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Collaboration puts driver wellbeing at the heart of safer road freight

From the truck cab to the fleet workshop, from the depot to the road, collaboration between truckers, truck manufacturers, industry bodies and wellness providers can help create a safer and more sustainable transport environment.

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From The Editor's Desk

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Welcome to From the Editor’s Desk, a space where we take a closer look at the stories shaping the transport, logistics and fleet industries. From market trends and operational challenges to industry insights and expert opinions, this section highlights the conversations that matter most to fleet operators and decision-makers across South Africa. Our aim is to provide practical, relevant and thought-provoking content that keeps the industry informed and moving forward.

Patrick O’Leary
Managing Editor, FleetWatch

Industry News

Friday, 11 September, 2026

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Hino SA: Women are helping drive the future of SA’s trucking industry

August was Women’s Month in South Africa but the growing contribution of women to the country’s trucking and transport industry is no longer a once-a-year talking point....

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Opinion Piece: Diesel hikes hit deep into transport systems says RFA

The latest sharp increase in diesel costs will add pressure to an operating environment in which transporters are already battling tight margins and rising costs....

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‘Fuel should be treated as a battlefield’

Commercial users of diesel feel the impact of fuel price spikes first but the cost extends well beyond trucks, tractors, machinery and production lines....

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For truck operators, the unexpected can be avoided

Life can be snuffed out in a matter of seconds - sometimes by forces completely beyond our control....

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FMCG logistics in peak season: getting inventory and trucks in sync

Peak season is a stressful time for working folk, to be sure. For the FMCG and road freight industries, holiday…

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Fuel Watch

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Opinion Piece: Stronger together: Collaboration as a strategic imperative for energy resilience

In an environment shaped by supply chain volatility, rising operational costs and increasing pressure on productivity, energy companies are being…

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OEMs on the Move

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Volvo Trucks SA crowns 2025 dealer champions across 23 performance categories

With 23 award categories spanning its full value chain and a 20-strong national dealer network, Volvo Trucks South Africa’s annual…

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Global news: Robots are now loading trailers at FedEx

Our guess is that it will be a long time before we see this emulated in South Africa - if…

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Opinions & Blogs

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Why residual value matters in the total cost of truck ownership

In transport economics, there is no denying that local transport operators now understand the concept of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) - a comprehensive metric that evaluates every expense across a truck’s entire lifecycle.

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Simplifying Air Management for modern fleets: Introducing the WABCO EAPU2 for Scania vehicles

Keeping commercial vehicles on the road requires more than routine maintenance. Fleet operators and workshops face constant pressure to reduce downtime, manage parts complexity and maintain vehicle safety and efficiency.

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FleetWatch e-magazine Vol 92

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