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RENAULT-TRUCKS.COM
TESTIMONIAL
RENAULT TRUCKS K:
PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN GUINEA’S
MINING INDUSTRY
BEHIND THE SCENES
RENAULT TRUCKS T:
UNCHANGING VALUE
RENAULT TRUCKS T: AT HOME ON ANY TERRAIN!
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T his first issue in 2017 gives us an opportunity
to explore the Renault Trucks off-road offering
and present the brand’s latest innovations.
Renault Trucks vehicles will take you on a fascinating
journey. A report from the mines in Guinea once again
demonstrates the Renault Trucks K’s robustness with
loads of up to 137 t. For its part, a Renault Trucks T
specialised in log transport will take you into the
Scottish Highlands, while the C range demonstrates
its outstanding on-road qualities in Algeria.
Our latest innovations proved to be compelling for many
visitors to our stand at the IAA trade show, while the
Renault Trucks T began to make a significant impact
on the used vehicle market in 2017.
We hope you will enjoy reading this latest issue!
Bruno Blin
President of Renault Trucks
REPORT
Highlands – Renault Trucks T:
at home on any terrain!
p P. 10
Editorial
Contents
TESTIMONIAL
Renault Trucks K: playing
a key role in Guinea’s
mining industry
p P. 4
BEHIND THE SCENES
Renault Trucks T:
unchanging value
p P. 14
PRODUCT
Optivision: a new tool
for reducing consumption
p P. 8
INTERVIEW
Renault Trucks C for
long-distance haulage:
designed to last
p P. 16
TECHNOLOGY
Urban Lab 2: a hub of
innovative technology
p P. 9
DIGITAL
The latest additions
to the Renault Trucks
digital universe
p P. 19
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first quarter 2017 — Circulation: 145,000 copies. The texts and documents published in this issue may not be reproduced without the editor’s consent. Printed in France.
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SPORT
ALPINES CARRIED BY RENAULT TRUCKS T VEHICLES
The Signatech Alpine
racing team opted for
Renault Trucks T vehicles
to carry its racing cars and
technical equipment for
the Le Mans 24 Hour event.
A mission demanding
technology, performance
and reliability – key
values shared by both
Renault Trucks and the
racing team.
In 2017, out of the three training programmes
organised for WFP teams in Africa, two will
be devoted to training local instructors.
To this end, the WFP has identified people
in the field, whose mission will be to continue
the work initiated by Renault Trucks in order
to provide technical and mechanical
knowledge and skills to their colleagues
on a long-term basis.
IN BRIEF
EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD
A NEW PRIZE FOR THE RENAULT MASTERThe Renault Master was designated
winner of the Trade Van Driver
magazine’s 2016 Editor’s Choice
Award. Selected by a jury
of experts and readers, this award
acknowledges both the qualities
of the vehicle itself and the
Renault Trucks network, which
provides support to clients owning
Renault Masters.
The IAA 2016 trade show, which was held in Hanover (Germany) from 22 to 29 September,
gave Renault Trucks an opportunity to present its entire range. Nine vehicles were
displayed altogether, including the Renault Trucks High Edition and a special version
of the T 520. This allowed visitors to fully appreciate the comfort and ergonomic attention
to detail on board the vehicles. Simulators were also on hand to give them the feeling
of rally driving as if they were on board an MKR team Renault Trucks K.
IAA 2016
RENAULT TRUCKS TAKE PRIDE OF PLACE
RENAULT TRUCKS SQUARE
A NEW
TEST TRACK
On this historic site for the brand
and in front of the Renault Trucks
Square – the brand’s showroom
inaugurated in March 2015 – a new
test track has been built for
demonstrating the range’s vehicles
in action. This new track will allow
clients and journalists visiting
the Renault Trucks Square
to try out the vehicles at the wheel,
complementing their visit
of the exhibition area.
RESEARCH
INNOVATION
REWARDED
The JEC prize for innovation was won by
Renault Trucks, Solvay and their partners
in the “automotive structural parts”
category. Working together, they created
a forward structural module based
on a thermoplastic composite material.
This was designed with the purpose
of reducing vehicle weight and thereby
cutting fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions.
WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
THE PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS
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RENAULT TRUCKS K
PLAYING A KEY ROLEIN GUINEA’S MINING INDUSTRY
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What services does UMS provide?
Fadi Wazni — United Mining Supply is
specialised in logistics and transport
for mining and oil companies.
We provide integrated turnkey logistics
solutions for the most complex haulage
assignments. I am the founder and
managing director of the Boké mining
company, one of the largest bauxite
mines in Guinea, which holds the
world’s largest reserves of this
mineral.
What are driving conditions like
in the Republic of Guinea?
F. W. — Very complicated. First of all,
the country’s heavy rainfall during
six months of the year damages the roads
and slows down all traffic. Then, during
the dry season, trucks have to deal with
another enemy; dust. It gets everywhere,
and can even shorten an engine’s
operational life. Then there is the
country’s relief, which makes traffic
conditions even worse. Finally, the very
nature of working in a mine, with its
rugged, often muddy and slippery terrain,
really puts trucks to the test. This is why
it is absolutely essential for us to be able
to count on our vehicles’ reliability and
robustness.
Why did you choose the
Renault Trucks K?
F. W. — When we were only involved
in standard transport, we had several
To underpin its growth,
the Guinean UMS mining
company has opted for the
Renault Trucks K. Its managing
director, Fadi Wazni, explains
his choice, driven by the
vehicle’s qualities – reliability,
robustness and cost
efficiency – with the added
advantage of benefiting from
the service provided by the
local Renault Trucks dealer.
TESTIMONIAL
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3 QUESTIONS FOR
Bah Alimou Yali, TGH Plus Industries
Can you tell us about your activity?
B. A. Y. — I am the managing director of
TGH Plus Industries, a haulage company
in Guinea and the exclusive Renault Trucks
dealer for Guinea and Sierra Leone since
2010. Our clients work in the hydrocarbon,
building and mining (iron and bauxite)
sectors.
What are the special aspects of your
activity in Guinea?
B. A. Y. — Guinea is characterised by wide
differences in relief, which complicates
haulage operations. Furthermore, the air
is very dusty. Carriers therefore need
robust and reliable trucks backed by
flawless service. The Renault Trucks K
doesn’t break down and therefore
needs no repair. With a truck like that,
our customers make money.
How do you position yourself
on the market?
B. A. Y. — These days, we don’t just sell
a truck. We sell a service which includes an
aftersales contract lasting throughout the
vehicle’s entire life. It’s a partnership between
the manufacturer who designed the vehicle,
the dealer who provides the service and
the customer who uses the truck.
different types of vehicles in our fleet.
In particular, these included the
Renault Premium and Renault Kerax.
Then, when we got into mining,
we looked for the vehicle best adapted
to the working conditions imposed by the
country and the mining industry. After
careful consideration, we chose the
Renault Trucks K. We ordered 11, and then,
as the mine expanded, we ordered
a further 20. And that’s only the beginning!
This decision was based on two key
criteria. First of all, the vehicle’s long life
and reliability. Then came the question
of service. In a region as isolated as ours,
we must be able to count on the availability
of parts, an efficient maintenance service
and the understanding of our suppliers.
Via their local representative TGH Plus,
Renault Trucks was able to meet all these
challenges flawlessly.
In what way did the Renault Trucks K
meet your needs?
F. W. — Even if these vehicles have only
been in service for a few months, we can
already say that they are extremely
reliable. Despite the severe working
conditions. From a technical point of view,
the components are very robust: chassis
thickness, automated manual gearbox and
the entire driveline overall which enables
the vehicle to overcome the most
challenging obstacles. The highly powerful
engine can comfortably draw two trailers
with a load of around 83 m³. Its design
attracts a lot of attention, including my
own! It combines robustness and
reliability. When the first Renault Trucks K
went into service in the mine, everyone
stopped working to watch it in action with
its double trailer. Absolutely spectacular!
Which Renault Trucks services do you
benefit from?
F. W. — Even before making any purchase,
the dealer helped us define the technical
configuration that would exactly meet our
needs. We also set up an instructional
program, which is vital. It’s always a
delicate matter to entrust a machine of this
value, particularly with a double trailer, to
a driver unfamiliar with it. Renault Trucks
met this difficult challenge with a great
deal of dedication, resulting in positive
results. As far as maintenance is
concerned, as soon as the first orders
were placed, Renault Trucks set up
a fully operational workshop on our site.
