Future Trucking & Logistics June 2017

June 2017

Vol. 07. No. 06

INSURANCE

PERSPECTIVES

The importance of the proper vehicle licence

Meeting Africa’s trucking challenges

Truck 2017

Conference & Expo

IMPROVED DRIVING PERFORMANCE Boost fleet efficiency with predictive real-time driving advice that empowers employees to improve driving behaviour.

With petrol costs shooting through the roof, the good news is that companies can improve their fuel consumption with OptiDrive 360 from TomTom Telematics. The next generation of WEBFLEET OptiDrive now includes predictive real-time driving advice. Pre-trip, OptiDrive 360 provides motorists with best practice advice on how to drive more safely and fuel efficiently.

Direct feedback and driving advice is offered in real-time during the trip to actively coach the driver. The system uses vehicle and map data to advise drivers when to take their foot off the accelerator or shift gear and what their optimum speed should be. After the trip a snapshot analysis is available to review the trip statistics. All information is displayed via the driver terminal.

OptiDrive 360 scores drivers based on a total of eight performance indicators - speeding, driving events, idling, fuel consumption, green speed, coasting (where you release the accelerator pedal in gear), gear shifting and constant speed - which can be used as the basis for performance reviews, training and driver benchmarking.

WEBFLEET provides managers with dashboards that allow them to highlight trends in driving behaviour. A series of in-depth reports then enables them to drill deeper for greater analysis and to compare the whole fleet.

BENEFITS OF OPTIDRIVE 360 • Reduced costs Can help to reduce fuel, maintenance and insurance costs, lowering the total vehicle ownership costs.

• Increased sustainability Can contribute towards proving your environmental responsibility by demonstrating your effort to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

• With increased driver safety in mind Real-time feedback and advice on safer driving contributes towards fewer accidents and maintenance downtime.

• More relaxed drivers With a better driving style drivers will arrive at the customer relaxed and ready to work.

HOW OPTIDRIVE 360 WORKS OptiDrive 360 helps drivers adopt a responsible driving style. It provides valuable insights to both the fleet manager and the driver — delivering direct feedback to drivers before, during and after their trip. Responsible driving helps you to lower fuel, maintenance and insurance premiums, thus helping to reduce the total costs of vehicle ownership for your business.

DRIVING PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS OptiDrive 360 actively provides real-time feedback and advice to improve driving performance. Fleet managers and drivers get tailored driving insights on up to eight OptiDrive performance indicators.

SPEEDING Information about what the speed limit is, and if drivers are driving within it.

DRIVING EVENTS Reports on harsh steering and sudden breaking.

IDLING Information on idling time and associated fuel waste.

FUEL Real-time and average fuel consumption.

CONSTANT SPEED Reports on speed fluctuations in driving performance.

COASTING (WHERE YOU RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN GEAR) Drivers can be advised to release the accelerator when approaching a coasting zone.

GREEN SPEED Get an advised speed, based on fuel efficiency and the speed limit.

GEAR SHIFT Advice on how appropriate gear changing can optimise vehicle efficiency.

ABOUT TOMTOM TELEMATICS TomTom Telematics is a Business Unit of TomTom dedicated to fleet management, vehicle telematics and connected car services. WEBFLEET is a Software-as-a-Service solution, used by small to large businesses to improve vehicle performance, save fuel, support drivers and increase overall fleet efficiency.

The company services drivers in more than 60 countries, giving them the industry’s strongest local support network and widest range of sector-specific third party applications and integrations. More than 40 000 customers benefit every day from the high standards of confidentiality, integrity and availability of its ISO 27001:2013 certified service, re-audited in November 2015.

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Contents

TruckX 2017 – a one-stop shop

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COVER STORY 14

The Pro League of Trucking Eicher Trucks & Buses, a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has introduced to South Africa its Pro Series range which promises class-leading fuel efficiency, superior uptime and minimum maintenance

EVENTS 18

TruckX Preview Action on the track, high-quality exhibits, the unveiling of Eicher’s Pro-Series truck and topcalibre speakers in the conference arena are just a few of the highlights to look forward to at TruckX on July 12 and 13

TELEMATICS 20

Embracing change Enthusiasm for the super-efficiency that telematics has suddenly put within reach of fleets is what makes modern transportation managers thrive

MARKET 22

Setting the advertising standard AutoTrader Commercial brings together buyers and sellers of commercial vehicles, yellow metal and related equipment

outh Africa’s premier trucking event – TruckX 2017 – will be held at Kyalami on July 12 and 13. The significantly enlarged Expo and Conference – which now includes FleetX – is an exciting annual highlight for anyone involved in trucking and fleet management.

Demonstrations of vehicles, débuts, displays, dynamic driving, double-digit discounts and more are on the agenda – plus, in the conference arena, you’ll be able to hear some of the country’s most renowned speakers offer insights aimed at benefitting members of the transport industry.

Apart from the unveiling of Eicher Trucks’ Pro-Series 3008 at the event – details of which you can read about in this issue – TruckX promises some great discounts for fleet vehicle buyers.

Halfway Toyota Fourways, for instance, is knocking R50 000 off the price of Hilux double cabs sold at the show – and R21 000 off selected Corolla models. There will also be an opportunity to capitalise on insurance discounts in an initiative launched by Road Eye Systems, which will be introducing its Mobileye 630 collision avoidance technology for light and heavy vehicles.

“These vital devices are life-saving, proactive tools, alerting drivers of potential dangers, allowing them to avoid accidents, explains Eytan Nevo, a partner at Road-Eye Systems.

“What’s really exciting is that we will be announcing at TruckX details of the first insurance company to offer a 15% premium discount for anyone installing a Mobileye system in their vehicles. Visitors will also be able to test drive our vehicles, and experience first-hand the advantages of Mobileye.”

THE FUTURE

Dedicated equipment supply and service organisation for the compressed natural gas (CNG) industry, CNG Holdings will have its latest CNG vehicles on display. “Compressed natural gas is the fuel of the future,” says Stephen Rothman, CEO of CNG. “We are at TruckX to provide valuable information to the trucking and fleet management industries on how to convert and start saving on fuel and maintenance costs.”

FLEET PERSPECTIVES

Since entry to the Expo is free – all you have to do to attend is register at www.truckx.co.za – it makes sense to investigate not only the savings you can score on the products I’ve highlighted, but also to take the opportunity to explore the host of others that will be on display.

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Paving the way for driverless trucks A new report maps out global action on driver jobs and legal issues as the transport industry prepares for a shift towards automated road freight systems Meeting Africa’s challenges For cynics and doubters, here’s proof that significant opportunities exist for transport businesses in Africa

AFTERSALES 26

Into the driver’s seat Bobcat Equipment South Africa looks to grow its rental and aftermarket offerings

INSURANCE 30

Having the proper vehicle licence If your business involves the transportation of people, ordinary goods or dangerous goods, it is critical that each of the drivers involved in the conveyance process is in the possession of a Professional Driver’s Permit

And if you’d like to attend the conferences, you could end up benefitting equally from the insights offered by speakers such as Brand Pretorius, former CEO of McCarthy Retail, Tony Smallwood, Executive Head of IoT Solutions at Vodacom, Craig Parker, Programme Manager for Mobility at Frost & Sullivan, Adrian Velaers, Senior Technical Advisor at Sasol and Adrian van Tonder, Chairman of the RTMS. Again, log on to www.truckx.co.za for details or call Faith Matura on 011 803 2040. All at the Future Group would love to welcome you to TruckX and FleetX on July 12 and 13.

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MOBILE INFORMATION EXCHANGE

NEWS >>

New touring bus from Mercedes Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new version of its popular touring bus, the Tourismo. The high-decker coach, manufactured in both left- and right-hand-drive forms, is said to set new standards for fuel efficiency, comfort and safety in the inter-city bus market.

The preceding model, which sold about 26 000 units in its 20-year history, held a market share of around 20% in Europe. Prospects for the new model are described by Mercedes-Benz spokesmen as “more than promising.”

Four variants of the bus, which was developed at a cost of 400-million euros, will be available. “The MercedesBenz Tourismo is the most successful European touring coach of all time, and a key driver for the success of Daimler Buses,” says Hartmut Schick, Head of Daimler Buses.

He describes the vehicle as a genuine all-rounder designed for a variety of purposes. “Whether used as a shuttle-bus, charter or long-distance bus, it offers our customers an even wider range of applications than before.”

Like its predecessor, the new Tourismo will be manufactured at Mercedes-Benz’s plant at Hoşdere, near Istanbul in Turkey. Powered by a choice of engines from the OM470 range, fuel efficiency is said to have been improved by up to 4,5% compared with that of the predecessor, increasing to about 7,0% when optional equipment such as Predictive Powertrain

MISA urges young worker focus The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has called on employers in the retail motor industry to work together to find opportunities to employ young workers and develop their skills.

