Ctrack will announce an initiative to empower young and upcoming bus operators at the South African Bus Operators Association (SABOA) annual conference on 9 and 10 March at the CSIR […]
Archive | Fleet Management
Fleet management a senior executive’s job
When it comes to reducing fleet costs, many business owners are faced with a contradiction of sorts: invest to improve efficiency or spend on expansion. According to Dr David Molapo, […]
Roam with a view
New SIM card technology is having a profound impact on vehicle monitoring, writes Tristan Wiggill. A significant problem for cross-border transporters and cargo owners exporting or importing goods into Africa […]
Quarterly analysis vital to fleet managers
Eqstra Fleet Management offers the following tips to fleet managers: Reducing fleet expenses Carry out a quarterly analysis of performance and progress reports to spot trends in vehicle performance and […]
Operational dashboards can reduce fleet costs
Optimising fleet performance, while minimizing costs, remains the single biggest challenge facing fleet operators. An efficient way to measure fleet performance on an on-going basis is to set up an […]
Crime prevention in the transport sector
A presentation by Brig. R van Staden (Visible Policing: South African Police Service) at the Transport Forum special interest group proudly hosted by T-Systems SA (Pty)Ltd in Midrand. The theme […]
Prioritise fuel management
Grant Fraser explains the value of fuel control and fuel security within fuel management. Fleet businesses operate in a competitive industry, where operating costs are constantly scrutinised. When fleet operators […]
Measuring up
Many transporters believe on-board weighing systems are a legal requirement. Tristan Wiggill weighs in on the issue. Contrary to the above belief, the law says operators need only have a […]
Arresting stats
Truck hijackings have risen 29.1% since 2014, according to national crime stats. Tristan Wiggill finds out, from the South African Insurance Crime Bureau (SAICB), how the industry can fight back. […]
Diagnosing better health
Limited access to health facilities is the biggest factor impeding better health and wellness among drivers, learns Tristan Wiggill. To address this situation, Scania South Africa has embarked on a […]