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Haulage & distribution
Understanding Haulage & Distribution
Haulage and distribution in Africa is a challenging endeavour. At SMT, we leverage our deep local experience and partnership with Volvo to help you outperform the competition. Our mission is to maximize your productivity by optimizing two critical factors: Payload and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
We work as your strategic partner to determine the ideal truck configuration, balancing technical requirements with the legislative environment to ensure you reach the maximum legal payload.
The result is a fleet tailored for high-performance logistics:
Durability: Robust and reliable trucks with specific reinforcements, backed by our premium warranty and after-sales network.
Cost-efficiency: Agile, lightweight yet strong vehicles focused on fuel economy and equipped with Volvo Connect telematics for real-time monitoring.
Safety: SMT will advise you which features are key to ensure maximum safety on the road.
Comfort: Operator-centric designs featuring adjusted seating, superior visibility, and noise reduction to optimize driver performance.
SMT’s expertise allows us to master these logistical challenges. We support our customers with specialized configurations and support models, perfectly adapted to deliver more volume and better margins from start to finish.
How we can support your haulage & distribution projects
Digital Services
Move from reactive to pro-active
SMT offers Volvo Connect in all its trucks, providing key features:
• GPS (Global Positioning System)
• Fuel Consumption
• Vehicle status (engine / idling / default codes / …)
• Safety (sudden braking / frequent stops / tilt over / etc)
Maintenance and Repair
• Extensive service network
• Certified technicians
• Genuine Spare Parts
Warranty
• Volvo Trucks = 2 years of Warranty or 300.000km
• Dongfeng Trucks 2 years of Warranty or 100.000km
• SMT will handle all warranty claims directly with the OEM
Frequently Asked Questions about Haulage & Distribution
Find expert answers to common questions about optimizing transport fleets, improving fuel efficiency, and streamlining modern distribution networks.
SMT is a major distributor of world-class brands including Volvo Trucks and Dongfeng Trucks. These manufacturers are global leaders recognized for their durability, advanced safety features, and high resale value in the haulage industry.
Yes. SMT offers comprehensive maintenance, genuine spare parts, and expert technical support throughout the vehicle's lifecycle. Our local service teams ensure maximum uptime and reliability for your transport and distribution fleet.
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