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Past Issues	August 2008

The A-Z of
Driver Health
Booklet

Road Map to
Cost-effective
Trucking

5, 6 and 7 August
2008,
Johannesburg

FleetWatch Training & Development Academy presents its revitalised course, “Getting to Grips with Owning & Operating Truck Costs”. This 3-day workshop provides a unique opportunity to step back from the day-to-day running of a transport operation and review innovative management techniques for evaluating fast-changing road freight transport operations, beat competition and earn an acceptable return on investment. The course will prepare you to deal with the rapidly changing environment and empower you with the knowledge you need to face present and future challenges with renewed vigour and confidence. Avoid disappointment – seats are limited to ensure personal attention.

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The trucking industry shows its heart. . .
FleetWatch knows of no other industry that has united in such a magnificent way as has the trucking industry in wishing our beloved Madiba a Happy 90th Birthday. A total of 60 companies responded to our invite to link hands in sending a resounding message of goodwill to this phenomenal icon.

Transport is bleeding. . .
We all know how the fuel price hikes have dominated global news this year. What is not fully realised is the exact extent it has affected transport companies in South Africa. FleetWatch‘s Andrew Parker spoke to a number of companies to get their feedback. It’s scary stuff!

Fuel hikes leave chaos. . .
While the drop in the price of crude oil has brought some respite to beleaguered transporters, the RFA’s Gavin Kelly says the incessant increases this year have left chaos in its wake.

Fuel protests were worldwide. . .
Truck drivers and owners around the world took to the streets during July to voice their anger against diesel price hikes that threatened their livelihoods. Andrew Parker kept his eye on the media reports that followed these world events.

Tracking diesel’s DNA. . .
Paul Collings reports from Germany, discovering where the roots of diesel lie and how far they are expected to extend.

A new order drives MAN plants. . .
MAN’S FACTORIES AROUND the world are undergoing a transformation that focuses on the way people think about their work.

Don’t go legal on tread depth!. . .
Is it worth running tyres down to their minimum legal tread depth before replacing them? No, writes Dave Scott who backs his claims with research facts.

Talking Insurance. . .
It seems that the relatively small number of insurers and brokers committed to providing cost effective vehicle insurance are doing a fine job and the cost of cover remains competitive and basically good value.

Navistar’s cavalry arrives in Benoni. . .
Navistar International Corporation has decided to underline its presence here through the establishment a fullyfledged subsidiary to service the southern African market.

Towards a best practice blueprint. . .
That well-touted maxim, “trucking ain’t for sissies” has never been more applicable than today. With margins facing unprecedented pressure, cost-cutting efforts have to be maximised to ensure fleet profitability. Paul Collings reports on an operation well on its way to defining a blueprint for road transport profitability and sustainability in South Africa.

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