Johannesburg is a major hub of South Africa's road freight network. The N1 western bypass, the N3 through Gillooly's and the M1 and M2 bring trucks, buses and delivery vehicles into and across the city all day, and the inland port at City Deep, with its container depots and warehouses, anchors a large share of the heavy traffic in the south-east.
We serve Johannesburg directly from our branch at Shop L23, Rivonia Central, Oriental City Rivonia. Vehicles can be brought to us, or we can install at your Johannesburg depot, subject to location, project size, site conditions and scheduling.
City Deep and the southern industrial belt
The area around City Deep, Heriotdale, Jeppestown and the industrial parks to the south of the CBD is home to container hauliers, clearing and forwarding companies and warehouse operators. Fleets here are mostly rigid trucks, truck-tractors with skeletal and flat-deck trailers, and tautliners. Because they work on the surrounding highways, rear graphics and side panels should be big, simple and readable at distance.
Reflective vinyl on rear boards and trailer edges adds visibility for night driving. See our reflective vehicle branding page for detail.
Inner-city delivery and service fleets
Inside the ring of the M1 and M2, the vehicle mix changes to smaller units:
- Panel vans and courier vehicles on tight, multi-drop routes through the CBD, Braamfontein and Bruma
- Service bakkies for plumbers, electricians, security and maintenance contractors
- Food delivery vans and refrigerated vans for hospitality and retail suppliers
- Minibus taxis and staff shuttles running the main commuter corridors
Buses and public transport
Johannesburg has a dense network of city buses, staff transport, school transport and minibus taxis. Branding these vehicles means thinking about large side panels, rear panels and window areas, and about the rules that apply to each type of service. We help operators design livery that is easy to recognise, and we can work with operators and media owners on advertising campaigns on vehicles they own or operate. We do not sell advertising space on third-party buses unless confirmed at enquiry.
Where the work happens
Smaller vehicles are easiest to handle at our Rivonia branch. Heavy trucks and buses are frequently better done at your depot to avoid taking them across town. We confirm the arrangement at quotation. For help getting a vehicle ready, our vehicle preparation guide sets out what to do before installation.
Reflective graphics and night visibility
A truck leaving City Deep at night is seen mostly in headlights, so reflective graphics are worth considering for rear panels, trailer edges and doors. Reflective vinyl can be combined with printed or cut graphics to produce a clear identity by day and strong visibility after dark.
We discuss this with each client during quotation, and the final choice depends on the vehicle, the operating conditions and any sector requirements that apply.
Emergency and municipal fleets
Markings on ambulances, security, fire and municipal vehicles must follow the applicable vehicle and sector requirements. We check these before artwork is approved.
Suitable branding options
At a glance
Vehicle branding Johannesburg fleets want is mostly shaped by where they park. In the south-east, the inland port at City Deep, Heriotdale and Jeppestown hold container hauliers, clearing agents and warehouse operators running rigid trucks and truck-tractors with skeletal and flat-deck trailers. On the surrounding highways, rear graphics and side panels should be big, simple and readable at distance, with reflective strips on rear boards.
Inside the ring of the M1 and M2 the vehicle mix gets smaller: delivery vans, courier bikes and bakkies working between the CBD, Braamfontein and the suburbs. The city also has a dense network of city buses, staff transport, school transport and minibus taxis, where large side and rear panels and window areas need careful thought about the rules for each service. We help operators with livery on vehicles they own or run, though we do not sell advertising space on other people's vehicles.
Our branch at Shop L23, Rivonia Central serves Johannesburg directly. Smaller vehicles come to us, and we can install at your Johannesburg depot, subject to site conditions and scheduling. Studio visits are by appointment only.
Common questions
Do you install at depots in Johannesburg?
Yes, subject to location, project size, site conditions and scheduling. Confirmed at quotation.
Can you work with container haulage fleets?
Yes. We brand trucks, trailers and cabs with a single livery and provide reflective graphics where needed.
Is your branch in Johannesburg?
We are in Rivonia, Sandton, at Shop L23, Rivonia Central, Oriental City Rivonia, on the corner of Rivonia Boulevard and 9th Avenue.
Can you rebrand a whole fleet?
Yes. We plan it in batches and can remove old graphics first.
Do you design artwork?
Yes, from your logo and vehicle photos, or we can use your supplied files.