright as an array of new developments are destined for South African shores.

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Back 2 the future
November 1, 2009

Back 2 the future

Local government’s complete lack of regulation regarding climate change and emission standards is about to change. Come 1 January 2010, the production of all...

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On a roll
November 1, 2009

On a roll

Tyres are among the most important consumables on a truck. That explains why tyre manufacturers are under constant pressure to make them smaller (to...

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In constant communication
November 1, 2009

In constant communication

Although vehicle tracking technology has been around for a quite a while, it has changed significantly over the last few years. These advancements have...

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A life on the road
November 1, 2009

A life on the road

What better way to learn about the ins and outs of the trucking industry than to drive a truck oneself? This is exactly what...

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A greener solution
November 1, 2009

A greener solution

Public transport has long been toted as one of the answers to greenhouse gas emissions – the more people riding a bus, the fewer...

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