For growing fleet operators, sticking with a proven OEM is all about certainty – predictable performance, dependable support and a service network that keeps wheels turning. It is a formula that continues to pay dividends for Durban-based entrepreneur Namesh Govender of Style Towing, whose new custom Hino 700 tow truck signals both confidence in his supplier and ambition for his business.
Govender has added his first 65-ton 700 Series model to a fleet of Hino tow trucks operating across KwaZulu-Natal. The new 2845 freight carrier – equipped with a 40-ton winch and finished in distinctive Style Towing livery – represents a step up in capability for the business, which has been steadily expanding since 2005.
“I currently operate two other tow trucks – Hino 814 and 915 models – and over the years I have owned plenty of other Hino’s, including 8-tonners, as well as a Toyota Dyna,” he explains.
“I bought the 700 towards the end of 2025 and am most impressed with its performance so far, especially the fuel economy and power stakes. The comprehensive standard level of safety equipment is another plus for this model. I bought the current trucks in my fleet from Hino Shelly Beach, which is also responsible for servicing them.”
The new unit is based on a 6×4 freight carrier platform, with bodywork completed by Durban-based Transpec and the eye-catching branding handled by Artistic Signs and Graphics.
The unit is operated by a dedicated driver, Keenan Govender, who has been with Style Towing for the past two years – reinforcing the business’s focus on consistency not just in equipment, but in people, says Govender.
Total Support in action
For Hino South Africa, Govender’s long-standing loyalty reflects the effectiveness of its global customer strategy.
“The degree of brand loyalty shown by Namesh Govender and his team at Style Towing is a great reward for Hino’s global strategy of Total Support where the selling dealers and distributors worldwide build long-standing relationships with their customers and listen to their changing requirements as the logistical environment develops,” says Anton Falck, Vice President of Hino South Africa.
Editor’s comment: Fleet growth is all about procurement decisions built on trust. In Govender’s case, that trust has translated into a consistent Hino fleet that scales with his business needs. The addition of a 700 Series unit is more than an upgrade in tonnage – it is a strategic move into heavier recovery capability, backed by a support ecosystem he already knows works. In a competitive towing environment, that kind of certainty is not just reassuring – it is commercially decisive.
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