A winning move that ensures servicing and
parts will always be available, enabling us
to minimise costs. Renault Trucks has now
become a genuine partner in our success
and our growth.
TESTIMONIAL
THE RENAULT TRUCKS K: COMFORTABLE STRENGTH
I carry bauxite from the mine to the port, a distance of around 26 km and do four or five round trips
a day from 7 AM to 6 PM. I joined the company at the same time as the Renault Trucks K vehicles arrived.
The cab is really comfortable, all the controls are within easy reach and I feel safe inside. Thanks to the
suspension, which absorbs the jolts, I can work in the mine without getting tired. The gearbox, rear axle
and engine really give an impression of power and robustness, even when I’m carrying loads of 137 t over
muddy and rough terrain. The instruction I was given taught me how to get the most out of the truck, and
now I’m the one who trains all the drivers at UMS. They have to apply my instructions to the letter. If they
don’t, they’re not allowed inside a Renault Trucks K.”
Sayon Oularé, driver instructor at UMS for the past year
137tonne load carried
by the Renault Trucks K.
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A ROBUST VEHICLE
Technically,
the components are
very robust: chassis
thickness, automated
manual gearbox and the
entire driveline overall
enable the vehicle
to overcome the most
challenging obstacles.”
Fadi Wazni, Managing Director
of UMS
UMSHOLDING: UMS (United Mining Supply).
FIELD OF OPERATIONS: Republic of Guinea.
ACTIVITIES: services and supply for mining and oil companies.
1, 400: the workforce employed by the Group.
1,300: the number of vehicles in the fleet.
+ Easy access to all units
on the chassis to make
maintenance easier.
+ Cyclonic air filter adapted
to cope with highly dusty
environments
+ Vehicle designed for mine,
quarry, haulage and heavy
earthmoving applications.
+ The Optidriver feature
manages gear changes
adapted to the vehicle’s load.
+ The power to comfortably
pull a double trailer with
a load of around 83 m³.
+ Great reliability: the
“off-road function” and the
automated manual gearbox
reduce wear on the brakes
and engine.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES
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PRODUCT
OPTIVISION
A NEW TOOL FOR REDUCING CONSUMPTION
Launched in 2016, Optivision is the new system designed to reduce fuel consumption.
This predictive speed regulator, with a GPS connection, enables driving strategy to be
adapted according to variations in terrain relief.
5. DOWNHILL
When going downhill, the system
gradually adjusts the speed by
means of the retarder or engine
brake. Optivision controls the
speed throughout the downhill
phase to put off any acceleration
for as long as possible.
4. DOWNHILL-UPHILL
If a hill immediately follows a descent,
the system makes the most of the Optiroll
feature, using the inertia created by the vehicle
during its descent to climb the next hill. 2. CLIMBING
During the climb,
Optivision avoids
ineffective changedowns
when approaching
the summit.
3. AT THE TOP OF THE HILL
At the summit, Optivision avoids
any unnecessary acceleration and
uses Optiroll to make the most
of the vehicle’s inertia, while
gradually picking up speed as
soon as it begins going downhill.
1. AT THE START
OF A GRADIENT
When approaching a slope,
the system increases the vehicle’s
speed to benefit from kinetic energy,
while maintaining a high gear
as long as possible.
Optivision uses road
topography data to optimise
gear changes. The vehicle,
or another vehicle fitted
with the Optivision system,
records the details of every road it uses
via a sensor and stores the information
for future use. This data is combined
with the vehicle’s GPS geographical
coordinates. In order for the system
to record the GPS data and the road’s
topographical details, a certain number
of conditions are required: gearbox
in automatic mode, Eco Cruise Control
activated (Eco-Level 1 or 2) and
vehicle speed higher than 60 kph.
With Optivision, fuel consumption
can be lowered by up to 5%. Wear on
brakes and tyres is also reduced.
Up to 5%savings in fuel consumption.
