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About Qingdao Alston Motors

Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd is a China-based vehicle exporter focused on refurbished HOWO trucks, semi trailers, used cars, EVs, and commercial vehicles for Africa and other developing markets. The company supports overseas buyers with vehicle sourcing, truck inspection, refurbishment confirmation, export documentation, shipping coordination, spare parts supply, and technical support.

Company Overview

Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd was established in 2003 and has developed long-term experience in commercial vehicle export, used truck refurbishment, semi trailer supply, and transport equipment sourcing.

The company serves contractors, fleet operators, mining companies, construction suppliers, fuel distributors, logistics companies, vehicle dealers, and infrastructure project buyers that need durable and maintainable vehicles for demanding working conditions.

Qingdao Alston Motors focuses on practical transport equipment rather than appearance-only refurbishment. For used commercial vehicles, the company pays close attention to engine condition, gearbox performance, chassis integrity, axle strength, hydraulic function, braking reliability, tire condition, spare parts availability, and long-term operating value.

Main application areas include mining transport, road construction, aggregate hauling, fuel transportation, concrete delivery, port logistics, regional freight, long-distance transport, and infrastructure development.

Qingdao Alston Motors at a Glance

Item Details
Legal Company Name Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd
Brand Name Qingdao Alston Motors
Brand Mark ALSTON
Founded 2003
Business Type China-based vehicle exporter
Main Products Refurbished HOWO trucks, semi trailers, used cars, EVs, commercial vehicles, and spare parts
Core Truck Categories Used HOWO dump trucks, tractor trucks, mixer trucks, fuel tank trucks, water tank trucks, and cargo trucks
Main Markets Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, South America, and other developing markets
Main Applications Mining, construction, infrastructure, logistics, fuel transport, concrete delivery, and port transport
Export Support Vehicle sourcing, inspection, refurbishment confirmation, export documentation, shipping coordination, spare parts support, and technical assistance
Main Website usedhowotrucks.com

What Does Qingdao Alston Motors Export?

Qingdao Alston Motors exports refurbished HOWO trucks, semi trailers, selected used Toyota vehicles, EVs, truck spare parts, and commercial transport equipment from China. The company's main focus is export-ready used HOWO trucks for Africa and other developing markets.

Core truck categories include used HOWO trucks from China, refurbished HOWO dump trucks, HOWO tractor trucks, used HOWO fuel tank trucks, HOWO cargo trucks, brand-new SINOTRUK HOWO trucks, SHACMAN trucks, and other heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The company can also support mixer trucks, water tank trucks, and other special-purpose vehicles according to project requirements.

These trucks are commonly used for mining, construction, road building, fuel distribution, concrete transport, container haulage, municipal water supply, cargo delivery, and infrastructure projects. Common configurations include 6x4 and 8x4 drive types, left-hand drive or right-hand drive options, different horsepower levels, multiple body structures, and refurbishment levels based on customer requirements.

The company also supplies fuel tanker semi trailers, flatbed semi trailers, lowbed semi trailers, dump trailers, bulk cement trailers, car carrier trailers, and trailer spare parts. Trailer configurations can be adjusted according to payload requirements, transport routes, cargo type, road conditions, and local operating regulations.

For buyers comparing new and used commercial vehicles, Qingdao Alston Motors can also support new China trucks for export depending on project requirements, budget, emission standards, payload needs, and destination market conditions.

Which Markets Does Qingdao Alston Motors Serve?

Qingdao Alston Motors mainly serves overseas buyers in Africa and other developing markets, including the Middle East, Central Asia, South America, and selected international regions.

In Africa, refurbished HOWO trucks are widely used for mining transport, road construction, aggregate hauling, fuel distribution, concrete delivery, port logistics, and long-distance cargo transport. The company supports buyers from markets such as Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, DR Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and other countries.

The company's export team is familiar with different road conditions, fuel quality, maintenance habits, payload requirements, steering requirements, emission preferences, and operating environments across developing markets.

This market experience helps Qingdao Alston Motors recommend practical truck configurations according to destination country, cargo type, work site, budget, road condition, maintenance capacity, and fleet operation plan.

How Does Qingdao Alston Motors Inspect Used HOWO Trucks?

Qingdao Alston Motors checks key truck systems before export, including engine condition, gearbox shifting, chassis strength, brake response, tire condition, hydraulic function, lighting system, body condition, and road test performance. For detailed inspection steps, buyers can review the company’s quality control process.

Refurbishment Workshop and Export Preparation

The refurbishment workshop in Liangshan, Jining supports used HOWO truck inspection, mechanical repair, chassis refurbishment, repainting, upper body installation, hydraulic testing, and export preparation. For more details about workshop facilities and refurbishment capability, buyers can visit the used HOWO trucks workshop page.

