01/09/2026
🌱 SPRING FORWARD, STAY READY! 🚛
Dear Valued Transporter,
Spring is here! 🌸 After the cold winter months, there is something refreshing about seeing longer days, warmer mornings and a little more sunshine.
But we know that spring doesn’t necessarily mean things get easier in the transport industry. With another fuel price increase on the horizon, operating costs continue to put pressure on every kilometre you travel.
So, as we head into a new season, let’s focus on what we can control.
â›˝ MAKE EVERY DROP OF FUEL COUNT
Fuel is one of the biggest expenses in transport, and small savings can add up significantly over thousands of kilometres.
A few reminders for drivers:
• Check tyre pressures regularly – under-inflated tyres increase fuel consumption.�• Avoid unnecessary idling.�• Accelerate smoothly and use the correct gears.�• Don't carry unnecessary weight.�• Keep the air and fuel systems properly maintained.�• Report unusual fuel consumption, smoke or loss of power early.
A small problem today can become a very expensive problem tomorrow.
🔧 SPRING IS A GOOD TIME FOR A TRUCK HEALTH CHECK
As we move out of winter, why not use the opportunity to give your trucks some attention?
Check your:
✅ Cooling system and coolant levels�✅ Belts and hoses�✅ Batteries and charging system�✅ Brakes and air system�✅ Suspension and steering�✅ Tyres�✅ Fuel system�✅ Lights and electrical connections�✅ Engine oil and filters
Preventative maintenance may feel like another expense, but breakdowns, towing, lost loads and missed deliveries cost far more.
👨‍🔧 TO OUR DRIVERS – WE APPRECIATE YOU!
To every driver getting behind the wheel early in the morning and sometimes arriving home long after dark:
Thank you.
You carry more than a load – you carry a responsibility to your employer, your customer, your family and everyone sharing the road with you.
As the weather warms up, remember to stay hydrated, take regular breaks and don't drive when you are exhausted.
Getting there safely is always more important than getting there quickly.
🌱 A NEW SEASON, A NEW OPPORTUNITY
Spring reminds us that after every difficult season, there is a new beginning.
The transport industry has faced rising costs, fuel increases, parts shortages, delays and many other challenges – but you are still moving.
Keep going. Keep maintaining. Keep improving. Keep your wheels turning.
And when something does go wrong, remember that you don't have to face it alone.
At Commercial Vehicle Solutions, our goal is simple: to help keep your trucks on the road and your business moving.
đźš› Safe roads. Reliable trucks. Happy customers.
Wishing you, your drivers and your families a safe, successful and prosperous spring!
From all of us at Commercial Vehicle Solutions (Pty) Ltd�Keeping you moving, one truck at a time.
🌸 HAPPY SPRING! 🌸
