Rethinking new roads and power lines
About 25 million kilometres of new roads are expected to be built around the world by 2050. Along with power lines and railways, roads cut through the landscape everywhere, disrupting…
Latest developments in refueling methods
As the world converts over to electric vehicles, more and more vehicle manufacturers are shrinking their combustion engine range – it is still difficult to gauge when the combustion engine…
Flexible and Scalable Telematics Solutions for SMEs
A common misconception is that smaller businesses with small fleets don’t need a professional fleet management partner or fleet management solutions. In truth, it’s precisely the opposite: Smaller businesses often…
What do the new Preferential Procurement regulations mean for BEE?
While there are many varying opinions and debates surrounding the 2022 Preferential Procurement regulations, the question remains, what is the difference between the new preferential procurement regulations and the last…
How drones can tackle costly potholes
How can drones help with repairs of diggy roads after heavy rains? Our colleagues over the Pacific Ocean in the land of the road train might have the answer in…
Oil refinery closures threaten fuel security?
While South Africa has been preoccupied with rolling electricity blackouts, security of liquid fuels supply has been overlooked even though – by my calculations – by value of sales it…
Local manufacture of Firestone FD833 and FS833 benefits customers and economy
Firestone’s FD883 and FS883 truck and bus radial tyres, formerly imported, are now wholly manufactured at our company’s Brits plant. These locally manufactured tyres are exported into the rest of…
Technology helps create better truck drivers
Truck driving is a skill, and the level of a driver’s skills can have a big impact on any business. Whether you are owner-driver or a fleet manager, a highly…
Transport SMME from Marikana launches road safety campaign
SMME transport company Mamoja Trading and Project launched its road safety campaign at its home in Marikana, North West Province, on 5 July. The safety initiative, focusing raising safety awareness,…
Impact of attacks on trucks on Van Reenen’s Pass (KZN): 08 July 2023
The Road Freight Association (RFA) cannot accept the scenes that played out on the N3 in the early hours of 09 July 2023 as anything else but a coordinated attack…