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A selection of top products that were launched or displayed at Natal's Premier Truck, Bus, Trailer and Component Exhibition held on the 24th to the 26th May 2000. |
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On February 28th this year, FleetWatch editor Patrick O' Leary wrote a letter to the National Commissioner of Police, Mr JS Selebi, requesting the more frequent release of truck hijacking and theft statistics from the National Crime Information Analysis Centre. The letter has been referred to the Minister of Safety & Security from whom we still await a reply. We publish the letter here to get the opinion of operators. |
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Freightliner Averts Cab Crisis Frantic behind the scenes negotiations and contingency plans put in place with a local panelbeater by the Freightliner division of DaimlerChrysler SA has been served to avert what could have been a disaster in both the short and long term for Freightliner and its local clients. |
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Don't imitate, innovate! What does this slogan mean for industries like road transportation and heavy vehicle manufacturing? FleetWatch takes a behind the scenes look at the launch of the Cummins Signature and ISX engines as a thought-provoking case study in the management of innovation. Its a lesson to us all. |
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Claims by certain suppliers in the vehicle tracking, recovery and fleet management arena of being everything to everybody has been one of the main problems that has plagued this industry sector over the past years. VESA has now put an end to this via the introduction of definitions of the various offerings under two headings. |
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When FleetWatch technical correspondent, Dave Scott stopped his car in heavy traffic alongside the tow-hitch of a freight carrier pulling a drawbar trailer, he observed an accident in the making - a case of not "if" but "when" the trailer would break free. This spurred him to address the subject of tow hitches in this enlightening article. |
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The outsourcing of drivers and general workers has become a viable route for many companies. What you get for your money, however, depends on how well you have done your homework. FleetWatch speaks to some of the players in the Cape market and concludes that operators would be well advised to check out the legislation and the supplier they are using. |
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Why a Professional Driving Permit? With the incorporation of the Professional Driving Permit in the Driving Licence Card, questions have been asked as to why there is a need to have a PrDP? Why can we not just have a driving licence for the class of vehicle for which we require authority to drive? FleetWarch concolidates all the relevant legislation on this subject for our readers. |
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Setting the Cornerstones of IT The more we move around this industry, the more we realise the influence Information technology (IT) is having on the structures of trucking. As a service to our readers, FleetWatch will, from this issue be featuring a monthly column by Tony Davies who will be sharing his knowledge and experience with us. |
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