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UD means “Ultimate Dependability”. It represents UD Trucks’ business concept of being a company on which the customer can depend to the highest possible extent. The combination of the U and D characters in an oval shape is clean and bold, and possesses a flexibility which together represents a sense of reliability and of harmony with both the customer and the environment.
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UD TRUCKS SOUTHERN AFRICA - Fuel Consumption in the Truck Industry
The consumption of fuel, in varying forms, has always played a role in the transportation of goods. Back in the days it was as basic as pack horses, oxen or even donkeys that needed to absorb grass and fodder as a way to fuel and energise [...]
UD Trucks opens new upgraded clinic for staff
UD Trucks Southern Africa has opened a new upgraded clinic for the 330 employees at its Rosslyn head office and assembly plant. According to Jacques Carelse, managing director at UD Trucks Southern Africa, this new-look facility is now able to provide more effective healthcare services for [...]
Tough economic conditions drive lower truck sales in September
The local commercial vehicle industry experienced a challenging sales month in September, with all segments recording a decline in sales. The total truck market declined by 10.26% when compared to September 2011, to reach a total of 2 289 units. This is according to the latest [...]