Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

October 1, 2015

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … the Teleferico

South America’s shanty towns are known for their rough terrain. Inhabitants are sometimes forced to walk the rocky hills on foot to get to...

October 1, 2015

Nuts about Namibia

I have just returned from a whirlwind trip to Namibia. I was so impressed with the country that I am thinking of packing my...

October 1, 2015

Protecting a win-win situation

Well-planned and -managed truck owner-driver schemes create a win-win situation for the company and the owner-driver. However, current unhappiness – as recently reported in...

October 1, 2015

All aboard the 235?

Back in 1961, South African songwriter Jeremy Taylor put together a ditty called Ag Pleez Deddy, which became a local hit – outselling Elvis...

October 1, 2015

Are Electric Buses Taking Over?

FRANK BEETON re-emphasises the growing move to electric bus manufacturing

October 1, 2015

Green buses drive the city

Metrobus recently unveiled its first fleet of 70 eco-friendly buses. It includes 40 new dual-fuel buses and 30 that have been converted to use...

October 1, 2015

Wait until you hear what we have in store!

Truck Test 2016 will be like none that have gone before. Simply put, we’re taking the rule book and tossing it out …

September 4, 2015

You can’t beat a good road trip

A long winding road and wide open spaces; good food, good company and giant Great Danes … these are a few of my favourite...

Mercedes-Benz has announced detailed improvements to its OM 471, the European member of its global heavy-duty engine family.

September 2, 2015

Mercedes improves the OM 471

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON details the upgraded European version of Mercedes-Benz’s global diesel engine family, makes...