“OneLogix are delighted with the quality and performance of the DAF trucks we’ve purchased, as well as the high levels of aftersales service provided by Babcock,” says Ian Lourens, Chief Executive Officer of OneLogix Group Ltd, a niche logistics provider with an extensive footprint across sub-Saharan Africa.
OneLogix Group praises DAF
Group company OneLogix Projex originally purchased six DAF trucks in 2012 and, based on their exceptional performance, followed this with a second order for 11 DAF XF series vehicles in January 2014. This order comprised ten DAF XF105.460 MT23 air suspension 6 x 4 vehicles and one DAF XF105.460 HR1355 steel suspension /hub reduction vehicle. For this customer, the XF105.460 HR1355 unit was delivered with altered differential ratios to accommodate a heavy haul application of up to 100 tons. OneLogix Projex is using its DAF trucks for highway haulage of machines and containerised cargo, both nationally and cross-border. Driver training has also been provided and will be ongoing.
Another Group company, OneLogix Linehaul, also recently purchased five DAF CF 85 truck tractors, which have been deployed to pull 14,5 m tri-axle trailers. OneLogix Linehaul requested that long range fuel tanks, anti-syphoning devices and bull bars be fitted to these vehicles. Babcock, which is responsible for the marketing, sales and service of DAF trucks throughout southern Africa, also provided driver training to ensure OneLogix Linehaul drivers are able to exploit all the on-board features to the maximum.
“We were thrilled to receive this significant repeat order, as it reflects immense confidence in our product,” says Reshaad Mahomed, DAF truck sales executive. “This order also effectively strengths our relationship with the OneLogix Group. In Europe, the DAF brand is known to be synonymous with quality and the local market is also beginning to recognise that DAF has immense potential to boost the profitability of any transport business, offering the lowest vehicle tare weight in southern Africa, as well as low fuel consumption and a variety of service and maintenance plans, all of which make it a very cost effective choice.”
Babcock places heavy emphasis on after sales service and continues to invest in training mechanics, drivers and customer-facing personnel, as well as implementing the necessary systems and procedures. These efforts include achieving OHSAS 18001 (Safety and Health), ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 9001 (Quality) certification.
Babcock’s DAF network offers everything from a routine service to a tailor-made repair and maintenance contract, as well as full after-market support. Strategically located parts distribution centres support the dealer network by ensuring that parts are always available.