“The quarterly labour force survey released by Stats SA at the beginning of June is concerning, not only because general unemployment rates – at 27,7% – are at a 13-year high, but also because of the especially high rate of unemployed young workers,” notes Martlé Keyter, MISA’s CEO for Operations.

While the rate of youth unemployment decreased somewhat from the fourth quarter in 2016, it is still alarmingly high at 51%. “Also of concern is that more than 250 000 young workers joined the ranks of the

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unemployed during the first quarter of this year,” says Keyter.

Young people aged 15 to 35 represent 42% of South Africa’s population, and the age group makes up 38,6% of the total number of unemployed in South Africa.

“People in this group should be economically active and working towards a better future for themselves and their families. As employers, we should all be working together to create opportunities for young workers,” says MISA Young Workers’ Forum Coordinator, Gabby van Zyl. While Government has committed to speed up efforts and prioritise the implementation of youth development programmes to address the longstanding challenges that face young people, particularly economic emancipation, Van Zyl believes that the private sector can do much more.

NEWS >>

Control (PPC) or Eco Driver Feedback (EDF) are included.

Volvo’s electric buses on the road

Optimised aerodynamics and a body that’s lighter than that of the predecessor’s also contribute to fuel saving, while optimised service schedules help to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness for operators.

Mercedes-Benz claims the Tourismo is the safest vehicle in its class, featuring emergency brake assist, stop assist for stop-and-go traffic and attention assist among its high-tech features.

“Customers are able to configure the extensive safety features to suit the intended application,” says Schick.

For the first time, all models are available in both leftand right-hand drive forms. Operators are also able to choose between two cockpit variants – standard and luxury versions. Each is equipped with a multifunction steering wheel and new instrument cluster with a TFT colour screen.

The passenger compartment features a bright and airy interior with a range of different patterns for flooring, fabric options for seat covers, walls, curtains, the underside of the luggage carrier shelves and the central ceiling panel.

A galley and a revised air-conditioning system additionally enhance travelling comfort, while a media router for on-board WiFi is optional.

To this end, the MISA, a trade union that organises exclusively in the motor retail sector, each year runs a successful Child at Work Day programme together with employers in the motor retail industry.

“This is done to encourage the youth to consider the motor retail industry as a career option,” notes Anel Oosthuizen of the MISA Young Workers’ Forum.

MISA also runs various programmes aimed at offering its 43 000-strong member base opportunities to advance basic and tertiary education and has run a successful bursary scheme for children of members for many years.

Oosthuizen says MISA is passionate about developing young workers in the motor retail industry and facilitating the creation of employment opportunities, but that meeting the goal requires a concerted effort from all employers and stakeholders.

“Young workers are the future economic backbone of our country, and we all need to do everything in our power to create and sustain employment opportunities for them,” she says.

The first commercially produced all-electric buses from Volvo began operations this month in in Differdange, Luxemburg. The operator is Sales-Lentz, which has bought four of the buses to supplement its fleet of 12 electric hybrids and 30 hybrids, all from the manufacturer.

In a statement, the president of Volvo Buses, Håkan Agnevall, said the start of operations marked an important milestone in the company’s quest for a cleaner, quieter urban environment and more attractive public transport.

Differdange’s focus on electrically powered buses is part of the city’s ambitious sustainability drive, with public transport forming a crucial focus area. The electric buses are used on routes that vary in length from 8km to 9,5km.

The vehicles take about 25 minutes to cover the distances, and their batteries are fast charged at end stations after each trip in a process that takes from three to six minutes – depending on ambient temperature – using an interface known as OppCharge.

Wolfgang Schroeder, managing director of SalesLentz, said the company had always been an early adopter of new technologies. “We understand our role as a public transport operator to trigger our suppliers, bus manufacturers and software developers to deliver technologies that meet market needs,” he said.

In addition to the all-electric Volvo 7900 Electric, Volvo’s range of electrified buses includes hybrids and plug-in hybrids. All told, the company has sold more than 3 300 electrified buses globally.

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NEWS >>

Ford upgrades Silverton conveyor system Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) recently invested more than R125-million in the upgrade of its 3 000-metre vehicle conveyor system at the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria.

The investment forms part of the company’s manufacturing expansion plans to increase the plant’s capacity of Ford Ranger and Everest models by 22% by January 2018.

The new system, which began operating earlier this year, optimises the plant’s automated Electro Monorail Webb conveyor between the body shop and paint shop, thereby improving overall production efficiency.

Andreas Bruditz, area manager for the Body Shop, said the new system significantly reduced or, in some cases, eliminated interruptions between the two production

areas. “The conveyor is based on similar systems employed at Ford assembly plants in Europe, using proven technology to maximise production efficiency and capacity,” he said.

An additional benefit of the new system is that the conveyor decouples the Body Shop from the Paint Shop, which allows one area to continue to operate should the other have a stoppage.

The new conveyor has also created a buffer zone between the two areas, which allows for last minute body-panel adjustments and repairs to be made before the vehicles enter the Paint Shop.

Hino supports Brake & Tyre Watch

A truck and trailer combination undergoes inspection at the RTI Pinetown Testing Station

Hino South Africa recently played a major role in a Brake and Tyre Watch event held in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.

This was the 38th occasion that O’Leary and his team, in conjunction with partners from the industry, staged the safety check, and marked the second time that Hino and its dealers had given direct support to the project.

Partnering with Hino Pinetown and a number of transport associates, the company invited some of its fleet customers to attend the two-day event, the aim of which was to undergo a training session and later assess the roadworthiness of trucks which passed through the Pinetown area.

“We are pleased to be involved in an initiative that makes our roads safer,” said Ernie Trautmann, the Vice President of Hino SA. “It was disturbing to learn that four of the six trucks checked were not roadworthy.

We believe that the authorities need to be far more proactive in conducting their own roadblocks linked to brake and tyre checks.”

The first day was spent in a classroom session at the eThekwini Electricity Training Centre, where traffic officials are trained. “Training is the key to this initiative,” said road safety champion, Patrick O’Leary, of Fleetwatch.

He said the Brake & Tyre Watch programme, by its nature, could not be a national watchdog, but was rather a dipstick to highlight the high number of nonroadworthy trucks on the roads.

“It is very difficult for officials to evaluate a vehicle’s brakes and tyres if they do not know what to look for or if they don’t know how the various braking systems work.

New braking systems are continually being introduced to latest model trucks, so traffic officials need to be updated on an ongoing basis. Training is provided free of charge by our partners from the industry,” he explained.

The second day was a hands-on test day at the weighbridge. Randomly-selected trucks were stopped and put through a brake roller test, while all vehicles were checked in the pit for trailer defects and other faults. Of the six inspected, four were found not to be roadworthy and were taken off the road.

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Proudly displaying certificates received for attending the Brake & Tyre Watch programme… representatives from Hino Pinetown, Cecil Pillay (left) and Siya Nzama (right) flank three members of the eThekwini Metro Police

NEWS >>

Bosch plans electro-mobility unit Bosch plans to leverage its dominant market position in combustion engine technology to become the leading supplier of zero-emissions solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers.

According to a report in Automotive News Europe, the world’s largest supplier of auto parts has earmarked investments worth the equivalent of R5,7-billion a year for the development of electro-mobility.

The company has also indicated that it may compete with Asian manufacturers Panasonic, LG Chem and Samsung by industrialising the assembly of battery cells.

“We are No 1 in the market for combustion engine systems and we are aiming for this spot as a supplier for electro-mobility,” Bosch’s CEO, Volkmar Denner, told reporters last month at the company’s Annual General Meeting in Stuttgart.

on fossil fuels, the company believed that an additional 20-million units would be either hybrid-powered or electrically driven by that year.

To tap into that future demand, he said Bosch’s automotive arm planned to form a separate business unit for electro-mobility within its newly created Powertrain Solutions Division.

Development would begin next year.

By then, Denner said he hoped to have decided on whether to invest in the mass production of battery cells.

Volkmar Denner

Denner said though Bosch estimated that about 85-million vehicles built in 2025 would still run solely

According to Automotive News Europe, Bosch’s new electro-mobility unit will follow a two-track strategy. The supplier wants to boost system efficiency through measures such as integrating the transmission, power electronics and electric motor directly within a vehicle’s axle.

However, the company also aims to improve battery performance at the cell-chemistry level and is investing in both liquid and solid state cells with the ultimate goal of doubling the energy density of a battery by 2020.

