Polar Limitada, a leading transport company based in northern Mozambique, has taken delivery of five new DAF trucks from Babcock, bringing its total DAF complement to 62. 
Polar Limitada boosts DAF fleet
Headquartered in Nampula, Polar has a nationwide footprint, with branches in Pemba, Beira and Maputo. The company transports a wide range of cargo, including general break bulk cargo, beverages, containerised cargo, industrial pipes, heavy equipment and aggregates.
Apart from its home turf of Mozambique, Polar also services neighbouring markets such as South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the DRC, transporting copper, sulphur, cobalt, fertiliser (bulk or bagged) and containerised cargo.
Founded in 2013, Polar has grown by leaps and bounds, and now owns and operates over 60 trucks and 80 trailers, supported by a workforce of 85 people. “We started off with a few DAF Trucks, with very little knowledge of commercial vehicles. From the onset, we found the brand to be the perfect fit for our needs, which is why we have standardised our fleet with DAF,” explains Dave Allen, founder and shareholder.
Every two to three years, Polar makes big-ticket purchases of about 20 trucks as part of its fleet expansion programme. The latest deal is part of the company’s fleet renewal programme. “Every now and then”, explains Dave, “we buy some five units to replace some of the ageing trucks in our fleet.”
Commenting on why the company prefers DAF, Dave says the trucks are built tough and have proven their mettle on challenging African roads. “We are particularly impressed with the truck’s longevity and reliability, which is key to our success as a business,” he says. “In an environment where fuel prices continue to skyrocket, we also find DAF Trucks to be fuel efficient. Fuel is the biggest cost driver in our line of business, which is why fuel efficiency is a principal parameter in our buying decisions.”
In addition, Dave is happy with the service from Babcock. Every product, he says, is only as good as the aftermarket support behind it. “One of the reasons why we prefer DAF is the support provided by Babcock. They walk the journey with us, which gives us peace of mind that our trucks will always be on the road,” concludes Dave.
