Hubli-based VRL Logistics Limited (VRL) has placed an order for 1200 trucks with Ashok Leyland. The order is worth more than Rs.350 crore and is for 600 units of the 3123 and 3723 models. The trucks, mentioned Vinod Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, will have advanced features to ensure superior efficiency and profitability. “VRL Logistics and Ashok Leyland have a long-standing relationship which surpasses the usual customer-vendor relationship. VRL has been over the years, not only our customer but have also worked very closely with us to develop new products which suit various customer needs,” he stated. The advanced features the two truck models offer are expected to help VRL to improve efficiency and profitability. This would be achieved by reducing the turnaround time, and by consuming less fuel.