New axle improves fuel savings Production has started in Germany of a lightweight truck axle that has been designed to help to reduce the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz Actros. In addition to weight savings, a New Final Drive (NFD) benefits from actively controlled oil regulation in the heart of the axle.

According to a statement issued by Mercedes-Benz, the technology and type of construction is without parallel – lubricating oil is supplied as needed depending on the speed, torque and temperature of the final drive.

Reintjes, Head of Global Powertrain and Manufacturing Engineering Trucks.

The start of series production of the axle coincided with the inauguration of an ultra-modern assembly line that was constructed at the site in recent months. The plant boasts cutting-edge production technologies and a high level of automation. In total, about 30-million euros were invested in the new NFD assembly line in Kassel.

“Intelligent oil management minimises the swirl of liquid in the final drive and thus reduces the friction loss from the gears turning in the oil bath. The new axle completes the second generation of the Integrated Powertrain from Daimler Trucks and results in fuel savings of up to 6,5% for the Actros compared with its predecessor,” the statement says.

As part of the Daimler Trucks platform strategy, the new truck axle will be produced at the Mercedes‑Benz plant in Kassel and also at the company’s US site in Detroit.

“The second generation of the Integrated Powertrain from Daimler Trucks – consisting of engine, transmission and axle – has already resulted in fuel savings of up to six percent for the Actros and ensures the lowest possible Total Cost of Ownership,” says Dr Frank

Celebrating Mercedes-Benz’s new lightweight truck axle… workers at the company’s plant at Kassel with some of the first units to roll off the production line

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NEWS >>

Imperial partners with Nando’s Imperial Sasfin Logistics has been awarded a contract to provide fourth party logistics services to Nando’s in 14 countries, supplying bastings, sauces, spices, marinades and packaging.

life management, picking, consolidation and container stuffing for export.

Imperial Logistics chief strategy officer, Cobus Rossouw, says Nando’s previously provided its own logistics service for restaurant-use products which are supplied to all of the brand’s franchises and some corporate markets.

Export management, including customs compliance, clearance and forwarding control to relevant international markets, will also be provided. “Imperial’s global network will be leveraged, as well as our logistics control towers, to provide Nando’s with a seamless, end-to-end service, with unrivalled supply chain transparency,” he says.

“Through our new partnership, Imperial will now act as the order taker and consolidator, as well as the order placer for South African based suppliers. The goods will then be on-sold and delivered to respective Nando’s markets by Imperial.”

Imperial’s information technology systems, which include a live, user friendly, secure portal, will further enhance this visibility, he notes. “The portal offers order placement, purchase order and fulfilment status up to SKU level with stock-on-hand visibility, including product attributes such as shelf life details.

Rossouw says that 208 stock keeping units (SKUs) will be procured from 29 local suppliers, and the company expects to manage an average of 600 pallets of Nando’s products a month, moving them through Imperial’s storage and distribution facilities to international markets.

“Full life cycle shipment tracking includes access to all relevant documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists and customs forms.”

“By outsourcing these services to Imperial, Nando’s can focus purely on its objective of providing the best flame grilled peri-peri chicken ever tasted to a growing global audience,” Rossouw says.

Rossouw says Nando’s and Imperial’s common values and ambitions contributed to the contract win. “Our companies share a relentless pursuit of excellence. We expect our partnership with Nando’s to go from strength to strength and increase in mutual value based on our continuous improvement programme.”

He adds that services will include purchase order management, inbound transport facilitation and management, warehousing, inventory management, shelf-

Future projects on which Imperial and Nando’s are working include an idea to take African art, décor and furniture to the Nando’s world around the globe.

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PRODUCTS >>

Ring introduces CRI to inspection lamp range Ring’s award-winning inspection lamp range has a new addition with the introduction of a Colour Rendering Index (CRI) inspection lamp, designed to make life easier for mechanics and body shop technicians.

CRI is a measure of a light source’s ability to show object colours realistically or naturally compared to daylight. The technology is suitable for colour-critical environments such as body shops, where technicians need to determine whether a paint job has been accurately matched to the existing colour.

Further, the lamp is able to highlight scratches, marks and other undesirable blemishes. The RIL5500CRI/REIL5500CRI is constructed from aluminium, making it strong yet lightweight.

Also joining the inspection lamp line-up is the RIL5500HP/REIL5500HP Al5 LED (pictured), which uses state-of-the-art COB LED technology to provide super-bright output of 430 lumens.

Concave design and an aluminium body helps to protect the lens from damage. An integral hanging hook and strong magnetic mount make the lamp suitable for hands-free use.

For information log on to www.ringautomotive.com or contact 087 727 2206.

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Though Maxe has been manufacturing truck bars for about a decade, the company only recently brought its marketing operation in-house and is now in a position to offer customers the option of ordering items directly from the factory.

The company manufactures a range of bars suitable for a wide variety of trucks, with prices inclusive of fitment. Shown in these pictures are system developed for Volvo’s FH and Scania’s R410.

All of Maxe’s stainless steel accessories are created using premier marine grade 304 stainless steel plate and tube. The quality material is combined with a range of mild steel products that, in most instances, have been e-coated and then powder coated for maximum protection.

The truck bar range is complimented by other accessories for commercial vehicles including stone guards, anti-syphon units and a selection of high-quality LED spotlights.

For information log on to www.maxe.co.za or call 031 713 2200.

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Chock that wheel!

Limpopo-based Omega Plastics has developed a range of tough and durable plastic wheel chocks suitable for the truck and trailer industry. The chocks are manufactured in a variety of sizes to accommodate different wheel diameters.

“Our chocks provide a safe and convenient method of preventing unwanted vehicle movement during park up, servicing and breakdowns,” says a statement issued by the company. Features include: Tough and impact resistant; Chemical and corrosion resistant; Highly visible, simple and safe to use.

According to the statement, the chocks are manufactured from polyethylene materials and have passed comprehensive field tests.

Other items in the company’s truck accessory range include corner protectors – also known as strap protectors, vee boards or edge protectors – as well as mudguards and tail light finishers designed to fit most heavy duty trucks and trailers.

For information log on to www.omegaplastics.co.za or call 013 261 1340.

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INTRODUCING EICHER PRO SERIES TRUCKS IN SA A Volvo Group & Eicher Motors joint venture Eicher Trucks & Buses, a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has introduced to South Africa its Pro Series that promises class-leading fuel efficiency, superior uptime and minimum maintenance

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icher Pro Series from VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) is all set to be launched officially in South Africa at TruckX 2017 at Kyalami. Eicher’s Pro Series range has been developed with the Volvo Group’s world-class technology and processes along with Eicher’ s innovative engineering.

Global manufacturing standards The Eicher Pro Series has been designed and developed in a modern, high-tech, multi-facility manufacturing plant – which also houses a nextgeneration engine plant – built in collaboration with the Volvo Group.

The Volvo Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines, brought to the project its global expertise and world-class technology, while Eicher Motors added its innovative engineering and proven DNA relating to fuel efficiency.

The facility not only manufactures Euro IV heavy duty engines, but also supplies Euro VI compliant base engines internationally to the Volvo Group. On the Pro Series assembly line, state-of-the-art production processes include a robotic cab weld shop, a CED paint shop and a 100% hot test facility, all of which are aimed at achieving quality and reliability in line with top international standards.

The mission of the joint venture – VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd – is to set new benchmarks in professionalism, quality and service in the commercial transportation industry through its leading brand, Eicher Trucks & Buses.

In this respect, the Pro Series has been designed Numbers behind the Eicher Go Pro Project to deliver a higher level of performance backed by • Three million hours of engineering effort; highly responsive local support services, with a view • 7,7 million kilometres of testing; and profitability to promoting greater productivity • 50 000 hours of engine development; within South Africa’s transport community.

• Over $155 million (R2-billion) invested Eicher’s global presence The vice-president and country head of VECV South Africa, Surender Singh Rajpurohit, says the country is a strategic market which will play a critical role in Eicher Trucks & Buses international business.

Eicher has a presence in over 30 countries, with key markets including South East Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The brand has an on-road vehicle population of about 500 000 units and its presence internationally has grown at a fast pace.

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Volvo Group’s EMS 3.0 engine management system The Pro 3000 Series is powered by a new generation, fuel-injected, four-cylinder, four-valve Eicher E494 CRS engine which features the Volvo Group’s EMS

3.0 technology – a management system with high processing capability that maintains optimum balance between load demand, fuel efficiency, emission control and low-end torque. The truck is built on a highstrength, modular, Domex ladder-frame chassis.

The six-speed manual-shift gearbox features an aluminium housing with an inspection window, while the robust Monotron propeller shaft has been designed for maintenance-free operation. The spacious cabin has been adapted from a Japanese design for comfort, safety and ergonomic efficiency.

air conditioning, a six-way adjustable driver’s seat, a tilt and telescopically adjustable steering wheel & clutch pedal footrest.

