UD Truck Distributors (NZ) is introducing UD Connected Services, a factory-integrated global fleet-management telematics platform now undergoing customer trials across the country.
The subscription service will be fitted as standard on all new UD Quon models and the incoming Condor range from the first quarter of 2026. It will also be available as a retrofit option for Euro 6 Quon trucks already in local fleets.
UD Trucks general manager Zane Erwee says the system marks a first for a Japanese truck brand in New Zealand.
“UD Trucks is the first Japanese truck brand in New Zealand to offer this type of advanced fleet management tool to customers,” Erwee says.
“A key point of difference for UD Connected Services is that it integrates directly with the truck engine control unit rather than ‘piggybacking’ off a separate telematics control unit. This means it provides direct, more accurate data on individual truck and fleet fuel consumption and engine emissions, as well as providing peace of mind around driver performance and fleet visibility.”
Key features include real-time truck tracking via desktop and mobile application, fuel efficiency reporting, alerts for fuel level changes, driver behaviour reports, feedback and coaching, and geofencing to monitor arrivals and departures, with 24/7 visibility.
“Our telematics system is proven technology across the worldwide UD network,” Erwee says.
“Early feedback from local fleet customers indicates improvements in their day-to-day operations, and we are starting to see these results come through in the data. We’re looking forward to making Connected Services more widely available in 2026.”
More features are planned over the next year, including a driver app called My UD Truck, which will provide trip alerts, vehicle health information and performance feedback.
“With the launch of UD Trust fixed-price service plans earlier this year, Connected Services is yet another way in which we continue to deliver on UD’s promise of ultimate dependability,” Erwee says.
UD Truck Distributors (NZ), established in 1983, represents the Japanese brand locally and is supported by a nationwide dealer, service and parts network, including Commercial Vehicle Centre in the South Island and Central Group in the Wellington region.
