List Of Top 10 Trucking Companies In Cape Town

There are hundreds of trucking companies in Cape Town serving cargo freight needs for the Western Cape province and South Africa as a whole. Refrigerated trucking companies dominate the list given the need to move fresh farm produce and wine in the province.

There are currently some 560 wineries and 4 400 primary producers of vineyards in and around Cape Town. Transportation of wine between the wine estates and the Port of Cape Town requires a lot of trucks.

Cape Town hosts the second busiest port in South Africa, after Durban, which makes intermodal transportation big business in the city.

It handles the largest amount of fresh fruit and vegetables. The Port of Cape Town is located on a globally busy trade route, the Port of Cape Town holds a position of strategic and economic importance for South Africa. The port also serves as a transshipment destination.

As the second largest town in South Africa housing 4.801 million inhabitants, Cape Town has a massive demand for courier services that move goods locally. This makes it a good base for express delivery trucking companies for long-distance haulage to destinations across the country.

In compiling the list of the top 10 trucking companies in Cape Town, SA Trucker gives greater attention to customer feedback – the best tool to measure a company’s performance. The company’s history and period of existence were also factored in. The list was prepared in a completely impartial manner.

List of Top Cape Town Trucking Companies Listed in No Particular Order
1. HFR Transport
2. LMC Express
3. Titan Cargo
4. Time Link Cargo
5. LiebenLogistics
6. Tip Trans Group
7. Crystal Cool Logistix
8. DJ Bosman Transport
9. Milltrans
10. Synergy Haulage & Logistics

1. HFR Transport

Address: Farm 1571, Leydersburg, R304, Klipheuwel Road, Kraaifontein, Cape Town
Telephone: +27 (0)82 454 0264
Email: [email protected]

List of Top 10 Trucking Companies in Cape Town — HFR Transport

HFR Transport is consistently one of South Africa’s biggest independent refrigerated transporters. Specialising in the refrigerated and dry volume transport industry offering expert logistic support to clients.

Our vehicles have a carrying capacity of 30 pallets, providing a hygienic environment for a variety of general products, foodstuffs, and temperature-controlled or sensitive products. Our experience and expertise provide clients with optimised rates, flexible finance options, and strategic logistic support services.

The company has a fleet of more than 200 trucks to meet more of our customers’ needs. We are now also able to cater to the smaller loads with our recently added 16 pallets, 14-ton, rigid fleet of trucks…more info

2. LMC Express

Address: Unit 8 & 9, 3 Drill Ave, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7441
Telephone: +27 21 551 7668
Email: [email protected]

LMC Express specializes in Multi-Temperature Load Consolidation from a single pallet or more. We consolidate consignments and maintain the temperature requirements of frozen, chilled, and dry products. We ensure load security, limit product damage and assist SMMEs in building their business through a consistent supply chain.

The services offered by LMC Express have evolved during the past 25 years to facilitate supply chain management for small businesses or small loads.

Since LMC Express commenced marketing and promoting its pallet service, many larger manufacturers/distributors, have started using our services and have remained loyal and satisfied customers…read more

3. Titan Cargo

Address: 22 Manhattan Street, Boquinar Industrial Area, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7490
Telephone: +27 21 110 0494
Email: [email protected]

Titan started its journey in 2007, as a pure Linehaul service provider running bulk products over long distances.

After 10 years as a linehaul service provider, in order to be sustainable in the long term, acquired warehouses to ensure that it provided its clients with a total solution.

Today, Titan Cargo has a national footprint enabling it to provide supply chain solutions across South Africa.

The company has world-class warehousing facilities along with 60 units in linehaul (trucks), 21 container trucks, and 50 trailers…read more

4. Time Link Cargo

Address: Topaz Boulevard Montague Park, Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: 021 555 3436
Email: [email protected]

Time Link Cargo is a privately owned logistics company headquartered in Cape Town, and operating branches nationwide. The company offers specialist services in the areas of long-distance transport, national distribution, warehousing, and logistical solutions.

Time Link Cargo’s outstanding industry reputation for innovative introductions, logistical solutions, and efficient controls is bolstered by a supremely consumer-centred attitude and a highly motivated team. Business relationships translate into partnerships with due regard for the specific needs and preferences of individual clients.

The company boasts modern, well-maintained depot facilities that deliver consistently effective control and management systems. The 24-hour manned control room operates throughout the year and offers real-time live vehicle tracking. This capability ensures that proper routes are followed, driving hours are adhered to, and that drivers sleep in allocated safe sleeping areas which safeguard the fleet against accidents relating to driver fatigue and incidents of hijacking and load tampering.

