Opinion Piece: 2026: A New Dawn…or not?

After what can only be described as the longest down-cycle in modern trucking history, the South African transport industry is finally showing signs of normalisation.

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Tuesday, 03 February, 2026

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Hiring truck drivers in January is becoming increasingly risky says Check Your Driver

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Extending durability: Hino scores 34th consecutive Dakar finish

When the 2026 Dakar Rally finished in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia on 17 January, Hino quietly extended one of the most durable performance records in global truck motorsport...

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Everlectric – “2026 the year for urban truck fleet electrification”

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SAPICS calls for speakers as Africa’s supply chains enter a defining year

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Trucking Updates

SAAFF launches Champions of Change Honours to entrench logistics reform

As South Africa works to convert hard-won logistics reform momentum into sustained delivery, industry leadership and execution discipline are coming…

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Top strategies for reducing fleet fuel spend

Fuel costs can account for over a third of a fleet's total operating expenses. Even a slight improvement in operations…

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FAW Trucks Southern Africa opens new Cape Town branch

FAW Trucks Southern Africa has officially opened its new Cape Town branch facility at 28 Karee Street, Kraaifontein Industria

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Scania stunt showcases driverless truck precision

With every new technological step in driverless trucking, the industry is reminded that emerging economies like South Africa require level-headed,…

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ProVia Transmission Spare Parts: Proven Dependability, Now Extended to Transmissions

ProVia. The aftermarket brand you can depend on.

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A safer start to the year: Building better driving habits for the roads ahead

January offers a rare pause in the pace of operations, a moment for fleet operators, drivers and logistics teams to reset their approach to road safety.

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