Active and passive safety The Eicher Pro Series complies with the strictest safety standards. The truck’s active and passive safety features include as standard equipment dual circuit full air S-cam brakes and exhausts brakes with ABS, a dual panel cab which complies with AIS 029 global safety standards, retractable three-point seat belts, radial tubeless tyres and fog lamps.

Pro philosophy Eicher is determined to take the industry to a new level through its PRO philosophy – a philosophy that describes not only Eicher Pro Series trucks, but also the company’s way of working.

Constant productivity improvements, relevant modernisation and a promise to partner customers through the life cycles of their vehicles ensure that clients get more revenue out of their investments, resulting in higher profitability.

In a nutshell, Eicher trucks are designed for superior performance with better fuel economy, higher payloads and faster turnaround times. These trucks have low operating cost and high reliability, leading to higher profits.

Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS) Among the vehicle’s many highlights is an Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS) which provides advanced diagnostic data in real time regarding operational parameters. Fault indicators – which encompass visual signals, messages and alarms to check for probable causes and take corrective action – include those for engine overheating, water in fuel, air filter restriction, oil and brake pressure, fuel consumption and clutch wear.

IDIS provides live information to the driver, which is relayed through tell-tale icons in a display panel on the dashboard and audible alarms which can be easily understood and processed.

The aim is to ensure safe and efficient driving while flagging potential problems that may require preventative maintenance, thus helping to deliver superior uptime. The system also provides detailed data regarding fuel use, including instant and average consumption as well as distance to empty.

Superior comfort Comfort features include electrically powered windows,

Depending on body configuration, the truck is suitable for a variety of cargo-carrying applications, among them fast-moving consumer goods, refrigerated produce, bottled beverages, bread and confectionery, meat and poultry and other agricultural produce.

Aftermarket assurance The point of sale is just the beginning of the customerEicher relationship. “To reiterate, in terms of the brand’s PRO philosophy we commit to partnering with customers right through the entire life cycles of the vehicles they purchase,” says Surender Singh.

He adds that, as a primary focus area, Eicher has proactively ensured parts availability and technical training before the start of sales. “VECV SA has joined hands with Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) as its 3PL partner. Millions of rands have already been invested to take care of parts availability. Currently, our warehouse has stocks over 2 600 line items,” he says.

Further, Surender Singh says that through Eicher’s country-wide network of dealers, the brand promises to deliver customer service with unmatched reliability and quality of maintenance or repair. “Our trained technicians are certified by Eicher for diagnostics and have exhaustive knowledge of the products,” he maintains.

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COVER STORY >>

PRESENTING EICHER PRO SERIES TRUCKS

Eicher’s workshops are well-appointed with modern equipment and state of the art diagnostic systems, while the parts distribution team ensures speedy supply of items to the company’s dealer network.

with the vehicle’s robustness and intelligent driver information system, good parts availability and the establishment of a countrywide service network. I am sure this truck will do very well in South Africa.”

With a vision of reducing perceived performance-related issues as well as financial risk to customers, all genuine parts supplied by Eicher carry a warranty, while support aggregates are in place to help to ensure higher uptime of vehicles through a fit first, repair later view.

A testimonial from a major fleet owner says: “This truck has surprised us with its fuel efficiency” while a testimonial from a spokesman for a testing agency says: “We have driven this truck for over 200 000km and I must say it is really built for Africa. Apart from driving comfort, fuel efficiency is superior.”

24x7 roadside assistance (Volvo Group – Uptime Support Centre) The company operates through the Volvo Group’s 24x7 call centre, located in Jet Park. In the unlikely event of a vehicle being stranded while on the road, fully equipped dealer teams are in place to respond to emergencies or to offer breakdown assistance.

Built & Tested for South Africa The Eicher Pro Series has been trialed for more than 200 000km in South Africa, undergoing rigorous endurance and performance testing. The truck has been put into actual applications by a number of renowned fleet operators. According to Surender Singh, testing results have been very positive especially regarding fuel efficiency and durability. All the feedback received during this process has been incorporated into the final product.

Eicher’s Network in South Africa: Initially, Eicher Trucks will available at 14 strategic locations in South Africa, though the intention is for the network to expand rapidly to ensure a high level of sales and aftersales support. Well established truck franchise dealers include the AAD Group, BB Motor Group, Billson Trucks, CMH Group, Fleet Dynamics, Imperial Group & Premier Truck and Bus. Eicher’s dealer network stretches from Tzaneen in the north to Cape Town in the south. “Service reach is extensive,” No matter where you are, Eicher service is never too far away,” says Surender Singh.

He says VECV has already invested R100-million in setting up its operations in South Africa and is committed to more investment to bring more product platforms into the country.

In a testimonial a dealer service manager who has For more product and network detail, please log on overseen Eicher testing for over a year, says: “I have been monitoring the testing of this truck. I am impressed to www.eicher.co.za

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EVENTS >>

Truck 2017

Conference & Expo

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What to look forward to at TruckX

Action on the track, high-quality exhibits, the unveiling of Eicher’s Pro-Series truck and top-calibre speakers in the conference arena are just a few of the highlights to look forward to at this year’s TruckX, to be held at Kyalami on July 12 and 13

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ction packed and adrenalin filled, TruckX 2017 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit promises fast delivery of a wealth of information, insights and excitement for transport operators, fleet managers, logistics providers and anyone with an interest in efficient mobility.

Incorporating FleetX, the two-day event – to be held on July 12 and 13 – offers tons of fun in the form of vehicle launches, driving skills challenges, virtual reality experiences and even tests that will tickle your taste buds!

Sponsored for the fourth successive year by Standard Bank and Ctrack by Inseego, TruckX promises to be Africa’s premier event for the transport, logistics, materials handling and fleet industries. Make sure you don’t miss it!

What to expect Visitors to the Expo, which opens at 8am on Wednesday, July 12, will be able to view products in the latest truck range to reach South Africa – Eicher’s Pro-Series.

Co-developed by the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors – two leading players in the commercial vehicle business which joined hands nearly a decade ago to establish VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd – the Eicher

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brand aims to set benchmarks for professionalism, quality and service in the commercial transport industry.

While the Eicher Pro 3008 is scheduled to be unveiled at TruckX, the company is intent on putting its promises of unmatched performance, fuel efficiency, comfort and safety to the test by offering testdrives around Kyalami’s handling track.

Come and experience its power – and its Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS) – by taking part in a driving challenge with a difference. Behind the steering wheel of an Eicher truck you’ll pit your skills against the brand’s top driver in a race to see who achieves maximum fuel efficiency – and you’ll be filmed while competing.

Also at the handling track, the SA Express Parcel Association (SAEPA) will host a Speed in a Suit competition – an event especially designed for execs. Driving a Hyundai H1, they’ll be put through a variety of paces. To see the action, be at the Kyalami Handling Track on Thursday, July 13 from 12h00 to 14h00. Two Hyundai H1s will be provided for executives to take on the challenge.

“By using Ctrack technology we will see who negotiates the twisty 1,1km track in an ideal time – using the least possible amount of fuel – the two key

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criteria in our industry,” explains SAEPA CEO Garry Marshall.

“Ctrack will install the telematics and monitor the results.”

While the outside area will showcase an array of trucks – including race trucks from MAN and UD, the latter displaying a replica of its Dakar-winning vehicle – the conference centre will focus on light commercial vehicles and passenger cars.

What’s Up With The Chocolate?

Fuel and lubricants supplier Sebokeng Fuels aims to give TruckX visitors an interactive experience to remember! Visitors to the company’s stand will be taken through a virtual reality, 3D experience of a fuel molecule passing through an engine.

The team will also be running real-time demonstrations on “why diesel is not just diesel.” Special chocolate tasting sessions will sensitise visitors to how a truck’s engine feels when it is fed substandard fuel. Visitors also stand a chance to win a Weber Patio Braai.

Truck Bars From Maxe At TruckX, premium automotive accessories brand Maxe will launch its latest truck bars for Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz Actros and UD Quester. “We are excited about our latest truck bars and accessories. They expand our growing range of quality products in the market,” says Maxe’s Clayton Wait. A new range of bars for Volvo and UD Quon will also be on show.

Added Value Discount Deals Halfway Toyota Fourways is offering discounts to TruckX visitors on two products in its fleet vehicles line-up. “Show participants will save up to R50 000 on all Hilux double cabs,” explains Vicky van den Heever, Marketing Assistant.

“Visitors who purchase any new Hilux double cab will get R50 000 off the price to structure the deal to suit their pockets. Discounts can be used for accessories, or to customise a Hilux to suit fleet requirements.”

