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Manline goes big on training...

A new state-of-the-art driver training centre has been opened by logistics company, Manline, giving credence to its belief that drivers really are the key assets in any transport operation writes Patrick O’Leary.

  


Driver Health Shock...

The health of South Africa’s truck drivers is in a sorry state if the results of two driver wellness days held along the N3 are anything to go by. Patrick O’Leary reports.

 


DoT proposal sparks outrage...

The road freight industry has reacted with alarm and anger to a proposal by the Department of Transport to reduce the single rear axle mass load from 9 000 kg to 8 000 kg on all secondary roads with most seeing it as illconceived and a recipe for chaos, writes Andrew Parker.


Death Knell for efficient road transport...

The proposed amendments to axle limit regulations will have a severe damaging effect on South Africa’s economy and its ability to compete in global markets.


Optimisation is a reality...

Since its inception in the timber industry, the Road Transport Management System has gone from strength to strength as a viable self- egulation system, helping supply chains set new productivity and safety benchmarks. Paul Collings reports on RTMS in the coal and sugar industries.


Nissan Diesel goes green...

As well as taking every possible measure to tackle global environmental issues by developing environment friendly products that reduce exhaust emissions, improve fuel efficiency and reduce external automobile noise, Nissan Diesel is also pursuing activities for energy-saving, resource-saving and waste reduction writes Andrew Parker.


Environment friendly trucking takes the lead...

Nissan Diesel South Africa has taken a leading position in the drive towards environment friendly trucking with the introduction of a series of low emission engines for its HCV truck range.


New Directions for Spartan's strategic intent...

Nimble enough to be able to adapt to changing times and market conditions, yet big enough to make an impact on the logistics industry – that’s Spartan Truck Hire.


Special Report

Refrigerated transport

Time to step up to the plate...

While volumes may be off, the highs we enjoyed during the fast-growing 2005 to 2007 period, demand for perishables and fresh produce remains robust. Now shippers, consignors, consignees, producers and manufacturers must step up to the plate and accept their share of the responsibilities to keep transport costs to a minimum writes Max Braun.


Actros gets a facelift...

Actros is the first truck series that comes with an automated transmission as standard. And now design engineers have utilised cutting-edge technology that lowers fuel consumption resulting in it being declared the most economical and cleanest truck in the world earning a place in the Guinness Book of Records.



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