03/08/2026
Safety First | Make It a Daily Habit
A five-minute pre-trip check could prevent a five-hour delay (or worse).
Before you turn the key, walk around your truck. It takes less time than your coffee break, and it could be the difference between a smooth day and a costly one.
What to check, every day:
✅ Tyres: Tread depth, pressure, visible damage or bulges. Your tyres are the only contact between your truck and the road.
✅ Lights: Headlights, indicators, brake lights and hazards. Visibility isn't optional, especially in misty or rainy conditions, or in the dark.
✅ Mirrors: Clean, correctly angled and free of cracks. Blind spots cause accidents.
✅ Load security: Straps, curtains and locks checked and double-checked. A shifting load endangers you and everyone around you.
It's a simple habit, but it's a powerful one. Make the five-minute check part of your routine, every day, every trip.
Your safety, and the safety of everyone on the road with you, starts with this check.
Where to find us
Orbit Commercial Vehicles Cape Town: 28 Sandringham Road, N1 Winelands Business Park, Kraaifontein ☎️ 021 550 9600
Orbit Commercial Vehicles Worcester: 5 Louis Lange Street, Worcester ☎️ 023 342 2420