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TECHNOLOGY
URBAN LAB 2: A HUB OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIESAs part of the EDIT (Efficient Distribution Truck) collaborative project, Renault Trucks is presenting
Urban Lab 2. This Renault Trucks D Wide Euro 6 is an experimental vehicle. It brings together innovative
technologies to reduce fuel consumption by 13% compared to a production vehicle and is aiming to offer
affordable innovations on a distribution vehicle between now and 2020.
DRIVING AIDS
Specific navigation software offers drivers the
most practical and fuel-efficient routes by
calculating both journey time and consumption.
The vehicle can also be connected to road
infrastructures to optimise synchronisation with
green traffic lights, thereby avoiding energy-
hungry stop and restart phases.
STOP & START AND MICRO-HYBRID
Stop & Start technology has been associated with a
“micro-hybrid” system. Using a very powerful starter-alternator,
this feature makes it possible to recover energy, such as that
generated by easing up on the pedal or braking. This energy
can be used to power the vehicle’s electrical accessories
or reduce demands for mechanical power from the internal
combustion engine.
IMPROVED AERODYNAMICS
To reduce aerodynamic drag, the refrigerated body has been
fitted within the dimensions of the wheelbase to free up space
above, lower body height and optimise airflow. The vehicle’s
sides are fitted with lateral textile deflectors coated in PVC.
Finally, the streamlined wheels and rear deflectors enhance
lateral airflow, while the rearview mirrors are replaced
by a system of sleek cameras and monitoring screens
inside the cab.
TYRES
In a partnership with Michelin, the Urban Lab 2
has developed energy efficient tyres with lower
rolling resistance. The use of Infini-Coil
technology ensures the product’s durability and
safety. The self-regenerating tread guarantees
long-lasting grip, while the use of silica
to reinforce the tread surface improves
the compromise between tyre life and
tyre resistance.
PARTNERS
• Valeo.
• Lamberet.
• Michelin.
• BeNomad.
• INSA Lyon (LaMCoS).
• IFSTTAR (LICIT).
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Comfortable, fuel efficient and reliable. We know how well the Renault Trucks T performs
on the road. But it performs equally well “off-road”, on the challenging surfaces and rugged
relief of the Scottish Highlands.
HIGHLANDS
RENAULT TRUCKS T: AT HOME ON ANY TERRAIN!
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REPORT
In the north of Scotland, the Highlands
face the Atlantic Ocean on the West and
the North Sea on the East. Between
the two, the relief is made up of
a succession of hills and mountains,
which give the region its name.
As it is relatively close to the Arctic Circle,
its winters can be particularly harsh
with frequent snowfalls from the end
of September onwards.
The EM&T Rapson haulage company is
located at Helmsdale, a village on the east
coast of Sutherland. One year ago, Tommy
Rapson and his partners purchased a 44 t
Renault Trucks T 520. “We needed a robust
and powerful vehicle capable of operating
on all types of terrain under difficult
weather conditions.” In the Highlands, these
elevated regions with their many lochs
(lakes), it’s the geography that dictates the
speed of the journey. You can forget about
straight, open roads and must get used
to slow speeds, roundabout routes and
deviations on the single track roads with
their “passing places”; specific spots where
two vehicles can pass each other.
A ROBUST AND COST
EFFICIENT VEHICLE
EM&T Rapson is a breakdown assistance
and repair company, also specialised
in the timber haulage industry. “We began
our business several years ago with five
vehicles carrying wood to various different
EM&T RAPSONFOUNDED: 1901.
LOCATED: Scotland, United Kingdom.
ACTIVITIES: haulage, breakdown assistance and repairs, specialised in the timber (logging) industry.
8: number of staff.
5: number of vehicles.
500,000: number of kilometres covered per year.
Tommy Rapson, managing partner of EM&T Rapson.
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REPORT
sites in the region,” explains Tommy
Rapson. "We have a diversified fleet,
enabling us to meet the various conditions
and rules governing log transport, with
some vehicles better suited to the narrow
roads which vehicles with caterpillar tracks
cannot use.”
One year ago, when looking for a new
vehicle for carrying logs, Tommy Rapson
heard about the Renault Trucks range.
“The good reputation enjoyed by the vehicle
and the manufacturer, as well as the fact
that there was a dealer in Inverness,
capable of providing reliable assistance,
persuaded us to buy the Renault Trucks T.”
