What does a coroner’s report leave out? What were the warning signs before the crash and why did no one act on them? The 2026 edition of MasterTorque goes where post-mortems can’t: into the data, the decisions, and the moments that could have changed everything.
Inside this edition:
What the coroner’s report doesn’t tell you (Page 6): a fatality leaves a paper trail, but the risk score climbing for three weeks before the crash doesn’t make it into any official record. This story presents the story we never get to see.
Drunk before 8am (Page 10): fatigue and impairment do not wait for working hours. This piece exposes how many drivers are already compromised before the first trip of the day even begins — and what fleets can do about it.
Telematics recorded what was coming (Page 12): the data existed. The warnings were there. This story examines how telematics platforms captured every red flag in the lead-up to impact, and why the system knowing is not enough if no one is listening.
Insurance patterns already exist. Nobody showed them to you (Page 14): hidden inside your claims history is a map of your fleet’s risk. This investigation reveals how the right analysis can surface patterns your insurer sees and which can guide operational safety.
Fleet Safety Awards special insert (Pages 17–20): this edition proudly celebrates South Africa’s safest fleets, honouring the operators, leaders, and innovators turning commitment to zero into measurable results on the road.
Women with Drive — a decade of changing the room (Page 25): ten years ago, a conversation started about empowering women in mobility. This anniversary event reflects on how far that conversation has taken us — and where it still needs to go.
SA’s most fuel-efficient cars (Page 33): with fuel costs continuing to rise, we break down the vehicles delivering the best returns at the pump — essential reading for any business and driver watching the bottom line.
AI Watched Your Driver Die (Page 38) — Artificial intelligence can now detect, flag, and record a fatality as it happens. This unsettling but necessary piece asks what that capability means for fleet accountability — and whether we are ready for what the data reveals.
Zero should be the only number worth celebrating (Page 39). This is your guide to getting there.
