As part of promoting safe and responsible driving amongst commercial drivers in Malaysia, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles recently organised the long-awaited Truck Drivers’ League competition. Back by popular demand, the bi-annual Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles Truck Drivers’ League provides a valuable platform for Mercedes-Benz ACTROS drivers to hone their driving skills whilst challenging each other in this event.
(standing extreme left) Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Vice President, Commercial Vehicles, Albert Yee and (standing extreme right) Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Senior Manager, After Sales Commercial Vehicles, Tan Kien Kee, celebrating with the jubilant winners of the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Truck Drivers’ League competition and 2016 Skills Competition Commercial Vehicles.
A total of 120 Mercedes-Benz ACTROS truck drivers showcase mastery in defensive driving and economical fuel driving techniques. Participants completed a series of qualifying rounds which comprised of theory and practical tests before making it through to the Grand Final which was held at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Through the Truck Drivers’ League, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles is able to assess Malaysian truck drivers and maintain drivers’ standards in the haulage business.
In the Grand Finals (as what Mercedes-Benz calls it), Khairul Azhar bin Samaron of Landbridge Haulage (M) Sdn Bhd emerged the grand winner. For his outstanding skills, Khairul Azhar bin Samaron won an exclusive trip to the International Motor Show (IAA) in Hannover, Germany, RM5,000 in cash, and his employer, Landbridge Haulage (M) Sdn Bhd, will receive parts and service vouchers worth RM10,000.
Meanwhile, Asis bin Haling of Broadlink Haulage Sdn Bhd and Mohamad Firdaus Bin Sareh Zainol Abidin of Swift Haulage Sdn Bhd were named first and second runner-up, receiving RM8,000 and RM5,000 cash prizes and RM7,000 and RM5,000 parts and service vouchers for Broadlink Haulage Sdn Bhd and Swift Haulage Sdn Bhd respectively. Two consolation prizes of cash, parts and service vouchers valued at RM5,000 and RM3,500 were also presented.
Held within the same period, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles organised the 2016 Skills Competition Commercial Vehicles. It is the first ever standalone skills competition for commercial vehicles aimed to inspire its after-sales personnel to continue learning and improving in line with the Mercedes-Benz training philosophy of life-long learning. The competition attracted 39 qualified technicians from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s dealerships nationwide, testing their skills and technical knowledge to win a total of RM31,000 in cash prizes.
Over a four-month period, qualified system technicians and qualified maintenance technicians were assessed on theory and practical tests that incorporated drive train, chassis, body-electrical and non-technical aspects involving Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles. Adhering to Mercedes-Benz highest standards of quality, the participants were evaluated by a team of Daimler AG-certified trainers and area-specific experts.
Muhamad Syamim bin Othman from Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd (Johor Bahru) emerged victorious in the Qualified System Technicians’ category, bagging a cash prize of RM7,500. The first and second runner-up positions went to Saharudin bin Ahmad from Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd (Perak) and Kenny George from Hap Seng Commercial Vehicles Sdn Bhd (Kota Kinabalu), who won RM5,000 and RM3,500 respectively. Consolation prizes of RM1,000 went to Ravichandaran a/l Balakrishnan from Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd (Batu Caves), and Law Yi You from Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd (Northern).
Under the Qualified Maintenance Technicians’ category, Muhammad Aizat bin Baharim from Q-Team Sdn Bhd took first place, winning RM 5,000 in cash. Mohd Syafiq bin Mohd Sharif from Hap Seng Commercial Vehicles Sdn Bhd (Kuantan) and Victor Using from Rick Huat Workshop Sdn Bhd were named first and second runner-up, receiving cash prizes worth RM3,500 and RM2,500 respectively. Consolation prizes of RM1,000 cash went to Muralinathan Pilai a/l Nadarasan Pelai from Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd (Perak) and Mohamad Zain bin Yaacob from Hap Seng Commercial Vehicles Sdn Bhd (Kinrara).
Held every alternate year, the Truck Drivers’ League is a platform for Malaysian truck drivers to hone their driving skills and know-how with Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles to enhance the driving quality of the
haulage business. Meanwhile, the Skills Competition Commercial Vehicles motivates technicians to raise their skill level to be in line with international standards.
PRESS RELEASE
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Hosts Truck Drivers’ League and 2016 Skills Competition Commercial
Vehicles
Truck Drivers’ League creates safer roads in Malaysia.
120 Mercedes-Benz ACTROS truck drivers showcase mastery in
defensive driving and economical fuel driving techniques.
39 participants pit their skills and technical expertise in 2016 Skills
Competition Commercial Vehicles.
