The Real Cost of Truck & Delivery Vehicle Damage

The Real Cost of Truck & Delivery Vehicle Damage in South Africa

Why it's time to take fleet inspections seriously

South Africa’s logistics and transport sector is the backbone of our economy—moving goods across cities, provinces, and borders every day. But with that constant movement comes risk. Truck and delivery vehicle damage is a widespread, often underreported issue that’s costing businesses far more than they realise.
 
The Stats Tell the Story

According to local road safety reports:

• Over 60% of truck-related accidents in South Africa involve unroadworthy or poorly maintained vehicles.
• Human error accounts for the vast majority of incidents, especially on key freight routes like the N3.
• Damage often occurs on-site—while entering or exiting depots, loading bays, or delivery zones.

These aren’t always catastrophic crashes. In many cases, it’s a door left open, a tailgate not secured, or a low wall clipped on the way out. But these “minor” damages add up fast:
✅ Unexpected repair costs
✅ Delivery delays
✅ Insurance disputes
✅ Reputational damage with clients

 
What’s Being Missed?
In most depots and delivery hubs, inspections are still done manually—if at all.
Drivers may do a quick walkaround, but in a high-pressure environment, things get missed. Doors aren’t checked. Loose items aren’t secured. And no one has time to review CCTV footage after every shift.

This is where the gap lies:
🚫 No consistent documentation
🚫 No real-time visibility
🚫 No accountability
 
How Verifeyes Closes the Gap:
At Verifeyes, we help companies digitise and automate their vehicle inspections.
Using License Plate Recognition (LPR) and high-definition cameras, our system captures every vehicle as it enters and exits your site—providing:

• Almost 360° video footage of vehicle condition
• Timestamped records tied to license plates
• Instant access to footage for review or dispute resolution
  
  Whether it’s a truck reversing into a pole or a delivery van scraping a boom gate, you’ll know exactly what happened, when, and who was responsible.

 
Why It Matters

Fleet damage isn’t just a cost issue—it’s an operational risk.
The more you leave to chance, the more you spend on avoidable repairs, insurance claims, and lost time. By automating inspections and introducing real-time visibility, Verifeyes helps you:
✅ Prevent small issues from becoming big problems
✅ Improve driver accountability
✅ Protect your bottom line

 
In Summary
Truck and delivery vehicle damage is a daily reality in South Africa’s logistics sector—but it doesn’t have to be.
With Verifeyes, you can move from reactive problem-solving to proactive prevention.
Because in transport, every detail matters—and every delay costs.