Industrial and manufacturing logistics

Full loads out of the factory and specialised vehicles for freight that doesn't fit a standard truck.

Bottled water moving along a factory conveyor

Manufacturers need inbound and outbound freight that keeps lines running. We move full loads nationally and across the border, and build vehicles for unusual cargo.

At a glance

Full truck loads and line haul
Flat deck, drop side and curtain side
Specialised crane trucks
Cross-border into four SADC countries

Out of the factory, on time

Full truck loads and line haul move finished goods and materials between your plants, distribution centres and customers across South Africa, and into Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia.

Vehicles for the cargo

Our fleet runs from 1-ton delivery vehicles to 34-ton superlinks, with closed body, flat deck, curtain side and drop side options. For dedicated contracts we build specialised vehicles such as crane trucks.

Security for high-value freight

Onboard cameras and live tracking are monitored 24/7 by our national control room, which can react to potential security issues remotely and in real time.

Questions and answers

Where in South Africa does Vital deliver?

Nationwide. Our primary sites are in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, we have transhipment centres in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, and delivery points in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape.

Where is your head office?

Our head office is at 5 Yaldwyn Road, Jet Park, Boksburg. Call 011 966 0500, Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 16:30.

Are your vehicles tracked?

Yes. Our real-time, web-based satellite tracking monitors speed, harsh braking, door openings, temperature fluctuations and trailer unlocking. Violations are reported in real time and acted on by our 24-hour control room, and onboard cameras are monitored 24/7.

What is Vital's B-BBEE level?

Vital Distribution Solutions is a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor under the Integrated Transport Sector Code (Road Freight), with 125% procurement recognition. The certificate is available on our Documents page.

How long has Vital been operating?

Since 1999. We celebrated 25 years of distribution in 2024 with a fleet of more than 650 vehicles.

How do I request a quote?

Use our quote form, call 011 966 0500 or email sales@vitalds.co.za. Tell us what you are moving, the volumes, the routes and how often, and we will come back to you.

Other industries

FMCG distributionNational distribution for fast-moving consumer goods, from the manufacturer's dock to the store. Cold chain logisticsRefrigerated vehicles and temperature monitoring around the clock, for chilled goods that can't wait. Retail logisticsStore deliveries on fixed days, with proof of delivery the moment stock is signed for.