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Bus and armoured truck collision kills 20 in South Africa
At least 60 others were wounded in the incident, which happened late on Monday in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province.
At least 60 others were injured in the incident that happened on Monday in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province.
What companies need to know about protecting and managing their trucks.
South Africa has one of the largest total road networks in Africa, and as such, its road freight industry plays a vital role in mobilising goods, optimising the country's operational efficiency and ultimately, contributing to the economy...
If you’ve ever been tired and driven to a destination, but don’t really remember the journey or the route you took, that could have been fatigue impairment
Most people are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving but don’t realize that drowsy driving can be just as fatal -- and likely happens more often
As announced on Wednesday morning, motorists have been freed from the suffering of standing in long queues to renew expired driver’s licences.
We've waited so long. The South African government finally sorted out a driver's licence frustration that has been annoying us all.
Transport MEC says eight months needed to fix collapsed Hendrick Potgieter Road
A section of the road caved in after persistent heavy rains.
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has welcomed the drop in the price of both grades of diesel.
The Road Freight Association said after the diesel price cuts this week there are signs that transport costs are heading in the right direction.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has warned drivers in South Africa that policing efforts are being ramped up on the country’s roads ahead of the festive season
Traffic authorities are ramping up policing ahead of the holidays – and won’t hesitate to impound vehicles.
MIDDAY UPDATES - Transport department to step up operations after yet another fatal crash
MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Sipho Hlomuka urged motorists to respect the rules of the road.
Lunch Time Update - South Africa is a vast country with many opportunities for those seeking to become professional truck drivers
5 Steps To Becoming A Certified Truck Driver In South AfricaTravel / By Greater Good SA South Africa is a vast country with many opportunities for those seeking to become professional truck drivers. The first step is to obtain the necessary licenses and permits. The second step is to find employment...
The Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) has called on citizens to avoid the Department of Transport
Fellow Truckers to avoid routes where strikes are concerned.
Workers in parts of the country, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban are expected to join the strike for better wages and conditions.
Driving with Trucks in Heavy Rain and in Bad Weather
To develop an effective road safety information portal that will enhance awareness of road safety and save lives.
November’s fuel price increases come as a result of higher international oil prices and a weaker rand
The price of petrol and diesel are going up on November 2. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening, and how much more you’ll pay per tank from Wednesday.
Urging all our truck drivers to sail with caution through the Sandton area over the weekend following terror attack alert.
The communique was issued on the embassy's website on Wednesday afternoon, warning that it had received information that terrorists may be planning to conduct an attack targeting large gatherings of people at an unspecified location in the greater Sandton area.
Proud moments for the Road Freight Industry
Over 40 deserving people were recognised and celebrated at the inaugural South African Freight Awards, which took place on 15 October 2022 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Awards were established to assist in the continuous quality improvement of emerging and qualifying enterprises...
Reasons to renew your license ahead in time before actual expiring date
Calls are being made to fast-track new driver’s licence cards for South Africa – as the only machine that prints the cards has broken down for the second time in less than a year
KZN communities to block coal trucks on Thursday to curb 'crazy' traffic
The severe increase in coal trucks moving through KwaZulu-Natal roads has provoked outcry from affected communities that plan to restrict access for coal trucks on Thursday.
PODCAST | Truckers ‘flying’ to meet higher coal demand blamed for road carnage
The rising global demand for coal caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has hurt the local trucking industry as it races to meet growing export demands amid a crisis. This increased demand has resulted in more heavy vehicles on SA's national roads.
We are really urging safety from our fellow truck drivers
A man caught 'trucking with his feet' on the N3 has drawn the ire of social media users, after a clip of his dangerous driving went viral.
Trucking companies in KwaZulu-Natal said they were worried about the future of their businesses due to their trucks having restricted access to ports because of the ongoing Transnet strike
Trucking companies in KwaZulu-Natal have said their businesses are struggling due to trucks having restricted access to the ports
Transport portfolio committee says ‘public roads are not race tracks for trucks’
The parliamentary portfolio committee on transport has called on the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport to get involved and penalise people because roads were not ‘race tracks for trucks’.
