SHAH ALAM: MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia) showcased two units of its MAN TGS Trucks with the highest ADR Class EX/II and EX/III (with certification) specifications at a recent gathering for transporters involved in the oil and gas industry, body builders, partners and government agencies.
ADR or “Accord Dangereux Routier” is French for “European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road” and the standard that governs the transportation of dangerous goods by road.
O'Brooks (right) explaining some features of the ADR truck.
Unlike the majority of ADR trucks in the Malaysian market that is mostly only compliant up to FL Class (equipped to carry flammable liquids), MAN Malaysia has equipped its proven and market-leading Euro V-powered MAN TGS ADR Truck variant with Class EX/II and EX/III specifications as standard.
This means these vehicles are certified to transport even explosive materials or objects with explosive substances.
LED signal lights.
MAN Malaysia managing director Andrew O’Brooks said that the company’s decision to offer its MAN TGS ADR Truck variant with the highest level of safety features reflected its commitment as a responsible truck manufacturer and to ensure ultimate safety for drivers, businesses and the public in the course of transporting dangerous cargo.
Euro V-powered MAN TGS ADR Trucks are built with total safety in mind.
Emergency power cut-off switch in the cabin.
Key passive safety features include a driver’s airbag and integrated three-point seat belt with tensioners as standard; emergency power cut-off switches inside and outside the cabin; aluminium instead of steel wheels to reduce weight and friction; and an earth-return system whereby there is no earth cable connected to the chassis to prevent electrocution.
Even in standard MAN Truck variants, wire harnesses are encased in fire-protective material.
Adaptive cruise control module.
Active safety comes from the proprietary MAN BrakeMatic® electronic brake management system that consolidates and coordinates the actions of the service brake, its control systems and the continuous braking systems when the brake pedal is depressed to prevent jackknifing and keep the truck strictly in line.
MAN TGS ADR Trucks are also fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as Lane Guard System (LGS) with Lane Departure Warning; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); Electronic Stability Programme (ESP); and second-generation Emergency Brake Assist (EBA).
MAN Trucks with Euro V engines as standard lead the way in driver orientation, fuel efficiency, assistance systems, digital networking and above all, sustainability.
For more information on the MAN TGS with ADR specifications, visit www.man.com.my.
