Zawawi Trading Company (ZTC), the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Oman have once again partnered with Al Najid Transport, Trading and Contracting LLC. Through this partnership, ZTC has sold a fleet of 24 Mercedes-Benz Actros 3340 S 33 (6X4) model year 2011 prime movers to Al Najid Transport.

Mr. Craig Hardie, CEO – Automotive Division, ZTC, Mr. Gopalan Uppiliappan, GM – Business Support, Strategy and Projects, and Mr. Sashi Menon, Assistant Manager – Commercial Vehicles handed over the keys to Ms. Gheitha Al Mahrouki, Owner of Al Najid Transport.

With the delivery of this consignment Mercedes-Benz now enjoys a share of more than 95% of the current fleet of Al Najid Transport. All the prime mover units are with Air Suspension which is a mandatory requirement of Shell specifications.

“Outstanding reliability and economy, impressive driving, comfort and exemplary safety – these are the key attributes with which the Actros sets standards in long-distance operations, and this is the prime reason that it is always our preferred choice when it comes to Logistics and Transportation solutions. Our company is committed to consistently achieving the highest safety standards (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment - QHSE), and Actros goes a long way in helping us fulfill this goal,” says Ms. Gheitha Al Mahrouki.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Craig Hardie of ZTC says, “We would like to thank Al Najid for their continued trust and support. The growing economy and focus on infrastructural development has increased the scope and demand for heavy vehicles in the Sultanate. Infact in 2010, the Mercedes-Benz Actros scored the highest in Total Performance in a fleet test conducted by Daimler. In the same test, the Actros came 2nd in operating cost accounting, and proved to have a zero downtime in three years and all this while doing 400,984 kilometers.”

The Actros’s advanced technology makes it a reliable and robust carrier with auto transmission and ensures low driver fatigue. The Actros trucks compliment ZTC’s comprehensive range of services, extending from financing and insurance to servicing, repairs, breakdown assistance and parts sourcing. The Actros is the fastest growing product in its segment and has helped optimise return on investment for its customers because of its low operating costs, minimal maintenance requirements and driver-friendly technology.