As transporters of citrus to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Swaziland, I was looking for an alternative to the rather rough and ready Japanese sleeper-cab derivatives and the comfortable but pricey European counterparts. The Powerstar V3 presented the ideal mix of competitive pricing, cab comfort and overall performance offering excellent value for money with attention to detail where it counts. Other OEMs with trucks in this class don't offer this level of luxury. Standard features like power-steering and air-conditioning help make the Powerstar V3 a "home away from home" for our drivers. As far as low cost-of-ownership and quality are concerned, nothing else on the market can compare to it. It's great to have the peace-of-mind knowing Powerstar trucks are backed by Ever Star Industries and there are qualified Powerstar technicians at all the Powerstar dealerships.

Dry bulk transporters, Bogdans recently procured 5 new Powerstar VX VX 2642 Truck Tractors for their Tipper Division to run in Richards Bay. Established in 1996 by Bob W Kazmierczak, Bogdans transports dry bulk and Super link side tipper loads throughout South Africa. They are thrilled to have Powerstar join their fleet as Mr Kazmierczak chose Powerstar Trucks specifically because he needed them to handle tough terrain.

Fortune Dube of BI Infrastructure Consultancy just started his fleet with a Powerstar VX 4035 18m3 Tipper that will be operating for M:tier SA in KZN. Why did he choose Powerstar? "Quality and price". Mr Dube was so impressed with the ruggedness of the Powerstar trucks he'd seen operate in Pietermaritzburg, he knew purchasing a Powerstar was the best choice to start his fleet.

Ever Star Industries expert sales representative, Irvin Mabe, recently assisted Florina Manganye in translating her vision into a reality with a Powerstar V3 2646 Longhaul. Florina plans to transport 10 weekly loads of manganese between Botshabelo and Pietermaritzburg. Welcome to the family Florina!

Mr Thabang Khomo started his business ten years ago to fulfil a high demand for equipment needed to service the Johannesburg municipality and landfill sites. Khomo is a long time Powerstar supporter with 3 water tankers and yellow equipment from Shantui, handed over by sales executive Irvan Mabe, in his fleet. He finds our brand to be affordable with parts that easy to find, replace and repair at our workshops.

TL Ideas Trading recently bought a Powerstar VX 2628 Skip Loader from Marc Mynhardt. Operating in the South 32 mines in Ogies, Mpumalanga, the Mtshali's own 3 trucks. This is there first Powerstar and we are so excited to welcome them to the family!

Comberero Consulting and Equipment was established to provide concrete pumping, placing and floating services in South Africa. Managed by a highly skilled team in various fields, the company started its operations in March 2014 and continues to grow. We welcome them onboard and look forward to working together as partners in the future! (Sales Executive - Charles Fieldhouse.)

Umesh Singh from Ballito, recently purchased his family-owned logistics company their very first Powerstar truck from Sales Executive, Wesley Keenan. This is their first Powerstar and after a fantastic service with a quality product, they are looking to slowly replace several trucks with Powerstar.

Sales Manager, Marc Mynhardt, proudly handed over a VX2628B 6m3 Mixer to Aventino Group in Polokwane recently, to deliver concrete within the surrounding areas.

This is their second Powerstar, now joining a VX2642 they purchased last year to pull a flat deck trailer with a crane fitted for transporting bricks. They are excited to be partnered up with Powerstar again and in the future.

Unyazi Transport Coastal, a subsidiary Group of MSC, have just added 20 x Powerstar VX 2642 Truck Tractors to their fleet.

Although they own other brands, they chose the Powerstar range for their reliability for medium and short haul operations.

Huge smiles from Irvin Mabe (Powerstar sales executive) with the Mabena's of Ogies Palour. No strangers to the value and reliability of the Powerstar range, Managing Directors, Sibongile Agnes Mabena and Desmond Mabena of Ogies Palour, have just added another VX 2642 Truck Tractor with Side Tippers to their coal carrying fleet in the mines. Already owning a VX 2628 10m3 Tipper and VX 2642 with Side Tipper, Desmond Mabena has this to say "Powerstar is our first and best choice of truck for our business. Irvin has given us fantastic customer service. We are now planning to add another 2 x VX 2642's with Side Tippers to our fleet before the end of the year.

Powerstar is affordable and well recommended by other owners in the field. Our VX 2628 10m3 Tipper moves more loads than the other brands, with less issues, easy on-site maintenance and affordable parts and services. Powerstar, we will be back!" concludes Sibongile Mabena.

Titos Bongani Maphanga and his wife of Tiebong Engineering and Projects were only too thrilled to accept the handover of their brand new Powerstar VX 2628 10m3 Tipper from salesman, Irvin Mabe. They have already requested a quote for an additional Powerstar VX 2628 10m3 Tipper as their business continues to grow.

These trucks will be used for coal transportation from the mines and to power stations around Ogies, Mpumalanga.

"We believe that Powerstar is a great truck and good value for money. We needed a truck that could sustain us when it comes to the line of work that we do on these mines and being a manual vehicle, downtime will be less which means more work done and more money saved. This is the perfect brand for our business. Powerstar is the way." concludes Titos.

TCB Engineering was established in 2013 by Bertram Soloma, Jeffrey Morolong and Gadijah Morolong. Since then, they have been distributing coal and various construction materials throughout the mines within Kimberley. They were recently introduced to the Powerstar range by a friend, tested the vehicle and decided that the Powerstar products, suits their needs best. "Due to us working on the mines, we cannot afford to have downtime, as time is money. We then looked for a product in the market that was cost effective, reliable and could be easily repaired when it came to breakdowns", says Bertram Soloma.

"We then went out to the market and started doing our comparisons and met Irvin Mabe, who sold us our first Powerstar VX 2628 Water Tanker. We are very happy with our purchase and looking forward to our future partnership with Powerstar", added Jeffrey Morolong.

It's no wonder our Powerstar VX2628 6x4 Water Tankers are some of the best selling in SA with their affordability and robust nature! Thank you to Mr Ngwediotswele Mabilo of Legare Mining, Mr Oupa Khumalo of Mbokolwane Traders and Mr Tshepo France Lekota of EMFN Projects for partnering up with Powerstar and trusting the brand to progress their businesses. They have just taken ownership of their 16,000L Water Tankers from the Sales Executive, Mmboniseni Gavhi from Middelburg, and are ecstatic about their purchase.

"The future looks bright from where we are standing."

"Great value for money!" That's what Loyiso Ranuga of I.R.

Projects had to say about his recent purchase of a Powerstar VX 2527 Dropside which will be used to transport TLB's, concrete slabs and pavers.

NSL know when they can rely on a truck company to provide them the best vehicles and after sales service for their fleet.

That's why Kerry Hu of Powerstar Centurion could proudly hand over 200 x Powerstar V3 2646 6x4 Truck Tractors! Thank you to NSL for the incredible support!

The Burgers family of EMT Holdings, based in Delmas ,Mpumalanga have just purchased their first Powerstar VX2642s Truck Tractor from Marc Mynhardt of Powerstar Centurian.

"We are very happy with the purchase and service thus far and will be using a side tipper application to load coal, which will be running all over South Africa."

Sales executive Steyn Roode proudly congratulates Vertical Engineering on partnering up with Powerstar Paarl.

"Right price and great quality vehicle. We look forward to working with Powerstar in the future."