The situation has created a greater demand for trucksmainly due to the leading role in recent years of delivery, new ventures and businesses related to e-commercesectors where entrepreneurs have found the opportunity to develop their companies dedicated to distribution, construction or transportation services, since the truck or heavy load segment was one of the few that never stopped operating.
Thus, in 2022 alone, more than 11,000 heavy vehicles have been sold, including trucks and trucks, according to the Peruvian Automotive Association, an increase of 4.5% compared to the similar period in 2021. In that sense, it is very It is important to optimize the operation of these businesses to the maximum by choosing the right truck that fits the needs of the sector.
Although there are different truck models, Ricardo Arnaiz, manager of the Hino Truck and Bus Division at Mitsui Automotive, provides recommendations to find out what type of vehicle you need according to your business if you are about to acquire one:
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1. Food and grocery items: For this item dedicated to the distribution of food, groceries and cold, it must be taken into consideration that large volumes of merchandise are handled and are constantly on the road. For this reason, it is recommended to choose trucks that have a large load volume and the best profitability with lower fuel consumption, with the GD 1226 or FD 1021 models being the ones with the greatest presence in the sector, as they have the best lengths and a powertrain configuration required for the sector. Likewise, they will allow long trips as they provide the operator with comforts such as a large bunk.
two. Trade and logistics area: For those companies that carry out trade and logistics activities both inside and outside the city, it is recommended to optimize their operations to the maximum and have low fuel consumption trucks, among the models with the greatest presence in this sector are the Dutro de 4 and 5 tons and the FC 1021, which are ideal for businesses looking to maintain uninterrupted operations. And in the case of delivery to department stores or supermarkets, the GD 1226 or GH 1826 models are recommended, since they are larger load trucks. In addition, they are suitable for the Peruvian operator, they are easy to operate and have a good turning radius.
3. Construction and mining sector: In these sectors, it is important to bear in mind that versatile machines capable of operating in the most demanding conditions and in the various types of climate that we have in our country are needed, but above all units with a lower operating cost accompanied by after-sales service. -Efficient sale in any locality of the territory at national level. For this item, the models with the greatest presence are the GH1826 and FM 2835, which have an excellent load capacity and are configured to operate in any condition.
Although all trucks can be adapted for all types of business, it is important to take into account what is going to be loaded, where it is going to operate, having defined this, the ideal truck can be chosen. Also, it is advisable to provide constant training to drivers because this will prevent unscheduled failures due to poor operation, reducing operating costs.
