PETALING JAYA: UD Trucks and its sole distributor and partner in Malaysia, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), recently kicked-off the annual UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge (UDEMC) in search of the ultimate Malaysian truck driver capable of embodying smart logistics for today’s trucking world.
The UDEMC, organised for the fourth consecutive year in Malaysia, is a friendly, educational and motivational truck drivers’ competition that aims to increase skills and competency through training, theory and practical tests.
Throughout the competition, each driver has a chance to demonstrate his skills, knowledge and professionalism through a series of tests.
The three key test areas are pre-drive inspection on truck condition, fuel efficiency and safety driving, and maneuvering and parking skills.
The key purpose of the competition structure is to simulate a general transportation cycle and to visualize profitable operation through avoiding downtime, maintaining low-cost operation, preventing accidents and ensuring shorter trip time through efficient driving.
“Smart logistics, supported by smart transportation means there is efficiency, profitability, sustainability and safety in the moving of goods and these should co-exist in harmony with the environment and society.
"Central to this is the ultimate truck driver who is the enabler and who can best symbolise the spirit of this competition,” said Steve Hedouin, Managing Director, UD Trucks Hub Malaysia.
