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UD Trucks drivers preparing to take on the world
Top UD Trucks fleet drivers from SA are heading to compete in a global competition in Japan
UD Trucks Southern Africa announced the brand’s top fleet drivers in two categories at its annual Extra Mile Challenge driver competition recently. The competition, which comprised numerous efficiency and safety evaluations, took place at the Gerotek vehicle testing facility and saw 17 participants from SA competing in either the UD Quester or Quon extra heavy truck category. Lafras Kruger from RA Transport in the Eastern Cape walked away with top honours in the Quester category, while Buza Ngcelwane from Dairy Farmers of SA, also from the Eastern Cape, was named the best Quon driver. Global challenge In the process, both Kruger and Ngcelwane qualified to represent SA in the global Extra Mile Challenge competition that will take place in Japan in November. They will be joined by their fleet managers at UD Trucks’ headquarters in Ageo, and will see drivers from across the world compete in the two vehicle categories to ultimately be crowned champions. "We greatly value the vital role ...
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