The recent DIESEL price increase in Nigeria has caused worries among fleet operators, especially of vehicles running on diesel. As recently noted by the CEO of the South Africa-based MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert the trucking industry is the backbone of society. “Most industries rely on trucks to receive their stock and when the price jumps as…
EUGENE HERBERT Fuel costs are estimated to be the second-largest expense in a fleet’s budget. As fuel price soars and remains one of the biggest expenses, fleet managers need to do whatever is necessary to keep these costs as low as possible. Fleet fuel-saving strategies should, therefore, include the following: Avoid idling: Idling for more…
EUGENE HERBERT Following the importation of contaminated fuel into the country, Nigerian motorists have suffered scarcity of fuel, many having to buy the product for as much as N210 to N500 per litre. The case in South Africa is a bit different. Also as a result of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, South Africans…
Parts of Lagos and surrounding areas experienced heavy rainfall over the last week. As a result, certain roads in Lagos Island and Lekki turned to waterways. Therefore, should you find yourself on the roads encountering heavy rainfall, follow certain tips to emerge safely from this challenging situation. First and foremost, avoid low-lying bridges, areas prone…
