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Still life in the old gal?
May 7, 2016

Still life in the old gal?

Second-hand trailer units can be an exciting proposition for smaller operators in tough times, or even for larger ones who need to fulfil a...

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Trucking towards SHEQ success
May 7, 2016

Trucking towards SHEQ success

Safety, health, the environment and quality (SHEQ) are vital components of the trucking world. What are South African transport operators doing to provide a...

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Cummins starts to stop-start
May 4, 2016

Cummins starts to stop-start

FRANK BEETON reports on the inclusion of stop-start technology in a commuter bus application.

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Aarto on its way?
May 4, 2016

Aarto on its way?

The Adjudication and Administration of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act has been on the radar since 1998. Following the latest set of amendments, we...

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Ah โ€“ junk status! Letโ€™s have another conference!
May 4, 2016

Ah โ€“ junk status! Letโ€™s have another conference!

Now that our economy has reached the brink of junk status, many observers are trying to explain how we got there and what needs...

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A healthy challenge
May 3, 2016

A healthy challenge

Scaniaโ€™s operation in Mozambique is officially up and running and ready for business! We find out what this means for the company and its...

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Perpetuating the stereotype
April 8, 2016

Perpetuating the stereotype

Itโ€™s true; people really do live up to stereotypes … although, on the rare occasion, they break through them โ€“ however briefly.

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Understand your vehiclesโ€™ data plates
April 8, 2016

Understand your vehiclesโ€™ data plates

Commercial vehicle operators and drivers need to understand the information displayed on the data plate affixed to their vehicles. Without this information, itโ€™s impossible...

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Australian vehicle anomalies
April 7, 2016

Australian vehicle anomalies

Peculiar-looking vehicles roam the streets of Australia. AIMEE SHAW takes a look โ€œdown underโ€ to explore the interesting world of road trains and double-steer...

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Oh please can we go green?
April 7, 2016

Oh please can we go green?

I am finally sensing more of a willingness among operators to go green. I just wish that government would come to the party …

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Farmers to have a field day
April 7, 2016

Farmers to have a field day

Grain SAโ€™s Nampo Harvest Day is one of the largest agricultural exhibitions under private ownership in the southern hemisphere. CLAIRE RENCKEN finds out what...

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Scania Finance โ€“ the unique solution
April 7, 2016

Scania Finance โ€“ the unique solution

Petr Novotny, managing director Scania Finance, explains why Scaniaโ€™s vehicle finance solution is unique.

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