Why Overseas Buyers Choose Qingdao Alston Motors

Overseas buyers choose Qingdao Alston Motors because the company combines vehicle sourcing, inspection, refurbishment coordination, spare parts support, export preparation, and shipment coordination in one supply process.

For many buyers in Africa and other developing regions, a refurbished HOWO truck is not evaluated by price alone. Engine condition, gearbox performance, axle strength, chassis durability, tire condition, brake safety, hydraulic reliability, spare parts availability, and shipping preparation all influence whether the vehicle can work reliably after arrival.

Qingdao Alston Motors helps customers compare different year models, refurbishment levels, drive types, engine power options, body structures, emission levels, and shipping plans according to their budget, destination country, working site, and fleet operation plan.

The company also provides technical and after-sales support through engineers, mechanics, welders, painters, electricians, and commercial vehicle specialists familiar with HOWO trucks and heavy-duty transport equipment. Support services may include vehicle inspection, mechanical refurbishment support, spare parts supply, overseas maintenance assistance, technical consultation, basic training support, and export logistics coordination.

This practical support is especially important for customers operating trucks in mining areas, construction sites, fuel transport routes, remote roads, high-temperature environments, and long-distance logistics operations.

Technical and After-Sales Support

Qingdao Alston Motors provides technical and after-sales support for overseas buyers before and after shipment. Support may include vehicle inspection advice, mechanical refurbishment confirmation, spare parts coordination, maintenance consultation, basic training support, and export logistics communication.

For used HOWO trucks, spare parts availability is an important factor for long-term operation. The company helps buyers prepare commonly needed parts according to truck type, destination market, working environment, and maintenance plan.

The technical team is familiar with common HOWO truck systems, including engine, gearbox, axle, chassis, braking system, hydraulic system, cabin, electrical system, fuel system, and upper body structure. This helps buyers make better decisions before shipment and reduce avoidable operating risks after arrival.

Buyer Guides and Export News

Qingdao Alston Motors also publishes used HOWO truck buyer guides and export news to help overseas buyers compare truck types, inspection points, refurbishment standards, shipping options, export documents, and market requirements before purchase.

These articles are designed for contractors, fleet operators, truck dealers, mining companies, construction suppliers, fuel distributors, and logistics buyers who need practical information before sourcing refurbished HOWO trucks and commercial vehicles from China.

Export Market Experience

Qingdao Alston Motors has long-term experience supplying refurbished trucks, semi trailers, spare parts, and commercial vehicles to customers across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, South America, and other international markets.

This export experience helps the company recommend practical vehicle configurations for overseas buyers. Key selection factors may include engine horsepower, drive type, axle configuration, dump body size, fuel tank capacity, tire type, emission level, steering position, shipping method, and maintenance-friendly refurbishment options.

Selected Customer References from Overseas Markets

The following customer references show Qingdao Alston Motors' export experience with buyers from Africa, the Middle East, and South America. These references include customer visits, vehicle delivery cases, and overseas cooperation records from Zambia, Tanzania, Nigeria, DR Congo, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.

DR Congo Customer Reference for Used HOWO Dump Trucks

DR Congo customer reference for used HOWO dump trucks prepared for mining and construction transport

Customer reference from DR Congo for used HOWO dump trucks prepared for mining, construction, earthwork, and regional material transport.

Zambia Customer Visit for Used HOWO Tractor Trucks

Zambia customer visit for used HOWO tractor trucks prepared for trailer hauling and infrastructure logistics

Zambia customer visit for used HOWO tractor trucks prepared for long-distance transport, trailer hauling, and infrastructure project logistics.

Tanzania Customer Reference for Used HOWO Tractor Trucks

Tanzania customer reference for used HOWO tractor trucks used for container transport and regional logistics

Tanzania customer reference for used HOWO tractor trucks selected for container transport, cargo hauling, and regional logistics operations.

Nigeria Customer Visit for Used HOWO Tractor Trucks

Nigeria customer visit for used HOWO tractor trucks prepared for container transport and commercial fleet use

Nigeria customer visit for used HOWO tractor trucks prepared for logistics, container transport, construction material delivery, and commercial fleet use.

Saudi Arabia Customer Visit for Commercial Vehicles

Saudi Arabia customer visit for commercial vehicles prepared for logistics and construction transport

Saudi Arabia customer visit for commercial vehicles, supporting logistics, construction, fleet operation, and regional transport needs.

Venezuela Customer Reference for Vehicle Export

Venezuela customer reference for commercial vehicle export and overseas delivery preparation

Venezuela customer reference for vehicle export, showing overseas cooperation in commercial vehicle supply and delivery preparation.

