7 March 2018, Bangkok Thailand – Daimler Commercial Vehicles (Thailand) Ltd. (DCVT) officially hits first milestone of 2018 by handing over 40 vehicles of FZ 4928TT as part of a major fleet deal to Ratchasima Decs, an FMCG logistics company and one part of Sila Transportation Service Co., Ltd. Thaiyont Truck and Trailer, one of DCVT’s FUSO truck dealer was able to secure the deal in December of last year. The first batch of 20 vehicles were delivered in mid February with the second batch to follow in March.

Executives presiding over this auspicious handover ceremony at the Sila Transportation Service warehouse included Mr. Siripong Gangsurakarn, Managing Director, of Sila Transportation Service Co., Ltd, Mr. Sascha Ricanek, CEO of Daimler Commercial Vehicles Thailand Ltd (DCVT), and Mr. Kasemvut Srithanyarat, CEO of Thaiyont Truck and Trailer Co., Ltd.

Sila Transportation Service which is headquartered in Nakhonratchsima will be operating the FZs to and from their distribution centers situated in the major cities across the country. Main customers are top FMCG brands who have agreed to use the new FUSOs as the presence of DCVT in Thailand has strengthen their confidence in the Fuso brand. 

Thaiyont Truck and Trailer has over 30-years of experience in Thailand’s commercial vehicle business and is based in Surin province. 

Mr. Sascha Ricanek, CEO of DCVT, said the company is proud to support the growth of the Thailand’s logistics sector through the company’s dynamic product offerings and known after sales service, all of which support the country’s continuous growth. The FZ is an attractive model with an excellent TCO - Total Cost of Ownership in the majority of applications used in Thailand

“Success is achieved through the hard work of our loyal dealers and customers. Thailand is always one of the most dynamic markets in the region and at DCVT we are looking to provide products and services that our customers truly believe in and value. Whether in logistics, or other industry sectors, our vehicles and our customer commitment in Thailand will stand strong,” Mr. Ricanek said