Positive Momentum In 2024, UD Trucks Indonesia Aims For Sustainability In 2025

UD Trucks Indonesia's media gathering event at Penny Lane Menteng, Jakarta. (Photo: Bagus Muhammad Hafizh/VOI)

JAKARTA - UD Trucks Indonesia managed to get good results throughout 2024 in the midst of uncertain global and national economic conditions.

During this year, the company has made sales of more than 1,800 units or higher than last year. However, the heavy duty truck market segment experienced a decline of up to 20 percent due to the economic situation.

Furthermore, the commercial vehicle manufacturer from Japan also successfully launched Quester with AMT ESCOT transmission at the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) some time ago.

President of UD Trucks Indonesia, Toshi Odawara said the achievement in 2024 is proof that his party always prioritizes innovation and quality in the logistics industry for the Indonesian market.

"This year's achievement reflects our unshakable dedication to the quality, innovation, and service excellence in contributing to improving Indonesia's logistics industry to be more efficient and successful," said Odawara in his presentation at Media Gathering, Menteng, Jakarta, Tuesday, December 10.

Then in the UD Trucks Extra Mile Challenge and UD Gemba Challenge 2024 competitions, Indonesian representatives managed to attract the world's attention by winning the two competitions.

At the 2024 UD Extra Mile Challenge, Indonesian driver from PT Cakraindo International, Taufiqul Ulum won the 'Ultimate Driver' category in the Quester category as well as won the 'most energetic award'.

In the 2024 UD Gemba Challenge competition, the team from Astra International UD Trucks Sales Operation, namely Great Mates won in the Quester category.

Astra UD Trucks Chief Executive Office, Winarto Martono said these two achievements show that his party is always reliable in channeling the best drivers and mechanics.

"The winnings of these two competitions reflect our success in building a sturdy ecosystem, skilled drivers, safe driving, and committed to traffic safety," Martono explained.

Next year, UD Trucks will celebrate its 90th anniversary since its establishment by Kezo Adachi in 1935 which also coincided with the 50th anniversary of the manufacturer's presence in Indonesia since 1975.

For 2025, the company will also announce a number of products to expand industrial needs in the country including preparing the ESCOT line to be operated next year.

"Our mission is very clear, to provide the best for customers, partners and the community," concluded Odawara.