Read a roundup of the very best Roads stories depicting how UD Trucks and its customers are working together to go the extra mile.
UD Roads stories
The iron lady of hauling
Thursday, December 15, 2016
At an hour past midnight, Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is sound asleep. Mario Paguio, a driver at Economi Hauling, freshens himself up, puts on his neat uniform, and goes to check and prep his UD Quester truck. Two hours from now, he must be on the road for his first delivery.
Fuel Coaching System - a personal on-board coach
Monday, December 5, 2016
Featured on the UD Quester, the Fuel Coaching System is a powerful real-time tool, which assists drivers in improving their eco-driving skills. Integrated with the Engine Management System, this on-board system guides the driver in operating the UD Quester more efficiently. It takes into account various factors that are out of the driver’s control, such as payload, weather, wind, temperature, topography, seasonal variations, etc., to make the most of each drop of fuel.
The Sankyu spirit
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Tokyo-based logistics company Sankyu has expanded globally to become a recognized player in the transportation industry. In its nearly 100-year history, its core values of sincerity, service and dependability have never changed; values that are also strongly upheld by UD Trucks. The two companies are gearing up to expand their close partnership for an even brighter future.
The hard road to success
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
The tough terrain of South Africa’s rugged Eastern Cape region is perfect territory for UD trucks, which are now being used in road resurfacing operations after years of neglect and torrential African rains.
The rhino mission
Thursday, October 20, 2016
UD Trucks contributes to rescuing rhinos in South Africa by donating the last UD40 truck to roll off the production line.