# truck driver (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover truck driver. Page: Feed: --- ## [Public Wi-Fi Cybersecurity Risks: How Truck Drivers and Fleets Can Protect Their Data](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/public-wi-fi-cybersecurity-risks-how-truck-drivers-and-fleets-can-protect-their-data) _2026-08-21 · Heavy Duty Trucking_ Public Wi-Fi can expose truck drivers and fleets to credential theft, malware, and other cyber threats. Here’s how to reduce the risk on the road. ## [No Maths and English pass, no driving job? Zimbabwe considers major shake-up for professional drivers](https://satrucker.co.za/no-maths-and-english-pass-no-driving-job-zimbabwe-considers-major-shake-up-for-professional-drivers/) _2026-08-21 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ Zimbabwe could be heading for a major change in the way professional drivers qualify for work, with Parliament now considering a proposal that could introduce formal educational requirements for people wanting to make a living behind the wheel. The development follows a petition from the Drivers’ Association of Zimbabwe, which is calling for driving to \[…\] ## [Diesel price could jump by almost R3 a litre in September – another massive blow for truckers](https://satrucker.co.za/diesel-price-could-jump-by-almost-r3-a-litre-in-september-another-massive-blow-for-truckers/) _2026-08-21 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ South Africa’s trucking industry could be in for another serious fuel-price headache in September, with diesel currently showing an under-recovery of close to R3 a litre. The latest fuel-price figures from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) point to a potential increase of around R2.85 a litre for 500ppm diesel and R3.05 a litre for 50ppm \[…\] ## [Western Cape offers 10 freight operators free access to new RTMS digital toolkit](https://satrucker.co.za/western-cape-offers-10-freight-operators-free-access-to-new-rtms-digital-toolkit/) _2026-08-21 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ The Western Cape Government is inviting up to 10 freight operators to take part in a fully funded pilot of a new digital toolkit designed to make managing safety, compliance, vehicles, drivers and records easier. The RTMS Digital Toolkit is currently being tested with freight operators, with the Western Cape Government using feedback from participating \[…\] ## [Is the reversing vehicle always at fault in a crash? South African law may surprise you](https://satrucker.co.za/is-the-reversing-vehicle-always-at-fault-in-a-crash-south-african-law-may-surprise-you/) _2026-08-20 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ If two vehicles collide and one of them is reversing, who is to blame? In South Africa, the answer is not always as simple as “the reversing vehicle”. It is one of the most heated arguments whenever a crash video lands on social media. One driver is reversing. Another vehicle moves into the area behind \[…\] ## [Truck driver severely burned after diesel tanker truck crashes and catches fire on N3](https://satrucker.co.za/truck-driver-severely-burned-after-diesel-tanker-truck-crashes-and-catches-fire-on-n3/) _2026-08-20 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ A truck driver suffered severe burns after a diesel tanker crashed and caught alight on the N3 southbound near the Peter Brown Drive off-ramp in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday morning. Mi7 Emergency Medical Services said it received reports of the serious crash shortly after 10 am and immediately dispatched several units to the scene. The N3 \[…\] ## [How Lance Evans Turns Enforcement Experience Into Better Fleet Safety](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/how-lance-evans-turns-enforcement-experience-into-better-fleet-safety) _2026-08-20 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Lance Evans brings lessons from law enforcement to K&B Transportation’s approach to safety technology, data, driver coaching, and compliance. ## [Tanker catches fire after crash on N3 southbound near Peter Brown](https://satrucker.co.za/tanker-catches-fire-after-crash-on-n3-southbound-near-peter-brown/) _2026-08-20 · Sbu Mzobe · SA Trucker_ Emergency services are responding to a tanker truck crash on the N3 southbound before the Peter Brown interchange in Pietermaritzburg. The truck has caught alight following the crash, with emergency crews heading to the scene. Motorists travelling southbound are urged to avoid the area if possible and make way for emergency services responding to the \[…\] ## [Five arrested after trucks allegedly diverted coal loads in Middelburg](https://satrucker.co.za/five-arrested-after-trucks-allegedly-diverted-coal-loads-in-middelburg/) _2026-08-20 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ Two coal-hauling trucks allegedly diverted from their intended delivery destinations have led to the arrest of five suspects in Middelburg. The arrests followed a police investigation into the alleged theft and illegal delivery of coal in the Middelburg area, highlighting the risks faced by mines, transport operators and security companies when loads are diverted from \[…\] ## [Hijacked copper truck leads police to R9 million stolen property recovery in Witbank](https://satrucker.co.za/hijacked-copper-truck-leads-police-to-r9-million-stolen-property-recovery-in-witbank/) _2026-08-19 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Witbank after police recovered a hijacked truck and trailer, a container and unprocessed copper with a combined estimated value of approximately R9 million. The recovery was made on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, during a multi-disciplinary operation involving the Nkangala Anti-Hijacking Task Team and Cyber Search Security. According to \[…\] ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L4AwwPUw0Khz) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [For Nicky Cupp, Fleet Innovation Starts With Frustration](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/for-nicky-cupp-fleet-innovation-starts-with-frustration) _2026-08-19 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Nicky Cupp turns everyday pain points at Fraley & Schilling into opportunities for better technology and smarter processes. ## [Autonomous Truck Testing Moves Ahead in California as Teamsters Challenge Rules](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/autonomous-truck-testing-moves-ahead-in-california-as-teamsters-challenge-rules) _2026-08-18 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ California has begun permitting heavy-duty autonomous truck testing, with Aurora and Kodiak