Capital Equipment News March 2023

Nicci Scott Anderson, CEO of Commercial Transport Academy, and female truck drivers

More than 75% of land freight in South Africa is conveyed by road

After tracking and rewarding truck-driving excellence for the past eight years, this year, the competition hopes to attract 5 000 truck and and 5000 bus drivers from across South Africa, as well as its very first cohort of bus drivers.

There were an estimated 12 545 road fatalities in 2021 in South Africa

Hollard Highway Heroes hopes to attract 5 000 truck and 5000 bus drivers from across South Africa

passengers safely and on time by driving responsibly and considerately – ultimately leading to safer driving conditions for all road users. The competition in a nutshell More than 75% of land freight in South Africa is conveyed by road, and accidents

The broader mission of the competition is to cut risk and reduce road-accident claims and loss of life

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS MARCH 2023