Dubai: Al-Futtaim’s Commercial Vehicle Division, exclusive distributor of HINO trucks in the UAE, has announced that it has delivered over 220 HINO light-duty trucks to fuel delivery operators in the UAE in 2019.

HINO 300 series 714 NWB tons and 916 SWB 6 tons trucks constitute the fleet involved in the distribution of fuel to customers for CAFU, the Middle East's first on-demand fuel delivery service app, ENOC and ADNOC, further cementing its leading position as the preferred partner for businesses in the country, in the light and medium trucks segment.

Ramez Hamdan, General Manager, HINO, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group said, “HINO trucks are known for their durability, versatility and famed ‘Total Support’ aftersales concept in terms of service contracts and spare parts availability, making them the trusted partner for companies.  We are very pleased to see HINO becoming the backbone of the booming fuel delivery sector. I take this opportunity to thank our partners for their trust in our trucks and confirm our commitment to deliver our dedicated aftersales Total Support solutions.”

HINO teamed up with GORICA, Transworld and CMC to conduct the customization of the trucks for CAFU, ENOC and ADNOC respectively to ensure they fit the operational needs for each business and conform to the set safety standards in the UAE

Also, as part of the ‘HINO Total Support’ concept, experts from Al-Futtaim’s Commercial Vehicle Division provided eco-driving training to drivers of fuel delivery operators, to help them optimize total cost of truck ownership and contributing to the bottom line. These training help fleet owners improve fuel efficiency, minimise the cost of wear and tear, reduce service and maintenance costs as well as insurance premiums and decrease the risk of major road accidents. 

For more information on HINO products and solutions, please call 800 HINO SALES (800 4466 72537) or visit hino.ae.

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About Al-Futtaim HINO

HINO Motors Ltd, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, was founded in 1910 and established as a separate company in 1942. Under the HINO brand, HINO Motors Ltd. represents the Toyota Group in the global market for trucks and buses.

Worldwide sales of HINO trucks and buses total about 100,000 vehicles a year.

In the UAE, HINO is exclusively distributed by Al-Futtaim’s Commercial Vehicle Division, an Al-Futtaim Automotive Group company, a conglomerate of motoring-related businesses, franchising some of the world’s most-recognised automotive brands and services across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

The HINO line-up in the UAE consists of light duty HINO300 series, medium duty 500 series and heavy duty 700 series. For more information please log in to www.hino.ae 

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al-Futtaim Automotive, one of the main four operating divisions within the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, is a conglomerate of motoring-related businesses, franchising some of the world’s most-recognised automotive brands and services.

Operating in several countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa and empowered by around 11,000 associates, the UAE-headquartered Group’s services span across distribution of new and used vehicles, manufacturing, leasing, logistics and aftersales.

Ranging from passenger cars to SUVs, commercial vehicles, industrial and construction equipment as well as motorbikes and quads, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group offers an integrative customer-centric experience for motorists, fleet operators and contractors alike, and strives to become the leader in tailor-made mobility solutions.

About Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into four operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate and retail; employing more than 42,000 employees across 25 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, integrity; Al-Futtaim continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. For more information visit: www.alfuttaim.com

Contacts for media:

Suzan Kazzi| Head of Group Automotive Corporate Communication |+97156 6861887| suzan.kazzi@alfuttaim.com 
Lejo Johnny | IPN | +971 50 453 7023 | l.johnny@ipn.ae 
Saeed Klaib | IPN | +971 58 593 4333 | s.klaib@ipn.ae 

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