Government To Make Two Drivers Compulsory For Commercial Vehicles

Government of India in order to improve the road safety is attempting to make a law to have two drivers compulsory for commercial vehicles. The aim behind the law is to enable a driver to have better rest on long & tiring journeys as well as enhancing the road safety by avoiding accidents caused by lack of sleep of commercial vehicle drivers.

The government in addition is also planning to ease the process of obtaining driving license for commercial vehicles by reducing the minimum education qualification. The central government is attempting to amend The Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 to legally bring about this change.

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As the notice came out it was supported by some Value people like the director of the National Transportation Planning and Research Center (Natpac), B.G. Sreedevi, who welcomed this new initiative, said “We have come across several cases where the teenagers who do not even have driving license in driver’s cabin of these vehicles. The drivers in these vehicles that ferry goods inter-State are often found on the wheels for 18 hours at a stretch and this is a major concern,”

However to give you a sight of the other side the motoring authority will now have to put a strict check on the moving of these vehicles to make sure two drivers are present in the vehicle.

The additional burden to employ an extra driver to comply with the rule will definitely put an impact on the freight rates. This will definitely increase the jobs for drivers however the support people will now have to lose their job as the owners will prefer the extra driver to do the cleaning & food preparing jobs.

With these new rules targeting at road safety we hope to have a pleasant road experience even on long trips. If you are looking ahead to purchase used commercial vehicles than paying a visit to Shriram Automall will certainly result positive as the company offers a wide array of pre-owned vehicles under a single roof.

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Planning A Long Road Trip – Have A Look At These Tips For Truckers

It’s a mid afternoon of a beautiful day at work when you receive a business call asking you to delivering goods at a distant location. Being a smart truck driver you thought to plan your trip according to your abilities and itinerary for effective time management and for a stress-free journey.

There are a lot of consequences for not planning a trip like over fueling, not finding convenient truck stops for meals or night-time resting, travelling through unknown and unsafe areas, not knowing where repair shops are located, and late delivery which will shatter your reputation.

1. Set your truck speed – Finding out your truck’s maximum speed & set a speed to cover desired distance per hour is a wise decision. You also need to consider time for stopovers like eating, fueling, toll plaza crossing etc. of course unforeseen situations like bad traffic & weather may reduce the total distance covered.

2. Set a goal for daily stops – Long distance truckers’ needs to plan their daily stops effectively. It is important to decide in advance the time and location for the stops. Weather, traffic volume and delays, terrain, and border crossings are the factors that are needed to be considered.

3. Plan Your Fuel Stops – Refueling is important and what’s more important is to decide your fuel stops well in advance. This will not only ensure that you are prepared in advance but also will save a lot of your money.

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4. Know where essential services are located – It is recommended that you move through the routes where you can easily find essential services of good restaurants, parking, good truck stops, repair shops etc. Knowing where essential services are located can help you plan your stopovers in advance, and provide confidence and a sense of security during long trips.

5. Keep a check on weather reports – Having a complete understanding of the weather conditions of all the areas you have to cover during the course of your journey will be very useful. Having knowledge of the weather beforehand can prevent accidents and save precious time.

6. Take elemental necessities on your journey – Planning for road trip is not as difficult as it may seem. Cell phones, truck routing software, exit books, online resources for truck locations, groceries and services, and navigational tools such as GPS, map book, etc. and other elemental necessities are important to have a smooth road trip.

To get the best deals on used trucks in India and other commercial & non commercial vehicles, simply visit you’re nearest Shriram Automall. Shriram Automall India Ltd. is a one stop destination where you can find solutions for all your pre-owned vehicle needs. Having a wide array of vehicles and equipment, Shriram Automall is the leader in the used vehicle industry.

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Winters Are Coming – Make Sure Your Used Truck Is Well Prepared

Winters are straight up ahead & you got to make sure that your trucks runs well day after day. So today we bring you the tips to take care of your used truck in winters:

Keep your trucks running at highway speed in extreme temperature so that it generates the required heat & power to keep the engine running.