Also, Toyota is offering discounts of R21 000 on selected Corolla models.

Adrian van Tonder

Tony Smallwood

Craig Parker

Adrian Velaers

CONFERENCES DAY ONE “The Internet of Things” by Tony Smallwood – Executive Head of IoT Solutions: Vodacom South Africa; “The Importance of Truck Safety Compliance” by Adrian van Tonder – Chairman: Road Transport Management System; “The Benefits of Clean Fuel to enable Modern Truck Technology” by Adrian Velaers – Senior Technical Advisor, Sasol; “The Future of Telematics” by Morné Janse van Rensburg – VSc Solutions.

DAY TWO “The Real Value of Good Leadership” by Brand Pretorius – former CEO, McCarthy Retail; “AARTO/Freeway Update” by Ben Theron – Chief Operators Officer: OUTA; “Digital Transformation: Trends in the Mobility Industry” by Craig Parker – Programme Manager for Mobility: Frost & Sullivan.

“Managing Big Data in Fleets” – a panel discussion involving a number of experts in the fleet industry.

With a wealth of products and services on show, TruckX 2017 is not to be missed!

CNG Vehicles Dedicated equipment supply and service organisation for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) industry, CNG Holdings, will have its latest CNG vehicles on display. “Compressed Natural Gas is the fuel of the future,” says Stephen Rothman, CEO of CNG. “We are at TruckX to provide valuable information to the trucking and fleet management industries on how to convert and start saving on fuel and maintenance costs. Some of our customers have reported a monthly saving of over 20% after converting their forklifts from LPG to CNG,” says Rothman.

Prioritise Safety Road Eye Systems will introduce its MobilEye 630 collision avoidance device and its Shield+ system for large vehicles. “These vital devices are life-saving, proactive tools, alerting drivers of potential dangers, allowing them to avoid accidents, explains Eytan Nevo, a partner at Road-Eye Systems.

“What’s really exciting is that we will be announcing at TruckX details of the first insurance company to offer a 15% premium discount for anyone installing a Mobileye in their vehicles. Visitors will also be able to test drive our vehicles, and experience first-hand the advantages of MobilEye.” June 2017 / Future Trucking & Logistics

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TELEMATICS >>

Embracing change

Enthusiasm for the super-efficiency that telematics has suddenly put within reach of fleets is what makes modern transportation managers thrive, says Dr David Molapo, Head of Fleet management at Standard Bank

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ealing with the usual business-cycle and strategy fluctuations is difficult enough for any executive but, for fleet managers, the task has become inordinately difficult.

blamed for squandering scarce company resources, too late and you get blamed for making the company lose market share to more edgy competitors.

“Not only do top executives have to be convinced into accepting the new systems, but virtually everyone else in the company too, including drivers. Telematics produces a flood of data that threatens to overwhelm fleet managers.”

They have to stay upright while the entire foundation of their profession is shifting beneath their feet due to rapid and unrelenting technological advances.

However, the right approach to the telematics revolution remains excitement, Molapo maintains.

“Enthusiasm for the super-efficiency that it has suddenly put within reach of every fleet is what makes modern fleet managers thrive,” he says.

“Under such circumstances, only those who expect and prepare for change will survive,” says Dr David Molapo, Head of Standard Bank Fleet Management.

“Those who embrace change and make the most of it will thrive.”

Though probably the most profound for now, telematics is only one of the changes fleet managers need to expect and embrace. Molapo lists some of the others:

Arguably, the greatest changes of the last few years have come from the astounding progress in fleet management technology, mostly in the form of telematics. Molapo says it is as if fleet managers can now see right into the cabin of the driver, even under the bonnet while the vehicle is on the road – immediately and in real time.

“Risky decisions have to be made about when to adopt new technology – too soon and you get

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Changing ownership models – fleets in large parts of the world have moved to leasing or rentals as the primary ownership model for their vehicles, but in South Africa the tendency is to cling to full ownership.

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“In various instances, it is cheaper and more efficient to enter into full maintenance or operating rentals than to own,” Molapo says.

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Changing fuel prices – fuel prices fluctuate continuously and as a significant contributor to fleet

running costs, it is worthwhile to always have a strategy to reduce fuel consumption through better driver behaviour, good maintenance management, the combating of fraud and pilfering, and, of course, considering fuel efficient vehicles.

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Changing vehicle technology – it is a certainty that new models are always more fuel efficient than those of the previous generation – and often safer and more durable –and these factors should be a major consideration when making purchasing decisions.

“Though current changes are much more incremental than those brought about by telematics, revolution is in the air. It is only a matter of time before electrical vehicles make a serious entry into the market, and these will almost certainly be followed by various levels of self-driving applications.

Expect much decision-making agony in years to come, but also excitement,” Molapo says.

Changing staff outlook – prudent fleet managers are learning fast not to take their drivers for granted and to be on the lookout for new recruits, who are suitably qualified. Fleet managers who do not constantly sharpen their people management skills risk facing a high turnover of drivers.

Changing regulations – with regard to accidents, changes to road traffic regulations have resulted in greater accountability for people who hire transport companies. This means that many road freight fleets have had to adopt more formal safety procedures and systems in order to convince clients that they are safe to hire.

Changing road conditions – one can argue about whether the potholes are winning the race against newly tarred surfaces, and toll roads against open routes. The fact is, in a developing country like South Africa, roads change all the time, and prudent route planning is an important tool for the nimble fleet manager.

“It’s clear that change is on the way. But, paradoxically, it is a constant factor that every manager must try to predict and manage in order to move businesses, employees and, most importantly, clients forward every day,” Molapo concludes.

Increasing productivity Volvo Trucks has developed a new selfsteering truck with a view to boosting productivity for sugarcane growers.

The truck, which is used to transport newly harvested sugarcane at a plantation in Brazil, steers itself with precision through fields in order to avoid damaging young plants that will form the following year’s crop.

At present, about four percent of the crop is lost as young plants are run over and the soil is compacted by moving vehicles. This translates into thousands of dollars in lost revenue per truck per season.

In the past growing season, the Usina Santa Terezinha Group’s fields at Maringá, near São Paulo, have served as a test area for Volvo’s prototype. The truck was developed to examine how automated driving can make it possible to avoid damage to soil and crops, thus boosting revenues. The potential for bigger harvests is significant – up to 10 tons per hectare per year.

“With the help of Volvo Trucks we believe we can increase productivity, not just for one single crop but for the entire lifecycle of the sugarcane plant, which lasts five to six years,” says Paulo Meneguetti, finance director at Santa Terezinha.

At present, sugarcane is brought in from the fields using harvesters and manually controlled trucks, which drive alongside each other at a low speed. When a truck is fully loaded and drives off, the next one moves to the harvester and the procedure is repeated.

The big challenge for the truck driver is to match the speed of the harvester and at the same time concentrate fully on driving in its tracks, so as not to trample plants that will become the following year’s crop.

Volvo Trucks has solved the problem with a driver assistance system that automates steering. Two gyroscopes ensure that not only the front wheels but the entire vehicle is steered with precision, preventing the truck from veering more than 25mm laterally from its set course.

In coming months the research project will transition into the development phase, with more vehicles being field-tested. After that, the solution is set to become commercially available.

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MARKET >>

Setting the advertising standard

AutoTrader Commercial brings together buyers and sellers of commercial vehicles, yellow metal and related equipment. Part of a media stable that includes AutoTrader, the country’s leading automotive digital brand, the company is headed by George Mienie, who spoke to Future Trucking & Logistics about the enterprise

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eorge Mienie has an interesting theory about what sells a used truck. “It has got to tell a story,” he says. “People prefer to engage with compelling stories more than data. Buyers are psychological beings – they love an interesting tale.

That’s why parents don’t choose to get their children to solve math problems when they go to bed – they know they’d prefer a story.”

Mienie maintains that the same formula applies to truck sales and, for this reason, AutoTrader Commercial carries, on top of a personalised Seller to Tell component – which enables sellers to tell compelling stories about their trucks – news features about commercial vehicles as well as product reviews.

“Beyond mileage, condition and price, prospective buyers are interested in a vehicle’s history. That’s

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what we try to reflect. If the story is good, interest in the product is heightened,” Mienie says.

He should know. As CEO of AutoTrader he’s made a career out of digital marketing in South Africa’s automotive landscape. Since joining the then print publication in 2004, he’s driven AutoTrader’s transition to the digital world – where it dominates South Africa’s automotive retail portals – and has also managed the rise of AutoTrader Commercial and AutoTrader Bikes, off-shoots that focus on trucks and motorcycles.

Commercial listings include yellow metal as well as equipment related to the construction, mining and agricultural sectors.

