TruckX industry survey: the best of the best selected

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"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.