Engen has announced the launch of the Gateway Truck Stop at Beitbridge, Musina, South Africa. The Truck stop is aimed at responding to requests for an on-road refueling site serving long-haul vehicles travelling to Musina and beyond.

According to Mike Stead, Engen’s Commercial Fuel Manager recognizing the need for convenient, safe and comfortable truck stops, as well as growing its network where there is sufficient demand are the company’s main focuses. 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 South African fuel retailer overtook the site at Beitbridge at the start of September. After significant upgrades, it now boasts of new equipment and facilities.

“Like all Engen Truck Stops, this new site provides safe and secure facilities for long-haul drivers. 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,” Stead told Petroleum Africa.

However, plans are under way to develop the current site from a four-bay to a 10-bay refueling forecourt, allowing more traffic while offering easier access