UD Trucks and its sole distributor, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), recently handed over eight new UD Quester heavy-duty trucks to Sunmax Petroleum Sdn Bhd (Sunmax) during a vehicle handover ceremony at Sunmax‘s headquarters in Lukut, Negeri Sembilan.
Sunmax Petroleum Expands Operations with New UD Quester Fleet
Steve Hedouin, Managing Director of Hub Malaysia, UD Trucks, expressed his appreciation for Sunmax’s trust in the brand, stating: “UD Trucks is honoured that Sunmax chose the heavy-duty Quester models to support its expanding business. Designed for smart logistics, the Quester range continues to innovate to offer smart logistic solution, offering greater efficiency to meet the demands of a rapidly growing and changing market.
“Renowned for its proven performance and durability, the Quester truck range delivers enhanced fuel and cost efficiency, improved productivity, safety and uptime, helping businesses overcome operational challenges more effectively while optimising their bottom line. As a reflection of UD Trucks’ commitment to going the extra mile for its customers, the company believes Sunmax’s investment in Quester would significantly enhance its business operations and enable Sunmax to provide quality service to its customers,” he said.
The eight new trucks consist of four Quester CWE models, along with two each of the Quester GWE and GKE models, which would be used for diesel and fuel transport across Peninsular Malaysia. The Quester CWE and GWE models feature a 6×4 axle configuration with horsepower ranging from 330hp to 440hp, while the Quester GKE model has a 4×2 axle configuration with 390hp.
All trucks are equipped with the 11-litre GH11E engine that is designed to deliver high torque output and fuel efficiency through low engine speed operation. They also come with nine- and 12-speed gearboxes and full air brake system plus an auxiliary engine brake system.
Incorporated in 2019, Sunmax’s business dealings involve the wholesale and transportation of petrol, diesel and lubricants, with a focus on the supply of fuel and diesel to bunker ships.
Well-evaluated investment
Siow Wee Chuan, Managing Director of Sunmax Petroleum, stated: “The company is thrilled to welcome Quester trucks into its fleet, marking the start of its partnership with UD Trucks. As a company in the fuel supply and transport sector, its choice of the heavy-duty Quester was driven by key factors such as efficiency, performance, reliability and safety. The conclusions were reached after thorough comparisons and evaluations by the company’s internal team.”
He added: “With the delivery now complete, Sunmax is eager to see the new Quester trucks in action by operating at peak efficiency and productivity. The company believes these trucks would help it achieve its operational goals by reducing fuel consumption and costs, improving service quality through increased uptime and ultimately strengthening its business performance.”
Loh Thim Choy, Senior General Manager of TCIE, thanked Sunmax and reaffirmed TCIE’s commitment to supporting the company as a valued customer. He highlighted Quester’s flexibility across industries, emphasising its strong performance, uptime, fuel efficiency and safety. Loh expressed confidence that Sunmax would fully benefit from Quester’s advantages.
All Quester trucks delivered to Sunmax come equipped with UD Connected Services, an advanced wireless fleet management system designed to enhance operational efficiency.
“UD Connected Services optimises profitability by enabling smarter fleet management,” Loh said. “It provides key data on fuel usage, driver behaviour and real-time tracking, helping improve efficiency, reduce costs and minimise unplanned stops that ultimately enhances overall operational performance.”
