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  • Transport trends: what trucks will you see on SA’s roads in 2024?

    The last century saw few changes to trucks; their appearances were unchanged, and they were all powered by internal combustion engines fuelled by diesel. However, this century has witnessed impressive change! The transport industry is enjoying one innovation following the next; anything and everything from electric trucks to those with fuel cells and even those…

  • Hijacked truck and bakkie used in cash-in-transit robbery recovered in Limpopo

    Members of the Limpopo Provincial Vispol Task Team, Limpopo Flying Squad, and Giyani Vispol swiftly operationalised a tip-off which led to the recovery of two motor vehicles, found abandoned along the road in Serageng village, Nebo police precinct, and Giyani Dzumeri area on Wednesday,17 January 2024 at about 03:00. While busy with operations, the police…

  • Recoverable fuel as well as non-fuel pollutants aboard the grounded fishing vessel ‘Elke M’ have now been removed from the wreck

    Following an intensive week-long operation involving aerial, sea and land-based resources, the recoverable fuel as well as non-fuel pollutants aboard the grounded fishing vessel ‘Elke M’ have now been removed from the wreck. 24 700 litres of fuel has been recovered from safely accessible tanks on board and debris including fishing nets, crates and related…

  • Drunk tip-truck driver kills resident in Emona

    Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrested a drunk Zimbabwean National after he overturned a tip-truck and killed one person in Emona – KZN. A second occupant of the home was expedited to hospital privately. The 52-year-old drunken male was transporting building sand from Emona to Tongaat – KZN when he overturned the white…

  • Recovery efforts underway to restore operations following derailment

      Two Transnet Freight Rail trains, ferrying tonnes of coal, collided in the Elubana region, near eNseleni, in northern KwaZulu-Natal yesterday morning (Sunday at 6am). One train rear-ended the other, which is believed to have been stationary due to a power outage. Sources say the possibility of sabotage cannot be ruled out. This after TFR…

  • Traffic delays after a truck rollover on the Trade Centre bend outgoing Phoenix towards Umhlanga

    At 13.10pm: Roadway Obstructed expect delays as a truck has overturned on the Trade Centre bend outgoing Phoenix towards Umhlanga. The crash is on the bend, 2 patients are being stabilized by KZNVIP Medics, and we also have KZNVIP Accident Response Members trying to slow down cars to prevent another collision. 1 lane is currently…

  • Hijacked truck recovered in Aeroton

    JMPD TRU officers received a complaint of a truck that was hijacked in Crown Mines. The officers searched for the truck and recovered it at George Koch hostel with its load missing. The truck was booked in at Aeroton SAPS Pound. The post Hijacked truck recovered in Aeroton appeared first on Truck and Freight Information…

  • Hijacked truck recovered at George Koch hostel

    JMPD TRU officers received a complaint about a truck that was hijacked in Crown Mines. The officers searched for the truck & recovered it at George Koch hostel with its load missing. The truck was booked in at Aeroton SAPS Pound. The post Hijacked truck recovered at George Koch hostel appeared first on Truck and…

  • A truck broke down on the N2 Southbound after Mount Edgecombe Interchange

    A truck broke down on the N2 Southbound after Mount Edgecombe Interchange. Only one lane is opened. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes to avoid delays or move with caution. The post A truck broke down on the N2 Southbound after Mount Edgecombe Interchange appeared first on Truck and Freight Information Online. Original article…

  • Truck collision on the N1 between Hanover and Colesburg

    Road users are cautioned to be on alert on the N1 between Hanover and Colesburg. A truck veered off the road and caused a collision. Police, Traffic officers and EMS were activated to the scene of the collision. Truck collision on the N1 between Hanover and Colesburg https://t.co/r5xDaKJ7fc#ArriveAlive #TruckCollision @NC_drpw @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/mzXC6lAO7R – Arrive Alive…

  • Search for hijacked truck in Hilton

    Public assistance is required to locate the white MAN truck with registration BC 16 HG-GP. The truck with two trailers loaded with 30 tons of fertiliser valued at R1.2 million rands was hijacked by three men in Hilton – KZN on Friday night. The driver and conductor were forced into the suspects vehicle (make, model…

  • Stationary truck causing traffic delays on the 12 freeway direction west by N3 south split in the Bedfordview area

    Currently in the Bedfordview area, N12 freeway direction west by N3 south split, there is a stationary truck causing traffic delays. The Gilloolys interchange will be temporarily closed for recovery process to take place. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes or approach the scene with caution. The post Stationary truck causing traffic delays on…