The Directors, management, and staff of Time Link Cargo continually strive to improve service levels to their clients by offering a hands-on approach in running the company’s daily activities. The focus on the establishment of long-term partnerships is based on the delivery of service and reliability without compromising on safety. Ongoing performance measurement, coupled with ready access to appropriate technology for remedial action, ensure constant improvement in the pursuit of true service delivery excellence…read more

5. LiebenLogistics

Address: 28 Karee Rd, Kraaifontein, 7570
Telephone: 021 987 0190
Email: [email protected]

LiebenLogistics was established in 1996 and provides contracted distribution services to South African retailers and brands.

The company is well entrenched in various supply chain networks throughout South Africa and is a leader in long and short-haul transporting of temperature-sensitive and various other products. We pride ourselves in providing industry-leading transport and distribution solutions that continually meet and exceed customer expectations.

6. Tip Trans Group

Address: Klipheuwel Park, Malmesbury Road R302, Klipheuwel, 7300
Telephone: +27 21 971 1404
Email: [email protected]

Tip Trans Group offers specialised transport and construction services. The company has a custom truck and trailer fleet ranging from 14 to 37-tonne combinations. Its custom trailers include flat decks, walking floors, back tippers, side tipper links and more.

Tip Trans Group offers the following Bulk Transport Services
– Back & Side Tippers
– Twin Bin Side Tippers
– Flatbeds
– Walking Floors
– 10m³ Tippers
– Low Bed Trailers

7. Crystal Cool Logistix

Address: 111 Kruis Rd, Brackenfell, Cape Town, 7925
Telephone: 021 822 8811
Email: [email protected]

Crystal Cool Logistix, established in 2007, is one of the leading logistical companies in Southern Africa specializing in refrigerated transport.

The trucking company has a fleet of 120 trucks with temperature-controlled trailers to effectively offer refrigerated transport.

With our wide variety of fleet specifications, we can transport any product that needs to be temperature controlled.

All fridge units are fitted with temperature recording devices to ensure good record-keeping for quality purposes.

The company also have a fleet that is fitted with specialized equipment to carry carcasses.

These trailers are all fitted with rails to minimize loading and offloading times.

The fridge fleet can haul any type of palletized cargo. Their closed box bodies can also move any high volumes of packaging or dry cargo.

All our trailers are fitted with load secure equipment to make sure we take care of loads and secure load safety.

8. DJ Bosman Transport

Address: Industrial Road, Industrial Area, Grabouw, 7160
Telephone: +27 21 859 2608
Email: [email protected]

DJ Bosman Transport started operating, with one truck, in 1952 and since then has become an established brand in the SA Transportation Industry, with a fleet of 176 vehicles. The company has Mercedes-Benz trucks only with Afrit trailers.

The Bosman family business grew steadily over the years and has also seen new generations entering the business.

The fleet of vehicles operates on all major routes in South Africa. Confirming their firm commitment to improving road safety the company is RTMS accredited.

DJ Bosman Transport has its own in-house maintenance and workshop that provides 24/7 breakdown services to its fleet, ensuring minimal disruption to service delivery.

The fleet consists of Tautliners, Tri-Axle Flat Decks, Refrigerated Transport and Insulated Wine Tankers.

9. Milltrans

Address: 14 Sacks Cir, Bellville, Cape Town, 2001
Telephone: 021 972 1997
Email:

List of Top 10 Trucking Companies in Cape Town milltrans — Milltrans

Over the past 21 years, Milltrans has become a leader in the freight & container transport industry. With branches in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London & Johannesburg and a fleet containing heavy-duty trucks, trailers, side loaders, side tippers, low beds, 12m flat decks, 18m link trailers and taut liners we offer specialized transport industry experience focussing on each client’s unique needs.

Milltrans was established in 1990 by J.J Stapelberg, trading as J+F Vervoer, focusing on the transport of maize across South Africa.

In 1997 the business expanded with the acquisition of additional trucks, also transporting scrap metals and containers.

With the coming of the new Millennium, the trading name changed to Milltrans (short for Millennium Transporter). Our single office in East London has grown over time to now also include offices in Port Elizabeth in 2002, Cape Town in 2005 and Johannesburg in 2007, ensuring a cross-country and cross-border footprint.

Milltrans continues to go from strength to strength, fuelled by the same passion for providing the best customer service and is destined to be the leader in the freight & container transport industry.