History

Company History

2003 — Foundation

Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd was established in 2003 and began its international business in the tyre export sector. Early export operations helped the company build experience in overseas trade, supply chain coordination, and international customer service.

2005 — HOWO Truck Export Business

Alston Motors began cooperating with SINOTRUK and entered the HOWO truck export business. The company supplied HOWO dump trucks, tractor trucks, cargo trucks, mixer trucks, tanker trucks, and spare parts to overseas buyers, especially in Africa and other developing markets.

2008 — Refurbished Truck Business

To meet the demand for cost-effective heavy-duty trucks, Alston Motors expanded into refurbished HOWO trucks and established its own refurbishment workshop. This business strengthened the company’s ability to serve construction, mining, logistics, and transport customers with different budget requirements.

2012 — Semi Trailer Supply

Alston Motors expanded its product range to semi trailers, including flatbed trailers, low bed trailers, dump trailers, fuel tanker trailers, bulk cement trailers, container trailers, and trailer spare parts. This allowed the company to provide more complete truck and trailer solutions.

2021 — International Business Development

Alston Motors International Limited was registered in the United Kingdom as a sister company, supporting the group’s international business structure and overseas market communication.

2021 — LANDKING Brand Development

The company developed the LANDKING brand, covering trucks and construction machinery for overseas markets. Product configurations can be adjusted according to road conditions, working environments, loading requirements, and project applications.

2023 — Passenger Vehicle Export Expansion

Sinocar Supply Chain Co., Ltd was established as a sister company, focusing on used Toyota car export from China. This expanded the group’s vehicle export services from trucks and trailers to passenger cars and automotive supply chain solutions.

Why Choose Alston Motors?

20+ Years of Export Experience

Founded in 2003, Qingdao Alston Motors has long-term experience in vehicle supply, international trade, and export coordination. We help overseas buyers choose suitable HOWO trucks and semi trailers based on local road conditions, payload needs, project use, and import requirements.

One-Stop Export Support

Our service covers model recommendation, configuration confirmation, quotation, vehicle inspection, export documentation, loading, shipping coordination, and after-sales communication. Customers can work with one export team from order confirmation to shipment.

Reliable Supply and Competitive Pricing

We supply HOWO dump trucks, tractor trucks, cargo trucks, tanker trucks, mixer trucks, light trucks, and semi trailers through stable vehicle supply channels. Pricing is based on real configuration, quantity, stock availability, and destination requirements.

Inspection Before Shipment

Vehicles can be inspected before shipment, including engine, gearbox, chassis, axle, braking system, hydraulic system, electrical system, tires, cabin, body structure, and overall condition. Third-party inspection can also be arranged upon request.

Spare Parts and After-Sales Communication

We support customers with spare parts supply, technical communication, maintenance guidance, and after-sales follow-up. This helps buyers reduce downtime and keep trucks working in construction, mining, logistics, and transport projects.

Shipping and Documentation Support

We coordinate Ro-Ro, bulk vessel, container, or special loading from major Chinese ports such as Qingdao, Tianjin, and Shanghai. Export documents can include Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and other required documents.

Our Export Process

1. Requirement Consultation

We confirm the customer’s truck type, payload, road conditions, steering side, emission standard, destination country, and budget.

2. Quotation and Configuration

We provide a quotation based on model, configuration, quantity, shipping method, and destination port.

3. Proforma Invoice and Order Confirmation

After confirmation, a Proforma Invoice is issued. The order starts after the agreed deposit is received.

4. Vehicle Preparation and Inspection

The vehicle is prepared and checked before shipment. Photos, videos, or third-party inspection can be arranged when required.

5. Shipping and Export Documents

We arrange loading, shipping, and export documents, including invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and related documents.

6. Shipment Updates and Arrival Support

We provide shipping updates and document support for the customer’s import clearance process.

7. After-Sales Support

After delivery, we continue to assist with spare parts supply, technical communication, and maintenance guidance.

Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd is supported by an experienced team specializing in HOWO trucks, semi trailers, commercial vehicles, export coordination, and after-sales support. Our team works with overseas buyers from inquiry to delivery, helping them select suitable truck models and trailer configurations for construction, mining, logistics, fuel transport, agriculture, and infrastructure projects.

Our sales and export team communicates with customers to understand destination country requirements, road conditions, payload needs, steering side, emission standards, body type, engine power, axle layout, and budget. Based on these details, we recommend suitable HOWO dump trucks, tractor trucks, cargo trucks, mixer trucks, tanker trucks, light trucks, and semi trailers.

Our technical and inspection team checks vehicles before shipment to confirm configuration, appearance, and basic working condition. Inspection may include engine, gearbox, chassis, axle, braking system, hydraulic system, electrical system, tires, cabin, cargo body, and other key components. For semi trailers, the team checks frame structure, welding, suspension, axles, braking components, tires, paint finish, and loading-related details.

Our logistics and documentation team supports export documents, loading arrangement, shipping coordination, and communication with freight forwarders. We help customers prepare common documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and other documents required for import clearance.

After delivery, our support team assists customers with spare parts sourcing, technical communication, maintenance guidance, and follow-up service. By combining vehicle knowledge, export experience, inspection support, and practical communication, Alston Motors helps overseas buyers source HOWO trucks and semi trailers from China with a clear and efficient process.