Midday Update - Safe driving tips: Sharing Roads with and Overtaking Trucks
Introduction More and more trucks are on the South African roads transporting goods from point A to point B. These trucks, loaded, are between 10 and 60 tons at one time. Heavy vehicles are large and slow and not very manoeuvrable. Overtaking these vehicles can be dangerous. The rear trailer can
"Truck’s brakes failed on its way down the N3 from Hilton"
Urging all drivers to service their vehicles on regular intervals following truck accident.
Residents complain over heavy trucks using municipal roads after road closures due to accidents on the N3.
The sound system is the second most important thing in a car after the engine. You can’t drive with bad sound or bad music… with that said, here are 7 playlists to keep entertained this summer.
Enjoy :-)
7 great roadtrip playlists for your next trip! More than 600 songs to listen and maybe sing along while driving! Turn up the volume and start the engine! Woohoo.
Eastern Cape Department of Transport has called on truck drivers involved in the manganese ore business to be more considerate on the roads
Eastern Cape Department of Transport has called on truck drivers involved in the manganese ore business to be more considerate on the roads
'Remove non-compliant' truck operators: Freight association calls for urgent road safety action
The Road Freight Association has called for urgent action in the road freight industry following recent deadly truck accidents. The organisation has called for non-compliant operators to be removed from the road and the strict enforcement of traffic regulations.
Urging all drivers to drive safe and adhere to all road safety rules including speed limits and road signs.
The transport minister hopes the crippled railway system can solve the problem of the accident-prone road-freight sector
LISTEN: Pongola horror crash: Road Freight Association points to the collapse of rail
https://www.capetalk.co.za/articles/454972/pongolo-crash-road-freight-association-points-to-the-collapse-of-rail
The lobbying body says South Africa's greatest error was allowing rail infrastructure to fall apart.
Evidence is clear that road freight is attacked as it is an easy target and the looting prospects are huge in terms of the quantity and the variety of goods that can be looted.
Asking all drivers to be vigilant on the roads.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/625334/the-crimes-in-south-africa-that-have-become-the-norm-at-a-massive-cost/
The Road Freight Association flags growing crime trends in South Africa which have become so normalised that they are causing millions, if not billions of rands in damage and economic harm.
Alert for all drivers: Don’t get too complacent when waiting for your car to be filled
https://lowvelder.co.za/796594/dont-get-too-complacent-when-waiting-for-your-car-to-be-filled/
What can go wrong? Only a petrol tank filled with diesel! An expert gives these top tips for staying alert at the garage forecourt and making sure everything goes as expected.
"Decision to scrap the eTolls has already been made" says Wayne Duvenage
https://www.news24.com/news24/columnists/guestcolumn/opinion-wayne-duvenage-the-end-of-e-tolls-has-already-happened-20220912
The most likely scenario to replace eTolls, is Treasury's continued financial allocations to Sanral, as it has done for the past seven years, during the scheme's revenue failure, writes Wayne Duvenage.
Some relief for consumers as petrol price drops
https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/business/2022-09-06-some-relief-for-consumers-as-petrol-price-drops/
While the fuel price drop is welcomed, transport associations want to see it reduced further to provide relief for motorists and businesses.
Driver's license renewal system will go live in Gauteng in March 2023 before being fully deployed to other provinces
https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/622897/new-driving-licence-renewal-system-for-south-africa-coming-in-2023/
The Department of Transport says that its ‘smart enrolment’ trial in certain testing centres this year proved to be a success, with the plans to roll out the system to the rest of the country in 2023.
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Broken down truck spotted by Guardian Angels. Security on site.
Routine patrols by the Guardian Angels - stationary truck on an uphill. Awaiting the necessary support before proceeding.
Abnormal load truck driver and escort tending to a flat tyre before continuing. Reported by Guardian Angels during their routine patrols.
Guardian Angels routine patrols - broken down truck being assisted.
Guardian Angels spotted a broken down truck on their daily routine checks. Driver was assisted.
Truck with flat tyre being tended to. Guardian Angels routine highway patrol looking out for the truck drivers.
Ni-Da Transport experienced a flat recently near Harrismith, awaiting assistance. Guardian Angels reported that was all in order before continuing on its journey.
Guardian Angels reporting that the truck driver experienced problems with the truck and that assistance was on hand. Hope DAC got back on the road without any major hassles.
J.G Haulers truck driver recently experienced tyre issues and was spotted by the Guardian Angels on their route patrols. Assistance was already on hand.
Broken down truck being tended to by mechanic on scene. Please slow down when approaching broken down truck.
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