Ten drivers competed in the South African final of the global Volvo Trucks Drivers’ Fuel Challenge in Maropeng, Magaliesburg on Friday, 24 June. The competition seeks to find South Africa’s […]
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How technology enhances safe driving
On Driving Forward, we zone in how technology can be used to train, recruits and minimise costs to companies and the economy. CNBC Africa speaks to Paul Olckers, CEO of […]
Be the best night driver
Part of defensive driving is not only being cautious of the actions of others but adjusting your driving according to visibility conditions. A drivers’ vision is most affected at dawn, […]
Trucker Nduna Chari leads by example
Nduna Chari is the epitome of the ideal truck driver - and has the trophies to prove it. The 42-year old father of two who has steadily climbed the career […]
Apps, simulators and laws can help truck drivers
Truck drivers in South Africa get a bad rap because numerous road deaths involve trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. Many of these accidents are preventable but are not the sole responsibility of […]
Driver training needs public-private collaboration
The problem of being able to attract good drivers always drills down to costs. You attract better drivers if you pay well. Then of course, there is the ongoing threat […]
Industry needs a wake-up
Steven Sutherland explains that one of the most concerning factors for long-haul carriers and fleet operators is driver fatigue. In some countries, strict legislation governs the number of driving hours […]
Pros and cons of accredited driver training
South African businesses stand to benefit in many ways by undertaking employee training. Yet, with the many options available, the difficulty may be in choosing an appropriate driving course and […]
Hope for the trucking sector
Driver training can salvage the tarnished image of the transport sector. This is according to Toni Fritz, Head of Vehicle and Asset Finance – Business at Standard Bank, who says […]
Company values need to be a driver’s values as well
Driver training is an important aspect of operating a successful transport operation. Eric Stuttaford, a transport consultant, says there is another equally important aspect companies also need to focus on […]