Plug in the engine block heater on all diesel trucks every night - even when the temperature feels warm. The longer a truck sits, the more crucial it is to plug it on.

Avoid cold soaks. Cold soaks occur when the engine fluids and the steel of the engine block drop to medium temperatures. This happens when a vehicle sits for more than a day and it impacts starting and charging systems.

Base your fuel needs on your destination weather. Use winter weight fuel when driving north and consider fuel additives.

Check your tires often. Freezing temperatures can cause slippery driving conditions. Having correctly inflated tires in good condition will help prevent breakdowns and accidents.

Have drivers pre-trip their trucks daily. This should include inspecting their vehicle for frozen components like trailer doors, power cords, etc. If they have any safety, starting, fuel or heater defroster-related problems, drivers should complete a Driver’s Vehicle Condition Report so the issue can addressed immediately.

Always carry an emergency kit with you: extra gloves, boots and blankets; flares; a small shovel and sand or kitty litter; tire chains; a flashlight and extra batteries; and a cell phone and extra car charger. Put a few “high-energy” snacks in your glove box in case there is a situation of emergency. 

Winter truck maintenance tips exclusively brought to you by Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) complete solution provider for the acquiring & disposal of used trucks in India. 

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Benefits of Purchasing Pre-owned Trucks

Trucks in India are considered as lifeline for all major trade and commercial activities. They are considered very essential for smooth flow of commercial activities and are broadly categorized into three types, namely Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Medium Commercial Vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles.

In spite of unorganized nature of companies engaged in movement of goods, truck operation in India seems to be fairly efficient. Today while purchasing any vehicle, people search for options to save their money; and considering this demand of people, many companies have come up with platforms to help customers acquire Pre-owned trucks or commercial vehicles easily. Acquiring used trucks online is a good option with many advantages such as listed below

PRICE

Reduced cost is one of the most important advantages to be considered while purchasing a Pre-owned truck. You can save your money as well as upgrade your choice to an upper model at the same time.

CHOICE

If you are considering acquiring a used vehicle, you can choose from a wide variety of options. This wider collection leads a lengthy search, but in the end a good truck deal will make all the pain dissolve. As it is said, no pain no gain. 

DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is another advantage of buying a used truck. All vehicles depreciate in value while new vehicles lose 30 percent of their value in the first two years, used vehicles depreciate slowly. There’s also less mental depreciation and less worries about modifications.

CHEAPER INSURANCE RATES

Like financing, insurance rates will be affected by the age of truck, but in this case the used ones finance tends to be less expensive.  Acquiring pre-owned truck will not only save your money, but will also allow savings on its insurance. Auto insurance companies typically charge less for a policy on a pre-owned vehicle as compared to a new one.

Confused about buying a used truck? Just connect with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) to get solutions for the demand of your pre-owned vehicles. SAMIL deals in commercial vehicles as well as non commercial vehicles and equipment and provide its customers with platforms from where they can acquire the vehicles of their choice. 

Pre owned trucks in India can be acquired through Shriram Automall online bidding platform or through company’s Physical Bidding platform. Connect with SAMIL to get the best and transparent deals and fulfill your need of pre-owned truck.

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Facts about Trucks Trading at Shriram Automall

You can find a wide array of commercial vehicles at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), and can select the pre-owned vehicles of your choice. Ranging from LCV’s to HCV’s, SAMIL’s collection of vehicles has made it a market leader. SAMIL has transformed the way used commercial vehicles are sourced and displayed to the buyers. Buyers can easily choose different platform for bidding according to their convenience. Shriram Automall helps thousands of people every year in acquisition and disposal of trucks, trailers and other transportation vehicles.

•    Large variety of trucks and trailers
SAMIL’s customers are very well versed with the fact that SAMIL conduct large number of bidding events in a year along with transparent deals. You can find hundreds of trucks and other commercial vehicles in SAMIL’s inventory.

•    Prices are reserved by sellers
At every bidding event, prices of pre-owned commercial vehicles are priorly reserved by the customers who want to dispose their vehicle through bidding. Then the highest bid is coordinated with the reserved price and accordingly vehicle is traded or put on hold.

