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Wednesday, November 4, 2015
South African fuel retailer Engen launched the Gateway Truck Stop at Beitbridge, Musina, South Africa in response to requests for an on-road refuelling site serving long-haul vehicles travelling to Musina and beyond into Africa.
Recognizing the need for convenient, safe and comfortable truck stops, Engen plans to keep growing its network where there is sufficient demand, says Mike Stead, Engen Commercial Fuels Manager. The number of Engen Truck Stops now stands at 14 and complements Engen’s retail service station network of 1, 047 sites in South Africa.
The site at Beitbridge was taken over by Engen at the start of September. After significant upgrades, it now boasts new equipment and facilities.
“Like all Engen Truck Stops, this new site provides safe and secure facilities for long-haul drivers,” says Stead. “Drivers can have a bite, refuel and use the rest areas, which offer ablution facilities, showers, and security fencing with controlled access. A wellness clinic operating daily from 8am to 4pm is also available as well as eFuel Wireless facilities. The Engen Diesel Card (EDC), which was not available prior to our take-over, is now also accessible.”
Plans are under way to expand the current site from a four-bay to a 10-bay refuelling forecourt, allowing for more traffic while offering easier access.
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