TruckX industry survey: the best of the best selected
"We are delighted with this year's response which shows the value and significance of rewarding excellence in these very important industries," says Richard Lendrum, MD of Future Group. "The awards, the TruckX conference and now the TruckX exhibition all come to together to allow industry expertise to interact across the various disciplines that are not often together."
The entries came from a wide variety of respondents, including:
• Aftermarket companies
• Automotive news media
• C-Level executives
• Components suppliers
• Dealerships
• Financial directors
• Fleet managers
• Foreign dignitaries
• Infrastructural development financiers
• OEM executives and management
• Procurement managers
• Public sector decision makers, including ministers and provincial MECs
• Refinishers
• Selected RMI members
• Service and workshop agents
• SME owners and established entrepreneurs
• Transport managers
• Vehicle importers and distributors
Accolades to the most deserving
Nick Vlok, CEO at DigiCore Holdings, supplier of Ctrack and a sponsor of the event, says, "Given the high level of entries and positive feedback, the awards category reaffirms our commitment to recognise and commend fleet owners and managers that have demonstrated excellence in their respective field, addressing new trends as well as prompting continuous best practices in the sector."
Toni Fritz, head of vehicle and asset finance, Business and Commercial Standard Bank, another event sponsors, adds, "The Awards portion of the expo is very exciting and we are looking forward to bestowing honours and accolades to the most deserving in the industry at the TruckX Expo, Conference and Awards on 9 July 2015 at the Sandton Convention Centre."
Seats are still available for the TruckX Conference that will address issues of deep significance to the transport and logistics industry in its second year. The inaugural event, held in 2014, saw industry experts and delegates mingle at an informative event and this year will build on that success.
To add to the event, the organisers, Future Group have added a one-day expo geared to the themes of the conference by displaying innovative products, technologies and initiatives within the trucking and logistics sectors. This, coupled with the awards ceremony in 15 'Best of' categories, will give participants an exciting and eventful day.
The finalists in each category - listed in alphabetical order:
Truck of the Year
MAN TGM
Mercedes-Benz Actros
Scania R500
Tata Prima
UD Quester
Volvo FH
Best Extra-Heavy Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer
MAN
Mercedes-Benz
Scania
Tata
Volvo
Best Heavy Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer
MAN
Mercedes-Benz
Scania
Tata
Volvo
Best Medium Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer
Hino
Isuzu
Mercedes-Benz
Tata
UD Trucks
Best Light Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford
Isuzu
Mercedes-Benz
Tata
Toyota
Best Fleet Passenger Car Manufacturer
Land Rover
Mercedes-Benz
Tata
Toyota
Volkswagen
Best After Market Services Truck Brand
MAN
Mercedes-Benz
Scania
Tata
Volvo
Best Trailer Manufacturer/Body Builder
Afrit
Henred Fruehauf
Paramount
Payloader
Trailord
Best Third Party Logistics Provider
Africa Cargo
Barloworld Logistics
DHL
Imperial Logistics
XPS
Best In-house Logistics Provider
Africa Cargo
Barloworld Logistics
DHL
Indigo Logistics
XPS
Best Truck Tyre Manufacturer
Bridgestone
Continental
Goodyear
Michelin
Pirelli
Best Fuel Brand
BP
Engen
Sasol
Shell
Total
Best Truck Lubricant Brand
BP
Castrol
Shell
Total
Valvoline
Best Commercial Vehicle Insurer
Auto & General
Discovery Insure
Hollard
Regent Commercial
Santam
Best Truck Stop
Engen N3 Truck Stop
Highway Junction/Harrismith
Kempston Truck Shop
Mooi River
Shell Ultra City
For more information contact Nina Harms on 011 280 3154, email her on az.oc.erutufeht@anin or go to TruckX.
