Staff Writer
New Delhi : Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Monday announced that it has bagged an order of 715 vehicles from VRL Logistics, a key logistics player in India. The order includes AVTR 3120 haulage trucks, BOSS 1615 trucks and Oyster staff buses. This milestone marks a significant step in strengthening the partnership between the two companies and further reinforces Ashok Leyland’s position as a trusted mobility partner.
Building on a strong and enduring partnership, deliveries are progressing as planned, with 300 trucks already delivered and the remaining 415 scheduled for execution in the current year. Dr. Anand Sankeshwar, Managing Director, VRL Logistics said, “We have absolute confidence in the quality, reliability, and performance of Ashok Leyland trucks. Their strong after-sales support enables uninterrupted operations, while the rapidly expanding service network gives us a clear operational advantage. The fresh order of 715 vehicles marks a strategic deepening of our partnership to drive higher logistics efficiency. Backed by Ashok Leyland’s relentless focus on innovation and our forward- looking transport strategy, we are confident of sustained success on the road ahead.”
Ms. Madhavi Deshmukh, National Sales Head – MHCV, Ashok Leyland said, “We are delighted to strengthen our long-standing partnership with VRL Logistics. Over the years, VRL has worked closely with us in developing new products and features tailored to the emerging needs of customers in the logistics industry. This order win is a testament to the trust and confidence VRL Logistics have in Ashok
Leyland’s technology and performance and it reinforces our dedication to creating efficient and technologically advanced products that exceed customers’ expectations. Our focus continues to be on developing advanced, safe, and efficient mobility solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
The trucks are equipped with state-of-the-art features and advanced technologies engineered to deliver superior operational performance and reliability. These capabilities will enable VRL Logistics to significantly reduce maintenance downtime and unplanned stoppages, while enhancing fleet efficiency and productivity. The result will be higher vehicle uptime, optimised operations, and improved profitability, supporting the company’s continued growth and service excellence. This milestone reflects the strength of a partnership built over decades, combining Ashok Leyland’s leadership in commercial vehicles with VRL Logistics’ position as one of India’s largest surface transportation companies.
