Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles, has introduced its Non-Stop Series of Heavy Duty Trucks in Kolkata. The event aimed to enhance driver productivity and ensure truck uptime in the Indian Truck Industry, focusing on strategies rooted in Eicher’s ‘Nayi Soch’ ethos, addressing key stakeholders.
The panel discussion “Behind the Wheel: Driver Productivity for Truck Uptime,” witnessed insightful discussion from industry leaders highlighting proactive approaches of improving working conditions for drivers and empowering them. The expert panel, moderated of Mr Vinod Aggarwal MD & CEO VECV, the expert panel comprised of Mr. Pramod K Gupta, MD, EFC Logistics, Mr. Sanjay Jain, CEO, Interstate Oil Carrier, Ms. Harinder Pal Kaur, Logistics Head, Northern Cargo Service and Mr. Ramesh Rajagopalan, EVP, Customer Service, Retail Excellence and Network Development VECV. The panel was moderated by Mr. Bhagwan K Bindiganavile, EVP, Strategic Planning, Brand and Communications, VECV.
Central to the discourse were the challenges encountered by truck drivers, the crucial role of OEMs and transport companies in their empowerment, technological advancements and regulatory support for enhancing driver safety in the commercial vehicle sector.Mr. Sanjay Jain, CEO, Interstate Oil Carrier, added, “These efforts not only contribute to a safer and more comfortable working environment but also foster a sense of respect and appreciation within the industry.”
