DICV announces a new authorized channel partner for its BharatBenz mining trucks; forms a strategic partnership with Gainwell Trucking Private Limited
Chennai – Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (“Daimler Truck”), today announced a significant strategic partnership with Gainwell Trucking Private Limited (“GTPL”), part of the Gainwell Group. Within this collaboration, GTPL will serve as an authorized channel partner for BharatBenz mining trucks, focusing on the vehicles’ sales and service, especially for the brand’s high-performance 3532CM (8×4) model.
As part of this collaboration, GTPL will cover all major mining states like North, East, North East states including Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat states in India. The new partner will serve all mining segments including iron ore, coal, limestone operations, and their associated transportation needs.
A critical component of the collaboration between DICV and GTPL will be the after-sales service. The service centres will offer comprehensive maintenance and repair services for BharatBenz mining trucks, including preventive and scheduled programs, on-site repairs, and express service options, aiming to minimize disruption in operations. Along with Gainwell’s extensive spare parts inventory in strategically located distribution centres across major mining regions, this will ensure quick turnaround time and reduced vehicle downtime for BharatBenz’s customers.
Commenting on the significant partnership, Rajiv Chaturvedi, President & Chief Business Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said, “Entering into a strategic partnership with Gainwell Trucking Private Limited is a significant step for us and for the BharatBenz brand. The main purpose of this important collaboration is twofold: first, to meet the evolving needs of the mining industry, and second, to fulfill strategic infrastructure requirements, underlining that BharatBenz is ready to cater to the customized needs of customers in both the mining and infrastructure sector. With the mining industry being one of the core pillars for DICV, we aim to provide existing and future BharatBenz customers a premium sales and service experience. The partnership with GTPL also provides BharatBenz customers an extensive after-sales service and repairs program, with quick turnaround times minimising disruptions to operations. This will further help our customers achieve a new standard in the mining sector, by improving productivity and operational efficiency.”
Sunil Chaturvedi, Chairman & Managing Director, Gainwell Trucking Private Limited, said, “We are excited to partner with DICV and its BharatBenz brand. Through this collaboration, we aim to bring unparalleled value to our customers, offering exceptional service support for the best-in-class commercial vehicles in the Indian mining sector. The partnership with DICV also strengthens our presence in key mining regions across India, ensuring reliable, efficient, and advanced transportation solutions in the segment. This association aligns with our goal of providing complete solutions for growth to our customers and confident that Gainwell Trucking’s extensive sales and service support will add to the significant value and capabilities in the mining segment.”
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles’ BharatBenz 3532CM (8×4) model features a powerful OM926 engine, which is Bharat Stage VI – OBD-2 emission compliant and produces 236 kW (320 horsepower) @ 2,200 RPM and 1,250 Nm of peak torque. Designed specifically for Indian mining conditions, the 3532CM is offered with a loadbody capacity of either 18/19 Cu.m Scoop Fully Built for over burden removal or 27 Cu.m Box Fully Built for coal body, ensuring versatility for varied mining applications. Along with manual transmission, BharatBenz offers AMT transmission, highlighting the variety of its product specifications.
DICV’s partnership with GTPL will also expand beyond the initial offering in the near future, with a continued focus on the mining and infrastructure sectors.