MR D.I.Y. Group expands trucking fleet with Isuzu

By CARSIFU | 7 April 2021


SERI KEMBANGAN: Isuzu Malaysia recently delivered eight units of medium-duty trucks from its Forward Series (F-Series) range to popular homegrown retail giant MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd.

The new trucks were six FSR90 model and two FVR300 model, procured from Isuzu authorised dealer Ultra Gallant Sdn Bhd.

The trucks will be used to further support MR DIY’s nationwide expansion and its increased logistics needs.

A handover ceremony with a mock key presentation to mark the official delivery of the new Isuzu trucks was held recently at MR D.I.Y.’s headquarters in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, and attended by the senior management teams of Isuzu, MR D.I.Y. and Ultra Gallant.

Isuzu Malaysia CEO Koji Nakamura said the company was pleased to have completed the delivery of eight trucks MR D.I.Y., and to be able to continuously provide the support they required to operate their flourishing logistical assignments.

MR D.I.Y. purchased its first Isuzu truck in 2017 and has been steadily adding more units to its fleet over the last four years.

With these additional eight units plus all the previously purchased and registered Isuzu commercial vehicles, MR D.I.Y. now owns a total of 100 units of Isuzu trucks in its fleet.

Nakamura said both of the truck models are part of Isuzu’s F-Series medium-duty commercial vehicles that the company has been producing for decades through continuous development of new trucking innovations, and where its customers around the world embrace and count on for the advance features, innovative design, and dependable performance.

“Isuzu’s F-Series range of commercial vehicles feature a choice of five powertrain for a range of performance and torque, optimized wheelbases for greater load capacity and body-mounting capability, offering the versatility today’s businesses need to be successful,” Nakamura added.

MR D.I.Y. spokesperson said the company is on a strong growth trajectory, with 700 stores now, and plans to open 175 new stores across its three brands this year.

"The backbone of our growth is the efficient distribution of goods via our centrally-managed distribution system. Isuzu has been a valued long-standing partner who well understands our needs, and has been supportive in meeting them,” he said.