Transtopics

With the govt mandating VLTD in all commercial vehicles, the business proposition for the vendors is huge with over 1.5 CR commercial vehicles across India. But what is the govt going to do with so much data? Why should trucks already fitted with GPS devices have another additional device giving out the same data? Is this another scam in the making? Our Editorial looks at the probability & the need for VLTD. Plus more news / reports from the CV and Logistics Industry. heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt… @aitwa

In Transtopics tomorrow, our Editorial picks up a sensitive issue that has the potential of being blown into a huge scandal - VLTD. A very simple question - when transporters already have GPS devices in their trucks, why add a new device from a fixed set of vendors? With advanced tech at our disposal, isn't it simple enough to pick the API? Also, what is the govt going to do with so much data being collected from over 1.5 CR commercial vehicles across India. Not sure what they will get, but the industry will end up investing a huge amount with so significant outcome from the same. Watch this space for the link to the Edition tom.

The panel discussion series, Lighting The Transport Metrics presented by LightMetrics, reaches the City of Joy – Kolkata. 5 transporters across generations share their experience, challenges & goals in the 1st part of this 2-part feature. On the panel we have industry legends Santosh Saraf, Sunil Agarwal & Sujit Arya, along with next-gen transporters Rohit Singh & Nimish Saraf. youtu.be/JOHMLBjsnns?si=8eOi…

It is imperative for the industry to come together on a single platform & integrate services. At the same time, the process needs to be simple. Santosh Saraf & Sunil Agarwal discuss the INLOG APP. While they agree that the platform would integrate transporters & truckers, eliminating the need for brokers. Panel Discussion (Kolkata Chapter) releasing on Trans India tomorrow - Lighting Up The Transport Metrics, presented by LightMetrics. Watch this space for the link as Santosh Saraf, Sunil Agarwal, Sujit Arya, Rohit Singh & Nimish Saraf discussion industry issues. @lightmetrics

CHAOS - that describes the industry operations. However, transporters find their ways around the chaos - always having a backup plan. Nimish Saraf, highly educated, entered this chaos & found his way around the system - getting some right immediately & getting some right after a while. Nimish shares his experiences in the Kolkata Chapter of Lighting the Transport Metrics, presented by Lightmetrics - in Trans India tom. Others on the panel were Santosh Saraf, Sunil Agarwal, Rohit Singh & Sujit Arya. Tune in to Trans India tom for this exciting discussion from the City of Joy. @lightmetrics

The youth are changing the trends of the industry. Where overloading is considered a norm, next-gen transporters are challenging the trend & following discipline that aims for long term benefits. Here's Rohit Singh sharing his perspective. Part-1 of our Panel Discussion Series (Kolkata-Chapter) presented by LightMetrics releases on Trans India this Sunday - featuring 5 leading transporters from the City of Joy. @lightmetrics

AITWA announces another bonanza for truck drivers – Financial Literacy in association with NSE India. An MoU to this effect was signed in Mumbai earlier this month, wherein NSE would create content in consultation with AITWA & the same would be disseminated amongst the driver fraternity, thus giving them a chance to secure their future once they hang their keys forever. Plus, more exciting news / reports & guest articles from across India. heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt… @aitwa

Eicher's Uptime Centre does exactly what it's named to do - Ensure Best Uptime for its connected trucks. Built with knowledge & best practices from Volvo, Eicher's Uptime Centre does everything it takes to keep the truck moving & deliver best efficiency - true to its tag of Mileage ka Badshah. We visit the Uptime Centre in Pithampur & engage in dialogue with S S Gill, Sumit Dewan, Abhishek Jakhotia - with an introduction by Bhagwan Bindiganavile. Here's insight into Uptime Next - powered by AI & Machine learning & backed by an automated Parts Distribution Centre. youtu.be/xENZ4TqjWQI?si=n0ZK… @ETBIndia

UPTIME - one of the most critical factors impacting the efficiency, performance & profitability of any transporter. Eicher's Uptime Centre - now upgraded as UPTIME NEXT, makes sure that the trucks are always in motion. The Uptime Centre not only tracks the vehicle, but also makes sure that the drivers get trained on the move for better performance. Our visit to Eicher's Uptime Centre covered in Trans India tomorrow. Here we have Sumit Dewan sharing details on the Uptime Centre. Watch this space for the episode releasing tom - featuring S S Gill Sumit Dewan Abhishek Jakhotia Bhagwan Bindiganavile @ETBIndia

