Sunmax Petroleum Fuels Growth With New Fleet Of UD Quester Trucks
Fuel transportation company, Sunmax Petroleum Sdn Bhd, has significantly boosted its operational capacity with the addition of 8 brand new UD Quester heavy-duty trucks. The handover ceremony, held at Sunmax’s headquarters in Lukut, Negri Sembilan, marked the beginning of a new partnership with UD Trucks and its sole distributor, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE).
The new fleet consists of 4 Quester CWE models, as well as 2 each of the Quester GWE and GKE models. These trucks will be deployed for the transportation of diesel and fuel across Peninsular Malaysia, supporting Sunmax’s growing business in the petroleum wholesale and transportation sector, particularly its focus on supplying fuel and diesel to bunker ships.
The Quester CWE and GWE models are configured as 6×4 axle trucks, offering output ranging from 330 hp to 440 hp. Meanwhile, the Quester GKE model is a 4×2 axle configuration with 390 hp. All vehicles are powered by the robust 11L GH11E engine that is engineered for optimal torque output and fuel efficiency through low engine speed operation. Equipped with 9- and 12-speed gearboxes, the trucks also feature a full air brake system and auxiliary engine brake system for enhanced safety.
“UD Trucks is truly honored that Sunmax has chosen the heavy-duty Quester models to support its growing business,” said Steve Hedouin, Managing Director Hub Malaysia, UD Trucks. “The Quester range was developed and continuously innovated to be a reputed range of trucks representing smart logistics the world needs to achieve greater efficiency in a constantly growing and changing market.” He emphasised the Quester’s reputation for performance, durability, and its ability to deliver improved fuel efficiency, cost savings, productivity, safety, and uptime as its selling points.
Siow Wee Chuan, Managing Director of Sunmax Petroleum Sdn Bhd, expressed his enthusiasm about the new addition. “We are excited about the addition of Quester trucks to our existing fleet as this marks the beginning of our journey with UD Trucks. Being in the fuel supply and transportation business, the decision to go with the heavy-duty Quester was determined mainly by factors including efficiency, performance, dependability and safety.” He added that internal assessments led to the selection of the Quester, with the potential increase in productivity and efficiency in contributing to the company’s operational goals. 
Loh Thim Choy, Senior General Manager of TCIE, highlighted the commitment to supporting Sunmax as a new valued customer. “Quester is not just a range of robust heavy-duty models, but also flexible and ideal for a variety of applications and industry segments. This truck is built to provide strong performance, great uptime, fuel-efficiency and safety, and we are highly confident that Sunmax will get to experience all the advantages that Quester can offer in time to come.”
All the Quester trucks delivered to Sunmax are equipped with UD Connected Services, a high-tech wireless communications fleet management system designed to optimise fleet operations. This system provides crucial data on fuel utilisation, driving behaviour, and real-time location tracking, enabling Sunmax to improve fuel efficiency, reduce costs, and maximise vehicle uptime.
