Sinotruk’s Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Dealers and Main Models
According to official information, Sinotruk has established a comprehensive sales and service network in Tanzania, currently possessing 3 4S dealerships and 12 service outlets. The following are the main dealers in Dar es Salaam and their main models:
| Distributor Name | Location/Region | Main models |
| Saturn Corporation Limited | Kigamboni District, Dar es Salaam | HOWO brand trucks, dump trucks, tank trucks, buses, and spare parts. The company is also the official distributor of China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) in Tanzania and opened East Africa’s first HOWO truck assembly line in May 2024. |
| Green Power | Dar es Salaam Airport Road | Vehicle sales, parts warehouse, and repair service center. We provide all types of tractor trucks, cargo trucks, dump trucks, and special-purpose vehicles. |
| SINO ERA LIMITED | Dar es Salaam | We offer vehicle sales, parts sales, and after-sales service. We provide all types of trucks, semi-trailers, and special-purpose vehicles. |
It is worth mentioning that the China National Heavy Duty Truck Group’s (CNHTC) Tanzania Country Manager Office is also located in Dar es Salaam (Mwai Kibaki Rd), responsible for business in Tanzania and surrounding markets.
Based on Tanzanian market demand and road conditions, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) primarily sells the following models through its Dar es Salaam dealership:
🚛 Tractor Trucks / Semi-trailer Tractors
HOWO Series: Including HOWO-A7, HOWO-T7, etc., suitable for container transport and long-haul logistics.
SITRAK Series: High-end heavy-duty trucks, offering enhanced comfort and reliability, suitable for long-haul logistics.
HOWO-NX Series: Including the new HOWO-NX 8×4 CNG model, equipped with an MT13-430hp engine, combining long range and environmental performance.
🚧 Dump Trucks / Tippers
HOWO 6×4 / 8×4 Dump Trucks: Suitable for mining, construction sites, and earthmoving projects.
This model is a mainstay in Tanzania’s infrastructure construction, with high market demand.
📦 Cargo Trucks
HOWO Medium/Heavy-duty Cargo Trucks: Suitable for urban delivery, intercity logistics, and agricultural product transportation.
⛽ Special Vehicles
Tankers: Suitable for transporting fuel and chemicals
Flatbed Semi-trailers: Suitable for transporting steel, building materials, and machinery
🚌 Buses
HOWO brand bus chassis and complete vehicles: Suitable for passenger transport and group commuting
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group’s network layout in Tanzania is as follows:
| Network type | Quantity | Coverage |
| 4S dealer | 3 companies | Dar es Salaam and major cities |
| Service outlets | 12 | Major economic corridors across the country |
| Parts warehouse | Multiple | Each distributor’s support |
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) plans to further increase its service density over the next three years to achieve full coverage of Tanzania’s main economic corridors.
In addition to the aforementioned dealers, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) has also established strategic partnerships with the following large groups in Tanzania:
| Partners | Cooperation content |
| AZAM Group | SITRAK vehicle delivery, serving AZAM logistics department |
| GSM Group | Centralized procurement of hundreds of heavy trucks |
| Dangote Industry | Representatives from China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) provided training for its more than 600 drivers. |