Driven to ensure total customers satisfaction, through excellence of our people, our fleet and logistics management.
Vital Distribution Solutions (VDS)
At Vital Distribution Solutions, we are driven by excellence. Our commitment to total customer satisfaction is unwavering, and we achieve this through the synergy of our people, our fleet, and our logistics management. Let us take you through our core services and how we ensure seamless operations.
1. Secondary Distribution
Our reputable warehousing and transport logistics services are designed to meet the needs of businesses across Southern Africa. With a combined square meterage of approximately 40,000m², we operate from several warehouses and depots situated in various metropolitan sites nationally1. Our secondary distribution services include:
Dedicated Bulk Warehousing Facilities: Strategically located to optimize storage and distribution.
Trans-shipment Warehousing & Distribution: Efficient handling of goods in transit.
Dedicated 3rd Party Transportation: Reliable and secure transportation solutions.
Refrigerated Distribution Solutions: Ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive cargo.
2. Fleet Solutions
Our fleet services offer the benefits of a dedicated fleet without the administrative responsibilities. We pride ourselves on customer-centric solutions, including:
Versatile Vehicle Range: From 1.5-ton cargo vehicles to 36/37-ton trucks (cargo and curtainside).
Custom Builds: Tailored solutions, including roller floors and specialized features.
Fuel Efficiency: Our fleet includes Eurostar 4 and 5 engines for optimal fuel consumption.
Safety Features: Ensuring the well-being of cargo and drivers.
Transport services on a FTL, LTL and Linehaul
Vital Fleet owns a fleet in excess of 400 vehicles, which includes:
1.5Tonnes –36/37 Tonnes vehicles (cargo and curtainside)
Lightweight trailers with 36/37 Tonnes actual payload
4Tonne – 12 Tonne fridge/freezer vehicles
Variety make of vehicles not older than 6 years
Includes Eurostar 4 and 5 Engine fuel efficient liners
Our Footprint
Gauteng
Polokwane
Nelspruit
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Western Cape
Namibia
Botswana
Technical Innovation and Implementation Capability
Transport Management System:
Vital utilizes several levels of technology within its core business of which are
- IFS
- Qlik Sense
- Pulsit Live
- Dovetail
Key Performance Areas
- Customer Finance
- Customer Service
- POD Management
- Vehicle Utilization
- Fuel consumptions
- Vehicle Violations
- Labour Management
- Stock Losses
- Fleet Management
Our daily activities:
- Transport scheduling and routing
- Real-time tracking of shipment information
- Event management i.e. alerts for expected events, etc.
- Interface with suppliers
- Proof of delivery (POD) and freight claim management
- Management reporting