And despite the difficult conditions they
work under, he reconfirms the vehicle’s
reputation for low consumption. “It is very
fuel efficient. One day, it covered the same
route as another vehicle and consumed 50 L
of Diesel less after carrying six loads!”
A FLAWLESS RUN
Scott Middleton, 35 years old, drives a
Renault Trucks T. For him, it’s a second
home. “I cover between 100,000 and
120,000 km a year, 30% to 40% off road with
the remainder on tar.” Scott’s day begins at
6 AM. He goes into a wood with a crane and
loads 25 t into his trailer. “I then go to a local
sawmill or a shredding plant devoted to
generating electricity. I unload in factories
or ports and then go back to the wood to
reload. I do two or three round trips every
day.” Scott is not afraid of using superlatives
when he asserts that, “This truck is an
outstanding vehicle.” He adds, “I can drive
longer, further and use less fuel than my
previous vehicle. It has never disappointed
me on road or off-road. Particularly on
long, difficult gradients, on muddy ground
and under all weather conditions. Once the
vehicle is loaded, I must push its
capabilities as far as possible when I’m on
some dangerous routes.” Yet, despite these
extreme conditions, the Renault Trucks T
has never let him down. “We just carry out
the usual monthly checks, and everything is
fine,” adds Tommy Rapson. Another major
asset is the comfort in the cab. “For us, it’s
very important for drivers to be satisfied
with their vehicles, for it isn’t easy to find
the right kind of people for these
assignments. It’s an excellent argument
for attracting motivated drivers who will,
in turn, satisfy our clients. This truck
has proved to be cost efficient because
of its low fuel consumption and total lack
of downtime.”
THE DRIVER’S OPINION
Scott Middleton, Renault Trucks T driver.
“I sleep in the Renault Trucks T bed four
nights a week, and I always sleep very well,
whatever the season. The seats are also very
comfortable, ventilated in the summer and
heated in the winter. Getting into and out
of the cab are made easier by the two steps,
the grip bars are in the right position and
when I have to get up onto the platform
behind the cab and work the crane, access
is also very easy. The Renault Trucks T is an
excellent working tool that gives a feeling of
power and robustness. Reliable and secure,
you can drive along dangerous roads with
perfect confidence, whatever the weather
conditions (snow or ice). When I use the
speed regulator and a car pulls out ahead,
the vehicle automatically adapts with the
distance warning. I wouldn’t change this
truck for anything else in the world!”
Watch the video
on the Renault Trucks T
in the Highlands.
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The crane loads up to 25 t
in the back of the trailer.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Tested during the development
phase over 10 million km under
extreme conditions (from –40°C
to +60°C), the Renault Trucks T,
now available on the used
vehicle market, have not lost
any of their initial qualities. To earn the
International Truck of the Year Award in
2015, they certainly had to prove their worth!
MATERIALS THAT LAST
The driver and passenger seats undergo
endurance tests simulating 10 years of
getting into and out of the cab to check the
resilience of the stitching, leather or fabrics.
The 3D fabrics’ advanced technology played
an important role in creating the textiles
used for the ventilated and heated seats,
woven so that air can pass through them,
allowing the material to “breathe”.
The choice of finishes for the steering
wheel and dashboard is also essential.
The plastics must be able to resist wear,
impacts and scratches over time.
The Renault Trucks T designers’ choice
of the honeycomb grain for the vehicle was
inspired by solutions used in the world of
luggage, whose products are often badly
treated, while being handled many times,
particularly in airports.
RESISTANCE TO THE RIGOURS
OF CLIMATE AND THE OPEN ROAD
Exterior parts must be able to stand up
to the most extreme conditions: rain, sun,
frost, wind, hail, etc.
The anti-gravelling test measures
resistance to impacts: pebbles are
projected onto the exterior parts at a certain
speed and at varying temperatures. The test
results are then checked to ensure they
meet the strict requirements defined in the
vehicle’s specifications, which sets limits
on the number of impacts per square
centimetre, and the maximum size of each
one. For the plastic parts on the front,
a flexible material (polypropylene) was
preferred to a breakable material so that
resistance to impacts could be improved.
