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Lending a (mutual) helping hand
October 4, 2014

Lending a (mutual) helping hand

South America is made up of developing and emerging markets. Itโ€™s not surprising, therefore, that various companies want to get in on the action....

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The latest generation Fuso Canter has a smaller engine than its predecessor. Is this a sign of the future?
October 4, 2014

Mineโ€™s smaller than yours!

Given the relentless pace of technological advancement, I wonder how long it will be before we see commercial vehicles ubiquitously powered by much smaller...

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Truck manufacturers โ€“ who will endure?
October 2, 2014

Truck manufacturers โ€“ who will endure?

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes a step back from his usual newsgathering to discuss the future...

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A mega company's mega commitment
October 1, 2014

A mega company’s mega commitment

Manline Mega has made history! It is the first South African company dedicated to the transport of abnormal loads to have earned Road Transport...

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UD Trucks has your back
October 1, 2014

UD Trucks has your back

In the highly competitive southern African truck market, UD Trucks believes the key differentiator is the level of service provided to customers, no matter...

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Bigger, again, and better
October 1, 2014

Bigger, again, and better

Believe it or not, next year will be the fourth instalment of the annual Truck Test event โ€ฆ Time sure does fly when youโ€™re...

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Harbouring success
October 1, 2014

Harbouring success

Humanity has been crossing oceans for millennia, initially in search of new lands and later for trade โ€ฆ itโ€™s no wonder that transporting goods...

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Digitally speaking
October 1, 2014

Digitally speaking

Digital technologies are changing the ways in which we move around cities, towns and countries. CLAIRE RENCKEN speaks to a couple of specialists in the...

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Train-ing for tomorrow
October 1, 2014

Train-ing for tomorrow

Itโ€™s no secret; Africa is no longer the โ€œDark Continentโ€ as it houses countries that feature some impressive economic expansion, but the โ€œdark agesโ€...

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Birdโ€™s eye view of trailers
October 1, 2014

Birdโ€™s eye view of trailers

The South African trailer industry has a lot to talk about at the moment. GAVIN MYERS continues the conversation with some of the countryโ€™s...

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A jig ensures tipper load bins are built to last.
October 1, 2014

Quality over quantity

Despite tough trading conditions within the South African truck trailer manufacturing sector in recent years, Kearney Payloader has weathered the storm.

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Just lift it yourself
October 1, 2014

Just lift it yourself

Correctly and efficiently loading and unloading a vehicle is an important consideration for transport operators. Irish commercial magazine, Fleet, published this report.

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