25,000 drivers trained to date
Mumbai: India's third largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer Asia MotorWorks (AMW) is playing a key role in improving the skills and productivity of truck drivers across India with its 'Driver Training Program'. Since the program began AMW has trained over 25,000 drivers, with 9,000 completing the program in 2011-12.
The AMW Driver Training Program is conducted across India and is run out of the company's modern 'Truck Centre' at Hazira. Currently the program has at least two dedicated master driver trainers in each of the five regions of the country. This ensures that trainers are fluent in regional languages.
The program includes theoretical and practical elements that educate drivers about how to operate their advanced AMW trucks in order to maximize safety and profitability. Over a period of two to five days, batches of 10 to 15 drivers are given detailed information on the technical features of the truck, including proper operation of 9-speed and 6-speed gearboxes.
Drivers are also taught about the operation of the inter-axle locking system, exhaust brake application, advantages of bogie suspension and explanation of cabin features. They learn about safe tipping and loading procedures, and are also given tips on economical driving to improve fuel efficiency. The program also emphasises the importance of safe driving techniques.
Another important aspect of the program is that drivers are encouraged to conduct daily checks on their AMW trucks, giving particular emphasis to lubrication and tyre inflation. These go a long way in lowering operational and maintenance costs over the life of the vehicle.
AMW Profile
Asia MotorWorks (AMW) is India's third largest manufacturer of heavy commercial vehicles and has achieved a unique position in India's transportation sector through innovative engineering and customer orientation.
Rolling out its trucks in 2008, AMW has increased its presence in a competitive market place through its products and wide service network. AMW is an intrinsic part of India's largest infrastructure and construction projects including the Golden Quadrilateral.
AMW is also the fastest growing truck brand in India with an annual volume growth of over 100% for the last three years. In addition AMW has a dominant presence in the fast growing Tipper segment. Its vehicles are the preferred choice in the mining, construction and infrastructure sectors, where they operate under very arduous road and load conditions.
The company has a widespread and growing dealer and service network across India with 123 dealerships and over 1,500 touch points. This network includes sales and service centres, authorized service outlets, mobile vans, workshops and a 24 X 7 helpline called 'AMW Seva' which ensures a rapid response to customer needs.
Wide Product Range
AMW offers trucks ranging from 16 to 49 tons and has pioneered several segments in the Indian CV market. The AMW 49 ton model created the segment and was India's largest tractor trailer at launch. In addition, AMW also created the construction and mining segments in the Indian CV market with its range of tippers.
AMW won the prestigious 'CV Maker of the Year 2012' award from Apollo-CV Magazine. It also claimed the 'Truck of the Year' award from NDTV in January 2008 and the coveted 'CV Innovation of the Year 2009-10' award for its 3123 model. AMW CV Applications was given the 'Truck Application Builder of the Year - 2010' award for its Tranztar brand of fully built vehicles.
State of the Art Plant at Bhuj
AMW's fully integrated manufacturing facility in Bhuj, Gujarat, has a planned capacity of 50,000 commercial vehicles per annum. It currently employs about 1,200 people and uses state of the art production processes to build world class trucks for the Indian market.
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Senior Manager - Corporate Communication and PR
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