During the sunlight exposure and
anticorrosion tests, parts’ resistance
to bleaching and deterioration caused by
saline fog are measured. For the latter test,
the metal parts are left in a chamber with
a very high level of salinity for several
weeks.
The powertrain enables the T range to fulfil
its mission beyond 1.6 million kilometres
thanks to various engine checking
operations which are carried out before
they are fitted to the chassis.
In this way, ensuring the resilience of
internal and external powertrain parts is an
ongoing priority, guaranteeing the quality,
robustness and therefore the value
of Renault Trucks T vehicles, both new
and pre-owned.
Launched in 2013, the Renault Trucks T began appearing on the European used market
in 2016. Robust, comfortable and offering outstanding performance, these vehicles were
designed to guarantee long-term superior quality and offer clients high resale value.
RENAULT TRUCKS T
UNCHANGING VALUE
A NEW LABEL
FOR RENAULT TRUCKS
The T range has now been given
the Renault Trucks’s Selection label.
This stands for Renault Trucks’
commitment to a manufacturer’s
12 or 24 month guarantee of the
powertrain including towing
insurance. The availability of the
latest technological options
(Eco Cruise Control and Optifleet)
enables new customers to optimise
their driving and fuel consumption.
IAN NISH, FEEDBACK FROM AN OWNER CUSTOMER OF A USED RENAULT TRUCKS T
Our fleet is made up of 45 vehicles, including 25 Renault Trucks.
We’ve been working with Renault Trucks since 1998 and have always been
satisfied by the vehicles’ reliability and quality of service provided.
In 2015, we purchased two new Renault Trucks T 6x2 vehicles, which cover
150,000 km per year on average. In August 2016, we ordered three used
vehicles with the Selection label that had 200,000 km on the clock after
two years’ service. We have already had excellent feedback from the
drivers in terms of reliability, robustness, comfort and power. What’s more,
they use around 15% less fuel than Euro 5 vehicles, irrespective of the
route they have to take.”
Ian Nish, Managing Director of EuroscotRentals
(vehicle rental company) at Coatbridge (Scotland)
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Particular attention is paid to the choice of materials.
Anticorrosion test. Cab ergonomics test. Door opening and cab tipping operations are
reproduced up to 2,500 times in succession.
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Can you tell us about Numilog’s
business?
Safi Lazreg, 49 ans, Numilog’s
Managing Director — Founded in 2007,
Numilog, a subsidiary of the Cevital
Group, provides its clients with global
logistics and haulage solutions. It is the
leading company of its kind in Algeria,
and our aim is to be positioned as a key
element in the logistics chain, helping
our clients expand their businesses.
We provide services adapted to all fields
of distribution. This ranges from picking
up goods right through to distributing
products, including storing them.
Thanks to a capacity of up to
150,000 palettes, of which 35,000 are in
controlled temperature environments.
We have three logistics platforms
(in Oran, Constantine and Bouira) with
a total storage area of 120,000 m²,
four transport agencies (in Algiers,
Béjaïa, Oran and Constantine) as well
as a network of 35 regional logistics
centres located throughout the country.
What kind of vehicles do you have
in your fleet?
S. L. — Altogether, we have some
650 vehicles, including 6 refrigerated rigids
for carrying foodstuffs. For more than
two years, we have been operating
336 Renault Trucks tractors and in addition,
bought another 50 Renault Trucks C
vehicles, delivered last May.
What kind of constraints do you have
to deal with?
S. L. — The state of the roads! The network
presents a great many difficulties. There is
only one motorway, linking the town of
Annaba, in the far east of the country,
to the town of Tlemcen in the extreme
west. The remainder is made up of national
and B roads, which are invariably hardly
usable. The weather conditions and the
country’s relief do not make our work as
hauliers any easier and regularly further
damage the state of the roads. Our vehicles
have quite a challenge to overcome. That’s
why robustness is one of the key factors
influencing our choice of tractors.
NUMILOGHOLDING: Cevital.
FOUNDED: 2007.
LOCATED IN: Algeria.
BUSINESS: logistics and transport solutions for the agro-food and domestic appliance sectors.
15,000: the Group’s workforce.
1,250: Numilog’s workforce.
