Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Easy cruising
While the conventional cruise control system is useful in preventing diver fatigue, it does have its shortcomings. A new system from Daimler could be...
Conference of incompetence?
For all that has been said at this year’s Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) conference, will we ever see any real action?
The truck stops here
In South Africa, our long-haul truckers are lucky to get the use of a shower and a breakfast at a Wimpy, or some other...
Road safety, oh road safety
While some go to pains to preach road safety and the fundamental simplicity behind it, others are literally pained because of it.
World truck market heads-up
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON reveals some interesting global truck market statistics while defining South Africa’s relative...
Trucking on …
I have discovered that it takes time, patience, comfortable shoes and tenacity to get a truck driver’s licence. Oh, a sense of humour is...
Costly chaos of heavy-vehicle breakdowns
A sure indicator of how well a fleet is managed and cared for is the number of breakdowns it suffers. These breakdowns often result...
A word from the converted
The Cape Town MyCiti bus rapid transit (BRT) system appears to be among the more efficient and friendly available to South Africa’s commuters. FOCUS...
Wrightbus: now the complete bus builder
The company that supplies the new-generation of London buses, Wrightbus, is now expanding its operation, reports FRANK BEETON.
On track with ZF
The new ZF EcoLife gearbox is a sterling example of modern electronic technology and mechanical engineering brought together for improved performance – both on...
All eyes on Africa
The African continent holds massive potential for growth, and is slowly realising this. CLAIRE RENCKEN looks at companies and countries that are making it...
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