“The commercial vehicle market in South Africa is about quarter the size of the passenger car market,” Mienie says. “With the economy under pressure, everything is down – there’s less investment

and less appetite to buy. The focus for many dealers in the used truck market is shifting to repairs and service as they try to reposition their businesses to remain sustainable.”

However, in terms of the usefulness of AutoTrader Commercial as a business tool, Mienie says the title tends to buck the downward spiral. “In terms of traffic to the site we’re growing at a rate of about 38% a month. And, at any one time, you’ll find an average of about 7 000 vehicles and items of equipment for sale online.

“We’re a business to business product, essentially targeting industries in the market that use the vehicles and equipment we advertise. Our job is to bring sellers and buyers together – and I think we’re doing a very good job of accomplishing that. Our figures speak for themselves,” he says.

Apart from its online presence, AutoTrader Commercial is published fortnightly as a magazine with a print order of around 16 000 copies each month. However, Mienie foresees that the publication will go the way of AutoTrader and become solely digital in future.

“We’re in a period of transition,” he says.

“Online publishing is much more efficient than print. First, there’s the convenience factor – prospective vehicle buyers have the internet in their pockets and they can simply browse for whatever it is they are looking for.

“Second, though the choice on the AutoTrader Commercial site is vast, we make it easy for buyers to find precisely the vehicles or equipment they need through a simple process that’s designed to take them straight to the item for which they are searching.

“And third, we are able to offer additional services – such as reputable partners in the repair, finance or insurance fields – to help make purchases even more seamless. These are aspects that are difficult to easily replicate in a print equivalent.”

He makes reference, too, to the relative ease with which target markets can be approached via the digital world and the immediacy of advertising updates. “Everything happens in real time,” he says.

“When a vehicle is sold the listing is deleted. If a new truck is offered for sale it is listed as soon as the paperwork has been completed.”

George Mienie head of AutoTrader Commercial

To help protect buyers, AutoTrader Commercial carefully vets advertisers, completing a number of background checks before a listing is accepted.

However, vehicles or equipment are not inspected.

“That would be impossible,” says Mienie. “We can have up to 10 000 commercial products advertised on the site at one time. Essentially we make sure that whoever is doing the selling is reputable – if there is any doubt, the ad is rejected.”

In terms of AutoTrader’s leadership position in the retail field, Mienie attributes success to a strategy that focuses on finding paths around obstacles or challenges. “Simply, if you concentrate too much on the obstacle, chances are you’re going to collide with it. The solution is to find a clear way around it – that way you gain an advantage over competitors.”

Though the South African titles are independently owned – like those in the UK and US – Mienie says there is a fair amount of informal liaison between the entities regarding innovations or ideas that could prove helpful or useful to one another.

“We discuss things on a fairly regular basis,” he says.

“It’s important to keep abreast of trends that could affect one market or another.”

For information log on to www.commercial.autotrader.co.za

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THE FUTURE >>

Paving the way for driverless trucks A new report maps out global action on driver jobs and legal issues as the transport industry prepares for a shift towards automated road freight systems.

Wynter Murdoch reports could reduce the demand for drivers by between 50% and 70% in the US and Europe.

In a scenario quoted in the study, the ITF said up to 4,4-million of a projected 6,4-million professional trucking jobs could become redundant by that time.

And, even if the rise of driverless trucks dissuaded newcomers from entering the trucking industry, more than two million professional drivers in the US and Europe could still be displaced.

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hile the shift towards automated road freight systems would save costs, reduce emissions and make roads safer, the impact on driver jobs would require a managed transition, according to a study published last month by the International Transport Forum (ITF).

The study urged governments to consider ways of overseeing the transition to driverless trucks in order to avoid potential social disruption from job losses, pointing out that, by 2030, automated trucks

The report called on governments to help to manage a global transition to driverless road freight by: * Establishing transition advisory boards to focus on labour issues; * Considering a temporary permit system to manage the speed of adoption; * Implementing an international standard of road rules and vehicle regulations for self-driving vehicles; * Allowing the continuation of pilot projects regarding the testing of driverless trucks, network technology and communications protocols.

The report was prepared jointly by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA),

3D printing to the fore

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aimler Buses is exploiting the benefits of 3D printing to meet customers’ special requirements and produce small batches and replacement parts for its Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands.

Of top quality and with low production costs, 3D printed parts correspond to the injection moulding standards stipulated by Daimler AG, while avoiding costs related to tool production, component storage and the disposal of surplus materials.

In a statement, the company says 3D component production enables swift solutions in response to inquiries received daily from customers who need special equipment features or who are waiting for replacement parts.

Some 780 components have been printed for customer vehicles to date. In addition, more than 150 different replacement parts for buses are currently being scrutinised and validated with regard to their feasibility as 3D printed parts.

“In the medium term, we see digital production technologies as offering vast potential,” says Hartmut Schick, Head of Daimler Buses.

Consisting of polyamide plastic, the parts are created using state-of-the-art 3D laser printers based on a Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printing process. Delivery takes only a

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the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITWF) and the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the road transport industry’s global body, in a project led by the ITF. The recommendations were jointly agreed by the groups involved.

that are appropriate for self-driving trucks. If we cannot implement a system, we risk having a patchwork of rules and regulations which could hinder manufacturers and road users from investing in automated vehicles.”

In a statement, the ITF said the broad coalition of stakeholders lent weight to the call for action. The organisation’s secretary-general, José Viegas, said that preparing now for potential negative social impact of job losses would mitigate the risks in case a rapid transition occurred.

Christian Labrot, president of the IRU, said autonomous trucks would bring many benefits to society – from cost savings and lower emissions to safer roads, while also helping the haulage sector deal with a shortage of drivers in many parts of the world.

“Driverless trucks could be a regular presence on many roads within the next 10 years. Self-driving trucks already operate in controlled environments like ports or mines. Trials on public roads are under way in many regions including the United States and the European Union.

However, he added: “We have to remember that dedicated drivers of today will need to be retrained for tomorrow, and we must keep attracting professionals into road transport. We all need to work together for a smooth transition to driverless technology.”

“Manufacturers are investing heavily in automation, and many governments are actively reviewing their regulations. Now is the time to prepare for transition.”

Steve Cotton, General Secretary of the ITWF said: “Automation in trucking demands a managed and just transition. We strongly welcome the report’s recommendation that trade unions must be part of any such process.

Erik Jonnaert, secretary-general of ACEA, said harmonisation of rules across countries would be critical to maximise gains derived from driverless truck technology. “Automated trucks are clearly not a national issue – they should be able to move smoothly across borders.

“We need international standards, legislation and processes to obtain exemptions from road rules

“We must avoid excessive hardship for truck drivers and ensure the gains from technology are fairly shared across society. Self-driving trucks threaten to disrupt the careers and lives of millions of professional truck drivers. This report is a timely investigation into how that transition could happen.

Its recommendations will help governments to ensure a just transition for affected drivers.”

“3D technology avoids bottlenecks and surplus production.

This ensures that special parts are produced and replacement parts are supplied in precisely the required quantities. As the parts can be delivered quickly and without requiring largescale stockpiling, no stocks require to be maintained,” the statement says.

matter of days and the service is available to customers worldwide.

According to Schick, the simplicity of the process has allowed Daimler to install local printers at its bus production plants worldwide, speeding up delivery by avoiding long transportation distances as well as high transport costs and customs charges.

In addition to avoiding the costs of manufacturing special production tools, additional savings arise in particular for small series and special parts as a result of the fact that it is no longer necessary to produce alltime stocks.

“3D printing technology is fully integrated into the development process and series production within the commercial vehicles segment at Daimler,” he says. “All the innovations pertaining to the process have undergone advanced development.”

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FLEET PERSPECTIVES >>

MEETING Africa’s challenges

Awaiting delivery… Some of the FAW 28.380FT truck tractors in a consignment of 25 bought in Johannesburg by Zambian transport company BHL

For cynics and doubters, here’s proof that significant opportunities exist for transport businesses in Africa

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ambia-based transport operator Buks van Rensburg has successfully done business in Africa for over 20 years. As founder and managing director of Buks Haulage Limited (BHL), he says that running heavy-duty trucks throughout the southern parts of the continent requires one very important attribute – flexibility!

“The African environment is enigmatic; it is collective of many nationalities with many different languages and cultures. Transport operators, especially those from South Africa, need to acknowledge, accept and plan for the challenges this presents,” he says.

According to Van Rensburg, first world business models for logistics and materials handling are not necessarily going to work in sub-Saharan Africa.

“Challenges are massive and can change quickly.

You need to be able to adapt and reorganise your team, the logistics, routes, contracts and loads, quickly and easily.

