Most print shops treat a vehicle as one more flat surface. A commercial vehicle is nothing of the sort. A tautliner curtain flexes at every corner, a box body has rivets and roller-shutter doors, a bus has windows that need to stay clear, and a bakkie canopy catches the sun for ten hours a day. Our studio exists because those details decide whether branding looks sharp or fails early.
We are a specialist commercial vehicle branding studio and a company within BoldMedia Group, the same group behind established print, signage and branding businesses in Gauteng. That gives us in-house access to large-format print and signage know-how, while our own team stays focused on one subject: vehicles that work for a living.
Who we are
Bus & Truck Branding South Africa is the vehicle-focused arm of BoldMedia Group. Our studio is at Shop L23, Rivonia Central, Oriental City, on the corner of Rivonia Boulevard and 9th Avenue in Rivonia, Sandton. Customers can book an appointment to bring a vehicle in or discuss a job in person, or send photos and measurements from wherever they are. Visits are by appointment only.
Our customers are fleet owners, transport and logistics operators, contractors, small businesses with a single bakkie, bus and coach operators, and agencies handling campaigns for others. The size of the job changes; the way we work does not.
What we do
We handle the full chain from first enquiry to the finished vehicle, so there is one team accountable for the result.
- Design of vehicle layouts, from a customer logo to a complete fleet livery
- Printing of wraps, decals, reflective graphics and tarpaulin panels
- Cut vinyl lettering, fleet numbering and compliance-style markings
- Branded truck tarpaulins and tautliner curtains
- Advertising panels for trucks and trailers
- Removal of old graphics and rebranding or changeover of whole fleets
- Installation at our studio or on site at your depot, subject to location, project size, site conditions and scheduling
How we work
Every job begins with the vehicle, not the artwork. We ask for photos, body type, dimensions and how the vehicle is used, then prepare a written quotation that sets out materials, scope and timing. Nothing is printed until you have approved the final artwork.
The steps are laid out in detail on our How We Work page. For fleets, we agree one master design first so that every unit that follows matches the last.
Our commitments
These are the standards we hold ourselves to on every quotation and every vehicle.
- Approved artwork before production. We do not print until you have signed off the design.
- Honest timelines, confirmed on the quotation rather than promised in a phone call.
- Material warranties as per the manufacturer, stated on the quote, so you know what is covered before you commit.
- Careful installation by people who prepare the surface properly, work around the vehicle's features and check the finished result.
Working beyond Gauteng
Our home base is Gauteng, but fleets do not stay in one province. Work outside Gauteng is installed by our team travelling to you or arranged with approved installation partners. Which of the two applies is confirmed at quotation, together with the scope and scheduling involved.
At a glance
Bus & Truck Branding South Africa is a specialist commercial vehicle branding studio based in Rivonia, Sandton, and a member of BoldMedia Group. We focus on one subject: giving working vehicles a clear, durable and professional identity. Trucks, buses, bakkies, vans, trailers, tow trucks and whole fleets come through our process, and each body type is treated on its own terms because a curtain-sider, a box body and a minibus all behave differently once graphics are applied.
As a commercial vehicle branding studio we combine design, large-format print and careful installation under one roof, which keeps responsibility for the outcome in one place. Our team understands how South African conditions affect vehicle graphics, from highveld sun and dust to long-haul routes and busy depots. Customers in Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Midrand and Centurion can arrange a studio appointment, while clients in other provinces work with us remotely using photos, measurements and artwork files. Learn who we are, how we approach vehicle branding and what we commit to on every job before you request a quotation.
Common questions
Where is your studio?
Shop L23, Rivonia Central, Oriental City Rivonia, on the corner of Rivonia Boulevard and 9th Avenue, Rivonia, Sandton 2128. Visits are by appointment only, so please book with us first.
Are you part of a larger group?
Yes. Bus & Truck Branding South Africa is a BoldMedia Group company, which gives us access to the group's print and signage experience.
Do you only work on trucks and buses?
No. We also brand bakkies, vans, trailers, tow vehicles, specialised vehicles and company cars. Commercial use is what we specialise in.
Can you work outside Gauteng?
Yes, either directly or through approved partners. The arrangement is confirmed at quotation.