among the first to receive approval, as the Teamsters sue the DMV over the new regulations. ## [New FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Has Trucking Industry and Law Enforcement Experience](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/new-fmcsa-chief-safety-officer-has-trucking-industry-and-law-enforcement-experience) _2026-08-18 · Staff · Heavy Duty Trucking_ Steve Dowling joins FMCSA after serving as senior director of safety at Covenant Logistics and in leadership roles in commercial motor vehicle industry organizations. ## [Adam Buttgenbach’s Approach to Electric Trucks: Start With Where They Fit](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/adam-buttgenbachs-approach-to-electric-trucks-start-with-where-they-fit) _2026-08-18 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Adam Buttgenbach helped PepsiCo build one of North America’s largest EV fleets by focusing on where electric trucks make operational sense. ## [630kg of Dagga Worth More Than R4 Million Found in Truck at Oshoek Border](https://satrucker.co.za/630kg-of-dagga-worth-more-than-r4-million-found-in-truck-at-oshoek-border/) _2026-08-18 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ A Volvo truck crossing from the Kingdom of Eswatini into South Africa was intercepted at the Oshoek Border Post after police discovered 49 bags containing approximately 630 kilograms of suspected dagga. The discovery was made at around 01:30 on Monday, 17 August 2026, on the South African arrival side of the Oshoek Port of Entry \[…\] ## [Driver Trust Can Make or Break the Success of Fleet Safety Technology](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/driver-trust-can-make-or-break-the-success-of-fleet-safety-technology) _2026-08-17 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ New Teletrac Navman research suggests that onboarding, transparency about driver data, and positive feedback can play a significant role in how commercial drivers respond to safety and coaching technology. ## [Deen Albert: Let Automation Do the Math, People Make the Decisions](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/deen-albert-let-automation-do-the-math-people-make-the-decisions) _2026-08-17 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Deen Albert makes sure people are still at the heart of operations at Grand Island Express, even while adopting artificial intelligence tools. AI-assisted dispatch helped boost revenue 25% with the same number of trucks. ## [10 Videos That Show Why You Should Never Use Your Cellphone While Driving](https://satrucker.co.za/10-videos-that-show-why-you-should-never-use-your-cellphone-while-driving/) _2026-08-17 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ Ten videos. Ten dangerous situations. One common factor: cellphone distraction behind the wheel. These videos show what can happen when a driver’s attention leaves the road. Trucks slam into the backs of vehicles, animals are hit while crossing the road, trucks leave the roadway and overturn, and one frightening incident sees a truck veer towards \[…\] ## [Knysna doctor and practice manager identified as the two killed in N2 crash](https://satrucker.co.za/knysna-doctor-and-practice-manager-identified-among-two-killed-in-n2-crash/) _2026-08-15 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ A well-known Knysna doctor and his practice manager have been identified as the two people killed in a head-on collision on the N2 near White Bridge on Friday morning. Dr Johann Viljoen and Charl Steenekamp were travelling in a Ford Everest when it collided head-on with a Bitou Municipality Waste Management truck at about 7.30am. \[…\] ## [Truck driver dies after being ejected in horror N1 tyre blowout crash](https://satrucker.co.za/truck-driver-dies-after-being-ejected-in-horror-n1-tyre-blowout-crash/) _2026-08-15 · Sbu Mzobe · SA Trucker_ A truck driver was killed and three people were injured in a horror crash on the N1 North in Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, on Thursday afternoon, 13 August. The crash happened at about 4.50pm between Beyers Naudé Drive and Malibongwe Drive. According to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), a white Volvo truck and a grey \[…\] ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5cEvTTx2KFBo) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Dashcam Captures Moment Biker Crashes Into Bakkie on N3 Near Hammarsdale](https://satrucker.co.za/dashcam-captures-moment-biker-crashes-into-bakkie-on-n3-near-hammarsdale/) _2026-08-15 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on the N3 Durban-bound before the Hammarsdale offramp on Saturday morning, with dramatic footage showing just how narrowly he escaped being run over by a truck. The crash happened shortly after 10:30am when, according to the footage, the biker attempted to overtake and subsequently collided with the \[…\] ## [Trimble’s New AI Agent Takes Aim at Fleet Back-Office Busywork](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/trimbles-new-ai-agent-takes-aim-at-fleet-back-office-busywork) _2026-08-14 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ Arc Agent works across Trimble TMS products to automate repetitive tasks such as freight orders, maintenance, invoices, fuel costs and more. ## [FMCSA: Stop Using These 15 Electronic Logging Devices](https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/fmcsa-stop-using-these-15-electronic-logging-devices) _2026-08-14 · Staff · Heavy Duty Trucking_ Fleets and drivers must replace the revoked ELDs with ones on the FMCSA's registered device list of electronic logging devices. ## [Rock attacks on Gauteng bridges spark calls for cameras after driver killed on R24](https://satrucker.co.za/rock-attacks-on-gauteng-bridges-spark-calls-for-cameras-after-driver-killed-on-r24/) _2026-08-14 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ Calls for increased surveillance on bridges in Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni, have grown after a woman was killed when a large rock thrown from a bridge smashed through her windscreen on the R24 on Friday morning. The incident happened on the eastbound R24, just before the Gillooly’s Interchange, when the rock was allegedly thrown from the Concord \[…\] ## [Jennie Abarca Is Proving Electric Trucks Can Do the Job](https://www.truckinginfo.com/articles/jennie-abarca-is-proving-electric-trucks-can-do-the-job) _2026-08-14 · Deborah Lockridge · Heavy Duty Trucking_ HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Jennie Abarca is building confidence in fleet electrification one load at a time while openly sharing the challenges she encounters along the way as a small-fleet owner.