“Obviously, you need the tools and infrastructure to communicate and plan fast. You also need your support infrastructure to move with you when needed. For this you must have the best of the best.”

in Johannesburg. “I am committed to the FAW brand,” he says.

In total BHL now has over 160 FAW vehicles in its fleet, the majority being 28.380FT side-tippers used mainly to ferry copper concentrate across the Zambian copper belt and some drop-sides load carriers for timber work in Swaziland. The company also does work in Namibia.

“I took a decision a few years ago that all my replacement vehicles would be FAW 28.380FT truck tractors. We use the vehicle in two configurations – one as a flat deck and the other as a side-tipper, with the trailer supplied by Afrit, another key partner in the BHL team,” says Van Rensburg.

The side-tippers transport copper concentrate from mines in Zambia to the country’s smelters.

Thereafter the flat decks transport the beneficiated material to Walvis Bay, Namibia, for export.

Being very logistics savvy, Van Rensburg keeps his fleet loaded as much as possible on return trips, carrying various chemicals – some hazardous such as sulphuric acid – needed by the mining industry in the copper belt.

First and foremost, says Van Rensburg, are his drivers. “They are the most important asset in BHL. On some routes they drive a vehicle which weighs in excess of 52 tons over 2 400km.” Equally important is the reliability of the vehicles which they drive.

Asked about the vehicle-of-choice falling to FAW, and the FAW 28.380FT in particular, Van Rensburg, says: “It’s simple – the truck represents effective cost of ownership coupled with dependability, durability and easy operation. Most importantly we get great aftersales support.”

Van Rensburg has just supplemented his truck fleet – which comprises FAW units – with an additional 25 FAW 28.380FT truck tractors bought

In terms of fuel consumption, he says the flat deck running in tri-axle configuration returns 2,5km per litre, while the side-tipper gets about 2,1km per

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litre. The figures represent a 10% saving compared with consumption obtained by other brands which were previously in the fleet.

He adds: “Since I’ve changed to FAW vehicles, uptime fleet utilisation has increased from 65% to 95%. The trucks are easy to maintain and service – we do most of the work ourselves at our depots in Ndola and Solwezi in Zambia – and our drivers love them.”

BHL has 100 employees at its depots, of which 12 are FAW-trained technicians. The company holds about R5-million worth of parts and spares and is capable of not only servicing and maintaining the vehicles, but of conducting rebuilds as well if necessary.

“We’ve seen concrete evidence of FAW’s durability, reliability and simplicity. BHL follows a one-driverone-truck policy. The 28.380FT has the best uptime – a big incentive for our drivers, and cabs are comfortable, too, with air-sprung seats and all the necessary creature comforts.”

Each of the company’s vehicles is equipped with satellite tracking technology and all of its drivers are given mobile telephones. Using telematics, BHL monitors driver behaviour and ensures its trucks are being operated in the most cost efficient and responsible manner possible.

When it comes to aftersales, Van Rensburg says FAW’s support and personal attention to detail is unrivalled. “I’ve yet to enjoy better. The company’s representatives are part of my team; they understand my business and know what is important to my business’s viability.”

He concludes: “Our business is only as good as our people and partners like FAW and Afrit. BHL is very fortunate to have a committed group – people and companies who believe any job is possible and everything around us is an opportunity.”

Sales milestone for Daimler Trucks L

ess than five years after its introduction to India, Daimler’s BharatBenz truck has sold more than 50 000 units. In addition, the plant at which it is made has exported a further 10 000 trucks to other markets.

A spokesman for the company’s India Commercial Vehicles Division – which manufactures the vehicle alongside Mercedes-Benz and Fuso branded counterparts at a plant near Chennai – says this kind of ramp-up has never before been achieved by a market entrant in India.

BharatBenz was designed specifically to cope with the country’s rugged conditions, Daimler daring to challenge the dominance of established domestic brands by introducing a vehicle that could be customertailored to meet specific requirements.

Unveiled as a concept in February 2011, the truck was officially launched in September 2012, aimed at the medium and heavy segments of the market. More than 10 000 units had been sold by April 2014, with sales accelerating following an update of the medium-duty range in 2016 and the launch of an all-new heavy-duty range this year. The products are sold and serviced through a pan-Indian network of more than 130 outlets.

According to a statement issued by Daimler, India has become an important export hub for Daimler products, with sales to about 30 markets outside the country having doubled for several years in a row. The company intends to start exporting a new sub-nine-ton truck to the Middle East in the third quarter of this year.

Fuso and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for export are manufactured on the same production lines as the domestic BharatBenz portfolio. The trucks are exported to markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America and adhere to Daimler’s stringent safety, reliability and efficiency standards.

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AFTERSALES >>

Into the driver’s seat Bobcat Equipment South Africa looks to grow its rental and aftermarket offerings

Barry Owen, Bobcat’s managing director

excavators, front-end loaders, and road equipment such as graders and rollers from Sany, a major Chinese OEM. To date, Sany excavators have been available up to 33,5-ton machines, but the company recently took delivery of its first 50-ton model from the Chinese principal for use in a mining application.

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obcat Equipment South Africa, part of the Goscor Group, is set to leverage its main complementary brands to drive growth in the rental and aftermarket segments, according to Barry Owen, the company’s new managing director.

With over 100 machines on rental in the Johannesburg area alone, Owen says it’s his responsibility to make sure the number keeps on increasing. One of the ways he intends to do that market is by ensuring that the company’s service department maintains top-notch standards.

Owen says that the perception about Chinese equipment being inferior in terms of build and component quality has changed dramatically.

The brand is about to launch an 80-ton excavator onto the international market, one of the largest available.

“Sany is an interesting challenge because it comprises such magnificent machines. How do you provide the necessary aftermarket support in order to uphold its reputation in the industry? There is no longer an issue of Chinese-made equipment being inferior to other brands from major OEMs,” Owen maintains.

“Our aftermarket proposition is the most important part of the business. This has to be world-class in order to attract customers who buy or rent machines from us to continue to do so, and to entrust us with all of their maintenance and service requirements,” he says.

In terms of target markets, he says the construction sector is among the biggest on which Bobcat focuses, though surface mining and civil infrastructure projects also play a significant role.

“Our policy is not to have all our assets in a single basket, but to focus on multiple applications, including niche sectors such as agriculture.”

In addition to perennially popular products such as Bobcat skidsteer loaders, the company also offers

Looking at the rental side of the business, Owen points out that Bobcat skidsteer loaders continue

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to dominate, in addition to related equipment such as telehandlers, mini-excavators, and tractor loader backhoes (TLBs).

Currently there are only four Sany machines in the rental fleet. “Obviously we are looking to grow that number – not only to increase our share of the rental market, but to increase our brand exposure for Sany as well.”

Owen believes that the downturn in the construction and infrastructure sectors has bottomed out, though he says there is unlikely to be a rebound this year.

Despite this, he remains optimistic about growth for the company in the short- to long-term.

“Personally, I am quite excited, as there remains a lot we can do to improve our business, which will translate into a pretty good year for us at the end.”

While challenges include the recent financial downgrades impacting on access to affordable financing for customers, Owen says the company has focused strongly on cost-competitiveness in order to best serve market needs with premium, yet affordable, equipment.

In this regard, being part of the larger Goscor Group gives the company an edge. “The Goscor Group is an impressive, well-run, well-established organisation with exciting brands. In addition, it has a progressive corporate culture that thrives on successfully meeting challenges,” says Owen.

The Goscor Group, in turn, forms part of the bluechip InServe, which itself contains companies with construction applications, amongst others.

“A construction site requires scaffolding, cranes, earthmoving equipment and access equipment, which gives us the opportunity to leverage both the Goscor Group and InServe to best exploit our synergies in being able to offer complete solutions at the lowest total cost,” he explains.

Hino South Africa executives (from left): Pieter Klerck, Ernie Trautmann and Sudesh Sanilall proudly display the trophies won at the recent Hino International Parts and Service Awards competition

Accolades for Hino SA F or the second consecutive year, Hino SA has clinched both the parts and service categories in the Hino International Parts and Service Distributor of the Year Awards.

The aim of awards is to encourage the maintenance of high standards in Hino’s global aftersales divisions, ensuring the delivery of exceptional satisfaction for all customers outside of Japan, just as domestic Hino dealers strive to achieve top service levels in their home market.

The comprehensive, international programme has specific, measurable standards with Hino distributors monitored and judged twice during the year.

Distributors who achieve minimum standards are given certificates and trophies for their performances but then a prestigious awards ceremony takes place in Tokyo where those distributors who excelled in both parts and service categories are honoured with the prestigious Double Victory Award.

Hino SA has now collected these major accolades at both 2016 and 2017 awards ceremonies, while coming out top in the parts category in 2014 and 2015, before service performance was also measured.

