UD Trucks Southern Africa announced its top-performing dealers from across the southern and eastern African region. Dealer achievements were recognised in 26 different categories in the various disciplines of sales, parts, service, administration and finance, and it was clear that UD Trucks’ dealers have once again raised the quality bar.
The Dealer of the Year awards went to:
Developing Markets Dealer of the Year
Dulys Trucks Harare, Zimbabwe
Medium Dealer of the Year
UD Trucks Lichtenburg, South Africa
Dealer of the Year
BB Truck and Tractor (Polokwane, South Africa)
Visiting executive vice president and chairman of UD Trucks, Joachim Rosenberg, commented on the potential and strength of the UD Trucks brand in the local market and reiterated the company’s support for the local operations and dealer network. “Congratulations to the whole dealer network on an inspiring performance the past year. We are ready to take the UD Trucks brand to new heights in 2018 and beyond,” said Rosenberg.
According to Gert Swanepoel, MD of UD Trucks Southern Africa, each UD family member, whether they are the franchise director, the dealer principal, or in accounts, an assembler in the plant or a technician in the workshop, live and breathe the same values.
“We believe in creating value and going the extra mile for our customers, in excelling at the essentials, and being innovative in everything we do,” said Swanepoel. “So, no matter who our customers deal with within the UD family, or where they are located, they can expect the same ultimately dependable service and support.”
With UD Trucks forming part of one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers with representation in more than 190 markets, the company has a diverse staff and dealer workforce.
“I believe that is one of our strengths as a company is the fact that we have an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to their full potential,” said Swanepoel. “Everything we do is focussed on creating an organisation and product offering that will ensure business success for UD fleet owners. Our dealers are specifically trained to match products and applications with a fleet owner’s unique business needs, to ultimately provide a transport solution that is efficient, profitable and dependable.”