These customer references support the company's practical export experience across mining transport, construction projects, logistics, container transport, commercial vehicle supply, and regional transport operations.

Company Locations

China Head Office

19F, International Trade Center, No.232 Changjiang Middle Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, Shandong 266500, China

Refurbishment Workshop

Dongma Road, Liangshan Town, Jining City, Shandong Province, China

U.K. Office

Alston Motors International Limited
19 King Street, Gillingham
England, ME7 1EP
United Kingdom

Official Websites and Brand Platforms

Qingdao Alston Motors operates several websites and product platforms to support different export buyers, vehicle categories, and sourcing needs.

These websites provide product information, vehicle categories, export support details, company background, and technical references for overseas buyers comparing refurbished trucks, semi trailers, used cars, EVs, and commercial transport equipment from China.

Frequently Asked Questions About Qingdao Alston Motors

What does Qingdao Alston Motors mainly export?

Qingdao Alston Motors mainly exports refurbished HOWO trucks, semi trailers, used cars, EVs, commercial vehicles, and spare parts from China to Africa and other developing markets.

Does Qingdao Alston Motors supply used HOWO trucks to Africa?

Yes. Qingdao Alston Motors supplies refurbished used HOWO dump trucks, tractor trucks, mixer trucks, fuel tank trucks, water tank trucks, and cargo trucks for African mining, construction, logistics, fuel transport, and infrastructure projects.

Does Qingdao Alston Motors inspect trucks before shipment?

Yes. The company checks key truck systems before export, including engine condition, gearbox shifting, chassis strength, brake response, tire condition, hydraulic function, lighting system, body condition, and road test performance.

Can Qingdao Alston Motors support truck refurbishment?

Yes. Refurbishment support may include mechanical inspection, chassis repair, repainting, cabin restoration, tire replacement, hydraulic testing, upper body installation, electrical checking, and export preparation.

Which markets does Qingdao Alston Motors serve?

Qingdao Alston Motors serves buyers in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, South America, and other developing markets, including Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, DR Congo, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Guyana, and other countries.

Can buyers request specific truck configurations?

Yes. Buyers can request different configurations depending on market requirements, including 6x4 or 8x4 drive type, left-hand drive or right-hand drive, dump body size, tanker structure, mixer drum, repainting color, and spare parts preparation.

Does Qingdao Alston Motors provide export documentation support?

Yes. Qingdao Alston Motors can support export documentation, shipment coordination, inspection confirmation, loading communication, and destination-related preparation according to buyer requirements.

How can overseas buyers confirm available trucks?

Buyers can contact Qingdao Alston Motors to confirm available truck models, inspection options, refurbishment level, photos, videos, shipping plan, export documents, spare parts support, and destination market requirements.

Contact Qingdao Alston Motors

Contact Qingdao Alston Motors to confirm available refurbished HOWO trucks, semi trailers, used Toyota vehicles, EVs, inspection options, shipping plans, spare parts support, and export preparation solutions for your destination market.

Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd supports overseas buyers with practical vehicle selection, inspection confirmation, refurbishment coordination, export documentation, shipment arrangement, and long-term technical support for commercial vehicle operations in demanding markets.

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Company History

2003

Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd was established in Qingdao, China, initially focusing on international tyre trading and export business for overseas commercial vehicle markets.

2005

The company became an authorized first-level distributor of China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (SINOTRUK) and started exporting HOWO heavy-duty trucks to customers in Africa, the Middle East, and other developing regions.

2008

As demand for cost-effective transport equipment increased in overseas markets, Alston Motors expanded into refurbished HOWO truck exports and established its own truck refurbishment workshop for used commercial vehicles.

2012

The company entered the semi trailer manufacturing sector and began supplying truck and trailer combinations for mining transportation, construction projects, fuel transportation, and regional logistics operations.

2021

Alston Motors International Limited was registered in England and Wales to support overseas business operations, international customer communication, and export market development.

2021

The company invested in a commercial vehicle manufacturing facility and launched the LANDKING truck brand as part of its expansion into broader commercial vehicle and transport equipment operations.

2023

Sinocar Supply Chain Co., Ltd was established to expand the company's used Toyota vehicle export business and automotive supply chain operations for international markets.

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Company Details

Main Market

South America

Eastern Europe

Eastern Asia

Southeast Asia

Middle East

Africa

Business Type

Manufacturer

Distributor/Wholesaler

Exporter

Trading Company

Seller

Brands : Qingdao Alston Motors

No. of Employees : 501~1000

Annual Sales : 10,000,000-100,000,000

Year Established : 2003

Export p.c : 70% - 80%

Certificates

Our Products Have Passed Many Certificates.

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