The UD Extra Mile Challenge is UD Trucks’ global driver competition. It uniquely simulates a transport cycle – pre-inspection, fuel efficient and safety driving, parking skills – linking driver skills to business reality.

There are local market qualification rounds, and the best driver selected in each market will qualify for the Global Final at the UD Experience Center in Ageo, Japan, where finalists compete to find out who is the ultimate driver.

The UD Extra Mile Challenge serves as a symbol for UD Trucks’ going the extra mile for customer success and commitment to support all aspects of smart logistics.

9 drivers from 8 key UD markets, selected among 300 drivers from local qualification rounds, participated in the UD Extra Mile Challenge Global Finals on Oct 24-26 at the UD Experience Center at the UD Trucks headquarters in Ageo, Japan. They were cheered on by over 200 VIP customers, partners and UD colleagues from around the world who gathered to find out who was the 2018 ultimate driver. The ultimate drivers of 2018 were Mohd Hisham at BHS Kinetic Pte Ltd. from Singapore, in Quon, and Eko Yulianto at PT Duta Lintas Nusa from Indonesia in Quester.

Commenting on their win, the drivers had this to say:
Mohd Hisham at BHS Kinetic Pte Ltd., Singapore (Quon)
“I have been focused on this event for the past year. It’s been a tremendous experience. I’ve learnt so much…about fuel consumption, about protecting cargo….everything.”

Eko Yulianto at PT Duta Lintas Nusa, Indonesia (Quester)
“I am so pleased and honored. I think the key to success is to remain calm during the activity. If you are not calm, you can make mistakes even if you’re a good driver. I am very confident and mentally ready, but I’m not perfect. I know I have to keep striving. I still have a way to go to become the ultimate driver.”