One of the biggest complaints of transporters has been availability of spare parts. Eicher has tried to address this issue to a large extent with a modern parts distribution centre, with learnings from Volvo. S S Gill tells us more about the advanced & automated parts distribution centre at Pithampur. Complete interview & visit to Eicher's UPTIME NEXT centre - releasing on Trans India tom. Watch this space for the link. @ETBIndia

With efficiency at the core of all operations in the logistics industry, OEMs are making sure that they too contribute to the efficiency wave. Eicher’s Uptime Centre has undergone transformation and is now in a new avatar – called Uptime Next. Our Editorial focuses on the importance of Uptime, and special article on Eicher’s Uptime facility in Pithampur. Plus more articles, reports and stories from the world of Logistics and Commercial Vehicles. heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt… @ETBIndia

A visit to Eicher's Uptime Centre in Pithampur revealed the company's focus on making sure that trucks were on the move, with little time being spent for repairs / service. We saw the working of the Uptime Centre, as well as Parts Distribution Centre, which was automated to the extent of placing orders on behalf of the dealers. More details in Transtopics releasing tom. Watch this space for the link. @ETBIndia

Road transport is a tricky business with a constant battle between the forces. However, here we have 2 brothers complimenting each other with their respective strengths. Hasit Nijhawan’s strength lies in operations, while his younger brother Rishabh is a financial wiz. At the same time they have their mother, Anuradha, keep a close eye & often ending up as a judge during deadlock in decision making. Here’s an interesting interaction with Hasit & Rishabh as they take us through their journey in the industry & how they sacrificed lucrative career to keep their father’s dream alive – Anand Trans Logistics. This is our 2nd Episode in the new season of Nayi Soch, Naye Raaste – sponsored by Eicher. youtu.be/IeddsEBRK1Q?si=y2J7… @ETBIndia

What is the real job of a transporter, when there is nothing much in his control - fuel charges, toll tax, freight rates, payment terms, detention, driver behaviour!! Hasit & Rishabh Nijhawan unlock the mystery with the perfect term - ENABLERS. Complete interview releasing on Trans India tomorrow in Eicher presents Nayi Soch, Naye Raaste. Watch this space for the link. @ETBIndia

The road transport industry has seen multiple changes & in the process gone through massive changes that has changed the dynamics of the industry. Here's Rishabh Nijhawan highlighting 3 very significant changes - margins have shrunk, volumes have grown & trucks are now clocking more kilometers every month. Complete interview with the Nijhawan brothers on Trans India tom in Eicher Presents Nayi Soch, Naye Raaste. @ETBIndia

The harsh truth of road transport - with education & working experience in leading companies, that were organised to the minutest detail - it was a shocker for Hasit and Rishabh Nijhawan once they joined their mother in the family business - Anand Trans Logistics. Here's their journey in Eicher presents Nayi Soch Naye Raaste - releasing exclusively on Trans India tomorrow. Watch this space for the link. @ETBIndia

heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt… Our Editorial this week focuses on a very important tool that can assist in addressing a lot of industry issues. COMMUNICATION has often been under-rated in the transport industry, especially the way the drivers are addressed or freight hike is demanded from the customer. We talk of the relevance of Communication as an effective tool to make headway. Plus articles from industry experts – Aksheshkumar Shah (Cognify), Harsh Vardhan Gupta (Matchlog Solutions), Pushpank Kaushik (Jassper Shipping), Ashok Vashist (WTicabs). Also, FADA retail data shows a surge in CV sales across segments. @FADA_India

The EV space in CVs is gaining momentum with another significant organisation making its debut in the segment. JSW Group launched AMPSTAR – it’s brand for Electric Trucks & Buses. Speaking at the launch: Sajjan Jindal, Parth Jindal, Sumit. youtu.be/jtJ960wGoyU @TheJSWGroup

What better way to show the comfort & adaptability of EV Trucks vis-a-vis diesel trucks. Sumit Mittal interacts with Anoop, who has driven the AMPSTAR EV Truck extensively. Complete episode releasing tom on Trans India. @TheJSWGroup

heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt… The format has changed for the road transport industry – the spotlight is now on EFFICIENCY, which is said to be the saviour for most companies. If you are not efficient, chances of elimination are high. Read our Edit & more articles from ind experts.