•    Trucks from Top Makers
You can find trucks and tractors from all the top manufacturers, at SAMIL. Company’s tie-ups and associations with various companies as well as customers associations make top disposing vehicles find a place in bidding events.

•    We deal with everyone
Trucks and trailers available at Shriram Automall are disposed of to dealers, brokers, individuals as well as to big companies. Anyone can purchase transport trucks at our bidding events, and anyone can dispose off. Some of our customers are owner-operators that exchange just one or two trucks at a time; other customers own large fleets, and sometimes deal in dozens of trucks at a time.

Purchasing  used commercialvehicles is easy with SAMIL. You can connect with SAMIL’s physical bidding or online bidding platforms. Parking Facilities, Valuation Services, and other financial services are what differentiate SAMIL from its competitors. You can now acquire or dispose your old commercial vehicle or other equipments through Shriram Automall India Ltd.

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Tata Ace Mega launched

The latest addition in Ace family is Tata Ace Mega, which was launched on 25 august, 2015. Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer launched, ‘Tata Ace Mega’ mini- pickup truck in the sub Rs 5 lakh small commercial vehicle (SCV) category.

Initially the truck will be available for sale in 7 states- Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu and will be expanding to other states soon. The all new ace is designed to maximize revenues of the operator/user by ensuring more trips, more load carrying capability in low turnaround time. The vehicle is strategically designed to perform all tasks of a small pick-up and hence will be an all-rounder in this segment, helping the operator grow his/her business.

Tata Motors has developed the ACE Mega based on the three core of DesigNext, PerformanceNext and FuelNext to cater to the evolving needs of our customers. It delivers a mega package of superior performance, increased profitability due to more speed & load carrying capacity, low cost of ownership and improved style and comfort.

Launched at a price of INR 4.31 Lakhs, ex-showroom, Thane, the Tata ACE Mega is available in one color only, named as Azure Blue.

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Features

Tata ACE Mega offers best-in-class fuel efficiency of 18.5 kmpl. 14 inch tyres, high ground clearance of 175 mm and gradeability of 30% is on offer. The Tata ACE Mega is powered by the fourth-generation two-cylinder, 800 cc, DiCOR lightweight aluminum engine delivering 40 hp of power, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The small commercial vehicle (SCV) features large brakes with 7-inch vacuum booster, and strong front and rear leaf-spring suspension and axles. The Tata ACE Mega offers a rated payload of 1 ton with a new reinforced load body.

The cabin of the Tata ACE Mega is ergonomically designed, with a glove box with lock, provision for music system, mobile charging facility, digital clock and full fabric seats. The exterior features body-colored front bumper, front wheel arch cladding, new body graphics, and wide-angle outside rear-view mirror on both sides.

The service and maintenance features of the vehicle guarantees peace of mind to its customers. With over 1,800 service touch points and a workshop on an average at every 50 Km, Tata Motors has the widest service network in the country. Tata ACE Mega also comes with an assured warranty of 2 years/ 72,000 kilometers (whichever is earlier).

Insufficient funds should never stop you from expanding your business so, if you are looking for a single destination from where you can purchase used pick up trucks in India that too with an option of physical and online bidding, then Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) is a perfect place for you. Acquiring pre-owned vehicles has become easy through SAMIL and by using bidding platforms you can take your fleet business to new heights.

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Benefits Of Selling Your Truck Online With Shriram Automall

Are you planning to sell your old truck and looking to get the best prices for the same? Connect with Shriram Automall India Ltd. (SAMIL) to crack the best deals for the dale of your used truck. Selling your old truck online is very easy, you don’t need to take mental stress and possibility of frauds almost comes down to nil.

When world is going Online to buy and sell even small commodities, you should also look for the best platforms for selling your trucks online. Online bidding has its own advantage and that is people from far off places can also take part in the bidding and acquire the trucks easily. Realizing best prices for your old trucks is what owners look for to get all included cost of repairs and other features to be covered in the sale price.

