Anderson Transport is an industry leader – setting benchmarks for exceptional service.
transport is our business
Founded on 1 September 1979, Anderson Transport is a driven and dynamic company with more than four decades of experience in the transport and logistics industry.
We transport freight on all road networks in South Africa and neighbouring countries, including Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini and Lesotho.
We have depots in four major provinces – Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape as well as Windhoek.
400+
Individuals Employed
200+
Truck Fleet
WE SET THE STANDARD
Anderson Transport is an industry leader – setting benchmarks for exceptional service. We have gained the trust and confidence of some of Southern Africa’s top manufacturing and distribution companies. Our drive for excellence in efficiency and service is a culture we have developed and nurtured since our humble beginnings.
- We transport freight across Southern Africa as securely and efficiently as possible.
- We provide a reliable, professional, courteous and accountable level of service to all our customers.
- We believe in building strong, solid, long-term customer relationships.
- We have made a sustainable investment in our truck fleet and infrastructure.
- We are responsive and have endured the evolving and unpredictable nature of the local transportation and logistics landscape in Southern Africa for over four decades.
meet the team
OUR DEPOTS & WAREHOUSING FACILITIES
Our depots (including workshops and washbays) are located in:
- Wellington (Head Office)
- Alrode
- Port Elizabeth
- Durban
- Windhoek (Namibia)
- All our long-distance trucks are on full maintenance contracts with either Volvo or Scania respectively.
- Our trailers are fully serviced in-house.
- Tyres and tarpaulins can also be readily replaced at all our depots.
We have the following shared / dedicated warehousing facilities:
- Wellington (3 000 m²)
- Alrode (8 000 m²)
The security measures at our warehousing facilities include:
- 24/7 on-site security
- Armed response
- Access control
- Camera surveillance
OUR FLEET AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
- Our Fleet: Our extensive fleet features over 200 trucks, including interlink flat-deck and tautliner trailers, to meet a variety of transportation needs.
- Well-Maintained Vehicles: Our trucks are meticulously maintained and are replaced upon reaching either 600,000 kilometers or 42 months of service, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Protection from the Elements: We prioritize the protection of your goods from environmental factors throughout their journey.
- Real-Time Tracking: Equipped with advanced satellite tracking, our fleet allows us to provide real-time updates on loading and delivery times, ensuring the security of your goods at all times.
- Expert Operational Team: Our experienced team offers expert advice on the best vehicle combinations for your specific needs, ensuring efficient and safe transportation.
- Quality Assurance: Each truck undergoes thorough quality checks before departing our depots, guaranteeing the highest standards of safety and reliability.
- Trained Drivers: Our drivers receive comprehensive training on loading and securing goods, ensuring safe and secure delivery to their destinations.
Anderson Transport in numbers
General Info
44+
years in transport
5
Branches / Depots
300
super link vehicles (200 owned and 100 dedicated sub-contractors)
450
employees of which 239 consist of drivers, indicating 18% drivers’ surplus capacity
Production
+/- 45 000
loads per annum
1,55
million tons moved
4 246
tons per day
40
million km travelled / 1 000 times around the earth
Safety
0,14
accidents per million kilometres
0,03
fatalities per million kilometres
0.9
WCA incidents per million kilometres
R7 500 000
per year spend on training
Drivers and training
250
drivers interviewed
90
new drivers trained by our driving school and employed
185
refresher driving courses done