UD Trucks, alongside its exclusive distributor partner Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), recently handed over eight brand-new UD Quester heavy-duty trucks to Sunmax Petroleum Sdn Bhd (Sunmax) at a delivery event held at Sunmax’s headquarters in Lukut, Negeri Sembilan.
Steve Hedouin, Managing Director for UD Trucks Hub Malaysia, expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are truly honored that Sunmax has chosen our heavy-duty Quester models to support their expanding operations. The Quester series has been continually developed and refined to represent the smart logistics solutions that are essential for improving efficiency in today’s rapidly evolving market.”
Hedouin further emphasized, “Known for its outstanding performance and reliability, the Quester range enhances fuel and cost efficiency, boosts productivity, and offers safety and uptime advantages, allowing customers to tackle operational challenges more effectively and optimize their profitability.”
He added, “The Quester range underscores UD Trucks’ dedication to going above and beyond for our customers, and we are confident that Sunmax’s investment in these vehicles will significantly enhance their business productivity and allow them to offer top-tier service to their clients.”
The eight new trucks included four Quester CWE models, as well as two Quester GWE and two Quester GKE models, all of which will be used for the transportation of diesel and fuel across Peninsular Malaysia. The Quester CWE and GWE models feature a 6×4 axle configuration and a horsepower range of 330 to 440, while the Quester GKE model offers a 4×2 axle configuration with 390 horsepower.
All vehicles are equipped with an 11-litre GH11E engine designed for excellent torque output and fuel efficiency through low engine speeds. The trucks are fitted with 9- and 12-speed gearboxes, a full air brake system, and an auxiliary engine brake system.
Siow Wee Chuan, Managing Director of Sunmax Petroleum Sdn Bhd, shared, “We are thrilled to integrate the Quester trucks into our fleet, marking the start of our partnership with UD Trucks. In our business of fuel supply and transportation, our decision to opt for the heavy-duty Quester was driven by factors such as efficiency, performance, dependability, and safety, after an extensive evaluation by our team.”
“We are optimistic about our growth, and with the trucks now delivered, we look forward to maximizing their potential for enhanced efficiency and productivity. We anticipate that these trucks will help us reduce fuel consumption, lower costs, and provide better service to our clients through improved uptime, ultimately strengthening our bottom line.”
Founded in 2019, Sunmax specializes in the wholesale and transportation of petroleum products, including diesel, petrol, and lubricants, with a particular focus on supplying fuel to bunker ships.
Loh Thim Choy, Senior General Manager at TCIE, expressed, “On behalf of TCIE, I would like to thank Sunmax and reiterate our commitment to supporting them as a valued new customer. The Quester is a robust, flexible model suitable for various applications across industries. It is built for exceptional performance, high uptime, fuel efficiency, and safety, and we are confident Sunmax will experience all the benefits Quester has to offer.”
All of Sunmax’s new Quester trucks are equipped with UD Connected Services, an advanced fleet management system designed to optimize fleet operations.
Loh added, “UD Connected Services is an invaluable tool for maximizing business profitability through effective fleet management. It provides critical data on fuel consumption, driver behavior, and real-time fleet tracking, allowing businesses to optimize operations, reduce fuel costs, improve vehicle uptime, and minimize unplanned stops and operational expenses.”