On the sales front, the potential exists for the crossselling of complete solutions to major customers as single service offerings. “Apart from our different businesses talking to each other, there is a lot of system and process overlap.

“These programmes have contributed significantly to Hino achieving and maintaining the Number One position for the overall Customer Experience in South Africa – as measured by the Scott Byers research company in independent surveys – for the past nine quarters consecutively,” commented Ernie Trautmann, the Vice President of Hino SA.

“For example, how do we optimise our technicians in order to maximise their productivity? Obviously, we also have access to capital, being part of InServe, while in the longer term there is the distinct possibility of further acquisitions, in order to answer the question of ‘where to next,’” he says.

“We are particularly proud of the important role played by our own after-sales staff members in earning this important award. They not only support and monitor our dealers on an ongoing basis, but also develop innovative strategies to ensure our parts and service operation remains world class.”

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INSURANCE >>

Having the proper licence If your business involves transportation of people, ordinary goods or dangerous goods, it is critical that each of the drivers involved in the conveyance process is in possession of a Professional Driver’s Permit. Without it, your insurance will not provide cover and you risk damaging liability claims, says Morné Stoltz, Head of Business Insurance at MiWay

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ne of the basic conditions of any vehicle insurance policy is that the driver has the relevant operational qualification. When it comes to transportation of people or goods, it is essential that the driver has a Professional Driver’s Permit or the insurance cover will be repudiated.

So, if your business has any element of logistics involved, or you are involved in transporting passengers and goods, it is essential you ensure all your drivers have these permits. This would cover Uber drivers, as well as taxi drivers. Without the permit, driver, passengers, vehicle and goods would all not be covered in the event of an accident.

Many South Africans see transport as a viable sector in which to start a small business. However, I suspect that many of them forget the licence stipulation, and thus make themselves ineligible for insurance. The lack of proper licensing could also mean that if they are involved in an accident, they might be unable to claim against the other party’s insurance.

Of course, anyone facing a damages claim for negligent driving and who does not have a permit would find his or her case considerably weakened.

To obtain a Professional Driver’s Permit, which replaces the old Public Driver’s Permit, an individual must meet

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certain criteria. Applicants need to have a normal driving licence and be certified medically fit by a doctor.

They might also need to have been certified by an approved training body for certain kinds of vehicles.

They must not have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, or of reckless or negligent driving, within the past five years. The application needs to be registered with the police, who will also take fingerprints.

Of course, it goes without saying that a professional driver may not allow an unqualified person to operate his or her vehicle on a public road.

Another important issue for business owners to note is that fraud is a significant challenge. Fake Professional Driver’s Permits are rife. Agencies exist which will provide assurance that a permit is genuine, or the business must itself make enquiries.

The best advice I can give to any business involved in transportation is to make sure your that each of your drivers has a Professional Driver’s Permit, and know when each one expires. There is no grace period as there is with a normal driver’s licence, so validity lapses immediately on expiry, and this means insurance cover would also be compromised.

Insurance is a key survival tool in this sector: make sure your business benefits from it when the chips are down.

For more information on commercial vehicle insurance visit www.miway.co.za.

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MILLION KILOMETRE CLUB >>

Two Bar lives up to its nickname It started its working life running cargo between Johannesburg and Durban – sometimes making two trips a day. Now, with 2,3-million kilometres under its belt, it’s still used on shorter routes

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ince it has covered more than 2,3-million kilometres – equivalent to circumnavigating the earth almost 60 times – the nickname given to Namlog’s Hino 500-Series 1324 freight carrier appears fitting: Two Bar! According to spokesmen for the company, the vehicle – purchased new in 2009 – has never incurred any major mechanical problems. The bottom end of the engine is original, as is the gearbox and rear axle. The cylinder head has been reconditioned and some wear items, such as the clutch plate, have been replaced along with the starter and alternator.

Importantly, the truck still looks favourable on the company’s books and there are no plans to replace it at this stage. Instead, budget has been set aside to have the cab resprayed.

In racking up its mileage, the Hino has returned an average fuel consumption figure of around the 22,5 litres/100km mark – acceptable for the type of operation in which its load has consistently been about five tons.

The vehicle started its working life running cargo between Johannesburg and Durban – sometimes making two trips a day. It was then switched to operating in the Gauteng area, where it is still used.

On the long-distance route, servicing took place every 30 000km, shortened to 20 000km when the truck was reassigned to the Gauteng run. While there are no designated drivers for Namlog trucks, the company is very strict on driving standards and insists on regular driver training.

Namlog is one of the major contractors involved in moving Toyota, Lexus, and Hino parts from a distribution centre in Ekurhuleni to the network of dealers in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

“These operations all function on the Just-In-Time principle with limited time windows for collection and delivery so we need reliable trucks above all else,” explains Albie Greyvenstein, Namlog’s National Fleet Manager.

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Seen with Namlog’s Hino 1324 freight carrier that has covered more than 2,3-million kilometres are (from left): Garth Middleditch, Sales Executive at Hino East Rand; Albie Greyvenstein, Namlog’s National Fleet Manager; Leslie Long, Hino SA’s Senior Manager, and Christo Swartz, CEO of Namlog

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“All of our trucks are serviced by OEM dealers as we feel this gives us added peace of mind. In the case of the Hinos, servicing is carried out by Hino East Rand and we are very happy with the relationship we have built up with this dealership over the years.”

The Namlog fleet manager is very particular about tyre care and each truck has its wheel alignment checked every 15 000km and corrected if necessary.

This strategy appears to have paid off handsomely since a Hino 1626 freighter in the fleet had its first tyre change after travelling 350 000km.

Namlog has more than 60 Hino trucks in its fleet and recently added a further four. The company is also in the process of replacing some delivery vans with Hino 300-Series trucks with automatic transmission.

Usually, the company considers replacing a truck when it has covered between 700 000km and 800 000km as it starts to cost money in terms of repairs, so the Two Bar Hino is very much an exception to the rule and is now on its way to covering three million kilometres.

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The tread pattern with the addition of carbion on the X MULTI range significantly boosts mileage performance, and is more resistant to abrasions. The X MULTI range reduces fuel consumption and lowers cost per kilometre.

“The MICHELIN X MULTI range has added safety features which provide added safety for the driver, the load and other road users. It has enhanced the braking distance, the grip, traction and handling over the entire lifespan of the tyre. The resistance to shoulder damage has also been improved” says Yoliswa Nkomo, Operations Marketing Manager B2B. Environmental factors were considered when developing the MICHELIN X MULTI tyre range, the tyres are re-groovable and have up to 88% retread acceptance rate, this extends the life of the tyre and saves raw material utilised to produce new tyres.

“MICHELIN Tyre Company South Africa believes that this tyre will be a more robust tyre to suite the current road conditions and the temperature range in South Africa” explains Yoliswa Nkomo.

APPOINTMENTS >>

People moving up...

Recent appointments made within the global automotive sector...

MAN Truck & Bus

MAN Truck & Bus

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MAN Truck & Bus

Volkswagen

Imperial Hino

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Automotive Communications Council

Automotive Communications Council

Joachim Drees, Chief Executive Officer of MAN SE and MAN Truck & Bus, will serve an additional five-year term following a decision by the Supervisory Board to extend his contract, effective from April next year.

Dr Carsten Intra has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at MAN SE, MAN Truck & Bus and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. He succeeds Josef Schelchshorn, who has resigned.

Jost Capito,58, former CEO of McLaren Racing, has been appointed managing director of Volkswagen R GmbH and Volkswagen Zubehör GmbH – the design, performance and accessories divisions for the Volkswagen brand.

Dr Ulrich Dilling has been appointed to the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus, responsible for Production and Logistics.

Paul Daintree has been appointed head of the Parts Department at Imperial Hino Pomona. He brings to the job 15 years of experience on passenger and commercial vehicles, including MercedesBenz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Freightliner, Fuso and Mitsubishi.

Meagan Moody, Marketing Communications Manager for ZF’s Aftermarket Division, has been reappointed president of the US Automotive Communications Council. She has been active in the ACC for five years, and has served on the Board of Governors since 2013.

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Dr Frederik Zohm has been appointed to the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus, responsible for Research and Development.

Imperial Hino has appointed Kuben Maistry head of the company’s Pomona dealership. A former dealer principal at Hino Honeydew, Kuben started his career at the Toyota plant in Durban in 1994, later joining Ford and then Mercedes-Benz.

Jacki Lutz, Marketing and Communications Manager for Schrader Performance Sensors, has been appointed vicepresident of the US Automotive Communications Council. She has been a member of ACC for three years and has served as a member of the board for the past year.

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