Founded in 1981 from humble beginnings as a family business, SERCO has grown exponentially into one of South Africa’s leading and most trusted insulated and dry freight truck body and trailer building companies.
Policy of truth
Drones should be treated as part of the whole transport system according to a representative from the International Transport Forum (ITF).
Transport sector recovery
The European market for trailers and semi-trailers has experienced a significant recovery in 2021.
Opportunities for advancement
In 1938 the founders of Thermo King developed the first successful mechanical transport refrigeration unit thus creating a completely new industry and a whole new standard of living. Fresh food, available any season, has greatly improved the quality of life, and enormously improved people’s health.
Heavy metal
Employing 760 people over 5 locations in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland and Russia, Faymonville produces over 2,000 units a year. Read more
On the right track
From May 2021, JOST World – the manufacturer and supplier of safety-relevant systems for the commercial vehicle industry – will publish a new clip on the JOST World social media channels on YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook every 14 days on Wednesdays.
At the heart of technological innovation
In 1947, three technicians specialising in mechanical engineering began the production of axles for industrial vehicles with the support of Thomé Industries.
Running the gauntlet
Engineers at BPW Bergische Achsen KG announced an industry breakthrough in April this year. They achieved weight savings of up to 60kg thanks to their new generation Airlight II running gear kit which now covers an even wider range of applications both on- and off-highway with one single axle beam type. It’s the axle and suspension specialist’s digital DNA, laser technology and intelligent modules that has led to this development.
Automatic for the people
For 20 years, Paul van der Does has been a member of the Cargo Floor team. In his current role as Senior Sales Manager he is responsible for the sales of the CargoMatic system, a mobile floor system for trucks and trailers. It appears to be very efficient for dock-to-trailer work with fully automatic loading and unloading in about 90 seconds. The manufacturer claims a standard trailer transporting 33 pallets can be unloaded in under three minutes.
Turning the wheels on trailer safety and cost efficiency
To bring optimal brake force to the road, an effective wheel-end solution with quality braking and brake actuator technology is of critical importance according to ZF, global expert for commercial vehicle control systems.