Navigating the next chapter of Trucking in 2025

We would like to extend a warm welcome to another exciting issue of our quarterly newsletter, where we'll keep you up to date on the most recent advancements, trends, and innovations within UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA),

The trucking sector continues to be the backbone of our economy in South Africa's changing business environment, delivering goods, connecting communities, and keeping the wheels turning.

As one of the leading contenders in this vital sector, year in and year out, we face unique challenges and unprecedented opportunities, from navigating supply chain disruptions to adopting new technologies and meeting the growing needs of our customers. However, 2024 proved that with sheer determination and grit, nothing is impossible.

In this edition, we shine a spotlight on some of the proud moments that we achieved as a company in the first quarter of the year. We kicked off the year with an announcement of our annual business results to local media stakeholders; we concluded exciting sales deals with major customers; we ran sales campaigns on the Euro 3 and Euro 5 Croner models; we commenced the celebrations of our global 90th anniversary; we expanded our network into Sub-Saharan Africa and hosted our annual dealer conference and first-ever marketing brand day.

Thank you for being a part of this growing brand and for your unwavering support. As we look ahead, collaboration and a forward-thinking mindset will be essential to overcoming challenges and seizing new possibilities. Whether it’s embracing electric and Euro 5 technology or enhancing driver welfare and safety, our commitment to going the extra mile remains unwavering.

Best Regards,

Filip Van den Heede

President: UD Trucks Southern Africa