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Giant strides taken with only five Hino 300 Hybrid trucks

When buying an alternative propulsion truck, there is no quick fix and all players have to be on the same page in terms of goals and objectives in order to make the transaction a long-term strategic alliance partnership with all-round benefits.

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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, 30 October, 2026

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Hyundai launches Mighty GT11 as it targets SA’s commercial vehicle market

Hyundai Automotive South Africa is stepping up its presence in the commercial vehicle market with the launch of the new Hyundai Mighty GT11...

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AA calls on municipalities to publish broken traffic light lists

The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa is calling on every municipality to publish a list of broken traffic lights and streetlights, complete with fault reference numbers and repair dates....

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Isuzu partners with Rugby World Cups as commercial mobility solutions provider

Hey all you Rugger-Buggers - which is basically everyone in South Africa. Here’s some good news on the trucking/sporting front....

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South Africa needs less opinion and more qualified knowledge

Some frightening statistics about South Africa's education system have been rattling around in my head lately....

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Castrol supports Transport Month with Let's Protect the Journey campaign

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Trucking Updates

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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…

9 months ago

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

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Global News: FedEx places $300-m order for 2 000 electric trucks

US logistics giant FedEx has placed an order for 2 000 all-electric trucks from American manufacturer Harbinger in a deal…

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Opinions & Blogs

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What is your truck really worth over its lifetime?

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

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Castrol’s ‘Protect the Journey’ goes well beyond lubricants

South Africa’s road freight industry may be a cauldron of competition but it’s also a community where collaboration and knowledge sharing can benefit society at large.

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FleetWatch e-magazine Vol 93

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Cops rate Brake & Tyre Watch training tops

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