650: the number of vehicles, including 386 Renault Trucks.
150,000: the number of kilometres covered per truck, per year.
COUNTRIES COVERED: Algeria for the food sector, Algeria and Tunisia for non-food products.
RENAULT TRUCKS C FOR
LONG-DISTANCE HAULAGE
DESIGNED TO LAST
Last May, Numilog, a subsidiary of the Cevital Group, a major logistics and haulage player
in Algeria, added 50 Renault Trucks C vehicles to its 600 plus fleet. Safi Lazreg, the company’s
managing director talks to us about Renault Trucks’ professionalism as well as this range’s
robustness and reliability.
INTERVIEW
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Why did you choose Renault Trucks C
range?
S. L. — First of all, because of the
Renault Trucks C’s pulling power, which is
higher than any other vehicle of this type.
We have to bear in mind that transport
conditions in Algeria are even more
challenging than in some neighbouring
countries, such as Tunisia. But with the
The Renault Trucks C enables operators to provide uninterrupted service to its clients with perfect peace of mind.
The reinforced chassis is particularly suited to the country’s road conditions.
Renault Trucks C, we’ve never had any
problems, which means we can work
with peace of mind and provide our clients
with the service they need at all times.
It’s a very robust vehicle, with a reinforced
chassis, really well-suited to this
country’s weather and geographical
conditions.
Are your drivers given instruction
in eco-driving?
S. L. — Instruction has played – and is
still playing – a key role in improving our
drivers’ performance in terms of fuel
consumption, incident prevention
and vehicle maintenance. As far as
consumption is concerned, you might
think that in an oil producing country,
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this is the least of our concerns. Think
again! Since January 2016, the price of
Diesel has gone up by 30%! I am therefore
very pleased with the performance
delivered by the Renault Trucks C.
Do you use the services provided by
Renault Trucks Algeria for maintaining
your vehicles?
S. L. — Yes, we have entrusted them
with the maintenance, overhauls and
any repairs our tractors might need.
Renault Trucks is the only manufacturer
with a large servicing network in Algeria,
enabling us to minimise any reduction
in capital value. We have our own
workshops, but they only take care of
straightforward maintenance and small
repairs.
Renault Trucks is a real partner for us,
dependable and available. Their teams
have a straightforward and pragmatic
approach, they know how to listen and
find solutions. Which is reassuring
and much appreciated as far as our
day-to-day relationships with them
are concerned.
The drivers are
very satisfied with the
Renault Trucks C. They
appreciate its robustness, but
also the driving comfort and
extremely well-equipped cab.
They fully adopt it, taking great
care, since they are aware
of the fact that a vehicle in good
condition and “gentle” driving are
essential factors for ensuring
both their own safety and that
of others.”
Safi Lazreg, managing director of Numilog
ALGERIA, A MAJOR CROSSROADS BETWEEN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND AFRICA
A genuine Mediterranean frontage
for the greater Maghreb and
sub-Saharan Africa, Algeria has
many significant assets capable
of stimulating its economic growth.
Over the last 15 years, public works
developments have been on the
increase in virtually all parts of
Algeria. Since 97% of transport takes
place by road, major construction
projects were launched to modernise
and extend the road network:
13,200 km of roads were built
between 2000 and 2014. Altogether,
the network covers 112,039 km
(including 29,573 km of trunk roads)
and incorporates over 4,910 bridges.
Sustained infrastructure
development
The road and rail transport
modernisation programme also plans
to build the East-West motorway
(1,216 km), the High Plateau motorway
(1,330 km), and a further 19,000 km
of roads.
Algeria will also be crossed from
North to South by the trans-Saharan
road, promoted by the government
to increase trade between the
six countries it crosses (Algeria, Mali,
Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Tunisia).
PRODUCT BENEFITS
THE RENAULT TRUCKS C: A CHASSIS FOR LONG-DISTANCE HAULAGE The Renault Trucks C was designed for long
journeys, often under difficult conditions. Its
chassis has been adapted for long distances,
while retaining the robustness built into
construction vehicles. Its unladen weight has
been optimised by fitting aluminium tanks
and rims to reduce weight and thereby offer
excellent payload capacity.
100 TGCW for heavy goods on-road
transport.
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