It is notably that time of the year again at which Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa (DTBSA) shines the spotlight on exceptional performing dealerships across the region.
As DTBSA we take considerable pride in our dealers’ exceptional performance as we know what it takes to be at the top in a highly competitive market
– Michael Dietz, President and CEO Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa
On 26 August 2021, DTBSA virtually announced the 2020 Dealer of the Year (DOTY) award winners at the most anticipated and esteemed annual DOTY event. Dealers were beaming with pride as they were recognized and celebrated for sheer determination, passion to succeed and resilience, despite challenging operating and economic conditions.
This year a total of 25 awards in 6 categories were presented in the presence of 130 guests within the business areas of Sales, Parts, Customer Service, Financial Services, and Used Vehicles Support. NMI Durban South Motors – Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Durban deservingly stole the show by walking away with the prestigious Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa overall Dealer of the Year award 2020, for the second consecutive year.
Michael Dietz, President and CEO Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa comments on the winners: “I would like to extend a huge congratulations to all the deserving winners. As DTBSA we take considerable pride in our dealers’ exceptional performance as we know what it takes to be at the top in a highly competitive market. Our DOTY theme this year “Rising Stronger Together” is a celebration of the resolute commitment to excellence displayed by our dealer partners, the ability to transcend and rise above the challenges faced in what was an extraordinary year. We appreciate and value their contribution and absolute dedication to our long-term partnership. Thank you for continuing to push boundaries to ensure that DTBSA brands remain leaders in the region – salute to all the winners”.
Winners in other categories include the following:
Best Sales Performance
Best Sales Performance Mercedes-Benz Trucks:
NMI Durban South Motors – Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Durban
Best Sales Performance FUSO Trucks:
Motus Group, Maemo Motors Commercial Vehicles
Best Sales Performance Export:
Best Sales Performance – FUSO (Export): ZIMOCO (Zimbabwe)
Best Sales Performance – Mercedes-Benz Trucks (Export): Naledi Motors Gaborone
Best Customer Service & Parts
Mercedes-Benz Trucks:
Large Volume Dealer – Sandown Motor Holdings, Sandown Commercial Vehicles Centurion
Medium Volume Dealer – Hallmark Motor Group, New Vaal Motors Vereeniging
Small Volume Dealer – Maritime Motors, Maritime Motors PE Commercial Vehicles
FUSO Trucks:
Medium Volume Dealer – Kempston Group, Ronnies Motors Commercial Vehicles
Small Volume Dealer – Motus Group, Maemo Motors Commercial Vehicles
Freightliner:
Large Volume Dealer: Sandown Motor Holdings, Sandown Commercial Vehicles Centurion
Medium Volume Dealer: NMI Durban South Motors, John Williams Commercial Vehicles Bloemfontein
Small Volume Dealer: NMI Durban South Motors, Garden City Commercial Vehicles Mbombela
Best Parts Sales Performance Mercedes-Benz Bus
Large Volume Dealer: NMI Durban South Motors – Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Durban
Medium Volume Dealer: Kempston Group, Ronnies Motors Commercial Vehicles
Small Volume Dealer: Motus Group, Mercurius Motors Polokwane Commercial Vehicles
Used Vehicles Support
TruckStore: Motus Group, Cargo Commercial Vehicles Airport
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
Best Sales Performance MBFS – MB Trucks: NMI Durban South Motors – Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Durban
Best Sales Performance MBFS – FUSO: NMI Durban South Motors – Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Durban
Best Overall Performance
Mercedes-Benz Trucks:
Large Volume Dealer: NMI Durban South Motors – Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Durban
Medium Volume Dealer: Hallmark Motor Group, New Vaal Motors Vereeniging
Small Volume Dealer: Stucky Motors, Stucky Motors Volksrust
FUSO Trucks:
Large Volume Dealer: NMI Durban South Motors, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Durban
Medium Volume Dealer: Kempston Group, Ronnies Motors Commercial Vehicles
Small Volume Dealer: Motus Group, Maemo Motors Commercial Vehicles