It is easy to buy as well as sell your old truck with SAMIL either through the physical bidding platform or you can connect with SAMIL’s online platform of bidding. Read on further to know how you can sell your used truck through online platform.

• To sell your old truck, contact SAMIL executive and meet up to complete further formalities.

• After meeting up and discussing about the sale of the truck, an agreement is made between the   customer and company, regarding various rules and policies.

• After signing the agreement, customer is required to pay RSD and subsequently a seller code is     issued to him.

• Field officer visits the location provided by the seller to verify the information provided by him and   clicks the picture of the truck which are to be uploaded on the online bidding platform.

• Auction manager enters the details and conducts the online bidding.

• Highest bidder for your truck will be the winner and then the truck will be sold to him after         completing the formalities.

• Buyer will directly meet the seller and pay the amount to him.

Disposing off your used trucks and getting a best price is a tiring task, but SAMIL makes it easy.  Hassle free transactions make SAMIL an instant attraction for customers. You can also sell used Cars, two-wheelers, tractors by just connecting with SAMIL and get the best price. For any other information you can visit bids.samil.in 

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Looking To Dispose Used-Truck In Delhi At Best Price? Trust SAMIL

Looking forward to dispose of used-truck in Delhi at the best price; Shriram Automall India Limited is here for your rescue. Plan your visit to the nearest Delhi NCR Automall in Manesar, Sohna or Narela.

Realizing the best price of your used truck is as simple as it gets with SAMIL’s allied services like Refurbishment by new look & valuation. The question here arise is what does these services offer to customer?

Refurbishment by new look – This service is one of the most used allied services offered by SAMIL to get the best price of your used truck. Under this service expert repair mechanics hired by SAMIL efficiently conducts the repair process of pre-owned trucks to make it look like new. With this service, SAMIL also enhances the probability of disposing pre-owned vehicles and equipment. Refurbishment by new look is also ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Valuation – in this service SAMIL examines a used-truck or vehicle on the basis of market approved perimeters like Kilometers run, year of vehicle, owner type, fuel type etc. this gives a clear picture in the mind of the seller of what amount he can expect of his used truck during the bidding process.

A customer in order to receive maximum bid on his used vehicle is always advised to opt the above mentioned services.

To participate in a bidding event simply walk in to your nearest Automall, register yourself as a bidder. If you want to acquire a used truck than go ahead & inspect from the huge lineup of available inventory or if you want to register as a seller; then get in touch with the Automall Manager & register your used vehicle for bidding event.

Shriram Automall is India’s most trusted platform for safe disposal of all used vehicle & equipment. We follow the most transparent process & help our customer in realizing the best market price for their pre-owned vehicle & equipment.

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Why Should I Own a Used Truck from Shriram Automall?

It’s the first time you are going to buy a truck in your life. Since, your transport business has just taken birth; you may not have enough funds to afford a new truck. That’s why you go for a pre-owned truck. It may be a pre-owned truck but the expectations will still remain high because your main objective of earning high profit will not change. Top quality, great performance and complete reliability and safety are what you expect even if it’s a second hand truck. Well, this exactly what we promise at Shriram Automall. As India’s trusted service provider for pre-owned trucks, we are proud of our contribution in the success of several transport businesses in the country.

Let’s give you reasons to make you trust your choice of Shriram Automall for pre-owned trucks:

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·         We facilitate transparent deals

We open up every fact and figure in front our customers while they deal with us. So, if it’s a used truck, every minute detail is shared in order to help them make a suitable choice.

·         We are organised

The second-hand truck market is highly unorganised, which is a biggest factor in breaking the trust of people. But, we are highly organised and our bidding platforms are well-structured to facilitate hassle-free transactions.

·         We serve huge variety

You just have to name the type and we have it for you. Within our used trucks segment, we source a variety of inventory from our sellers for our buyers. So, there is a lot served to you in our bidding events, when it comes to second hand trucks in India.

“At Shriram Automall, we are proud of our strong base within the pre-owned trucks market. We believe in offering complete solutions which is further transformed into our customer satisfaction.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO, SAMIL

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