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Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa dealers receive accolades for outstanding performance

Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa dealers receive accolades for outstanding performance

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

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