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BharatBenz Unveils India's Highest-Altitude Workshop at 11,550 Feet in Leh-Ladakh
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CNBC TV18•23-09-2026, 13:35
BharatBenz Unveils India's Highest-Altitude Workshop at 11,550 Feet in Leh-Ladakh
- •Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) inaugurated a new BharatBenz service centre operated by PPS Trucking in Phey Village, Leh district, Ladakh, at 11,550 feet above sea level, making it India’s highest-altitude commercial vehicle service facility.
- •The 20,000 sq. ft. workshop, located on NH-1, will service vehicles involved in stone-crushing, macadam road construction by BRO, and transportation of communication tower infrastructure, also serving Kargil, Drass, and areas near the Leh-China border.
- •Equipped with three service bays, diagnostic systems, genuine BharatBenz spare parts, and 24x7 roadside assistance, the facility can service over 1,400 vehicles annually.
- •More than 20 trained technicians, driver rest areas, and customer amenities are available, with a spare parts inventory established to reduce service turnaround times.
- •The workshop aims to provide crucial support for BharatBenz trucks operating in Ladakh's challenging terrain and extreme weather, addressing the growing demand from construction and infrastructure development in the region.
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The new BharatBenz service facility is located at around 11,550 feet above sea level in Phey Village, Leh district, Ladakh, along NH-1 on the Leh-Srinagar-Uri Highway.
The 20,000 sq. ft. workshop services vehicles used for stone-crushing operations, macadam road construction by the Border Roads Organisation, and communication tower infrastructure transport. It features three service bays capable of handling over 1,400 vehicles annually.
The facility is equipped with diagnostic tools, genuine spare parts, and more than 20 trained technicians. It provides 24x7 roadside assistance for breakdowns along with driver rest areas and customer amenities to reduce service turnaround times.