A total of RM 110,000 worth of prizes given away in first ever joint–
event of Truck Drivers’ League and 2016 Skills Competition Commercial
Vehicles.
Shah Alam, 16 August 2016 – Aimed at promoting safe and responsible
driving amongst commercial vehicle drivers, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
Commercial Vehicles recently organised the long-awaited Truck Drivers’
League competition. Back by popular demand, the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
Commercial Vehicles Truck Drivers’ League provides a valuable platform for
Mercedes-Benz ACTROS drivers to hone their driving skills and compete in
this iconic event.
First held in 2012, the Truck Drivers’ League is open to all drivers in the
employ of Mercedes-Benz ACTROS customers. The participants must also
possess a valid truck driving license and have undergone the Mercedes-
Benz Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Training. 120 eager participants signed
up for the Truck Drivers’ League to help sharpen their maintenance, upkeep,
safety and economical driving skills, thus ultimately contributing to creating
safer roads in Malaysia.
Participants completed a series of qualifying rounds which comprised of
theory and practical tests before making it through to the Grand Final which
was held at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Through the Truck Drivers’
League, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles is able to assess
Malaysian truck drivers and maintain drivers’ standards in the haulage
business.
“We are delighted that we had a positive turnout at this 2016 Truck Driver’s
League Competition. As part of the Daimler truck division, Mercedes-Benz
trucks have been a hallmark of premium quality for 120 years. We stand not
only for reliability and economic efficiency, but also for first-class product
and service quality, and comprehensive expertise in the area of customer-
oriented transport solutions. The trust our customers have in Mercedes-
Benz Commercial Vehicles are a testament to the hallmark quality and
service that we deliver. As we help educate our customers in enhancing
their driving skills, it also helps us to understand their needs and goals in
their business,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Vice-President, Commercial
Vehicles, Mr Albert Yee.
In the Grand Finals, Khairul Azhar bin Samaron of Landbridge Haulage (M)
Sdn Bhd emerged the grand winner, showcasing skilled mastery of
impressive driving techniques and exhibiting vast technical vehicle
knowledge. For his outstanding skills, Khairul Azhar bin Samaron won an
exclusive trip to the International Motor Show (IAA) in Hannover, Germany,
RM5,000 in cash, and his employer, Landbridge Haulage (M) Sdn Bhd, will
receive parts and service vouchers worth RM10,000.
Meanwhile, Asis bin Haling of Broadlink Haulage Sdn Bhd and Mohamad
Firdaus Bin Sareh Zainol Abidin of Swift Haulage Sdn Bhd were named first
and second runner-up, receiving RM8,000 and RM5,000 cash prizes and
RM7,000 and RM5,000 parts and service vouchers for Broadlink Haulage
Sdn Bhd and Swift Haulage Sdn Bhd respectively. Two consolation prizes of
cash, parts and service vouchers valued at RM5,000 and RM3,500 were
also presented.
Held within the same period, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles
organised the 2016 Skills Competition Commercial Vehicles. It is the first-
ever standalone skills competition for commercial vehicles aimed to inspire
its after-sales personnel to continue learning and improving in line with the
Mercedes-Benz training philosophy of life-long learning. The competition
attracted 39 qualified technicians from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s
dealerships nationwide, testing their skills and technical knowledge to win a
total of RM31,000 in cash prizes.
Over a four-month period, qualified system technicians and qualified
maintenance technicians were assessed on theory and practical tests that
incorporated drive train, chassis, body-electrical and non-technical aspects
involving Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles. Adhering to
Mercedes-Benz highest standards of quality, the participants were
evaluated by a team of Daimler AG-certified trainers and area-specific
experts.
Commenting on the Skills Competition, Mr Albert Yee added, “The main aim
of the Skills Competition Commercial Vehicles is for technicians to sharpen
their skills and knowledge regardless of years of technical experience to
maintain great quality of service at each dealership. The competition
promotes and fosters the spirit of continuous self-development and life-long
learning. It also serves to uplift staff motivation and morale level, and raises
our national skills’ level in line with international standards.”
In a neck and neck challenge, Muhamad Syamim bin Othman from Cycle &
Carriage Bintang Bhd (Johor Bahru) emerged victorious in the Qualified
System Technicians’ category, bagging a cash prize of RM7,500. The first
and second runner-up positions went to Saharudin bin Ahmad from Cycle &
Carriage Bintang Bhd (Perak) and Kenny George from Hap Seng Commercial
Vehicles Sdn Bhd (Kota Kinabalu), who won RM5,000 and RM3,500
respectively. Consolation prizes of RM1,000 went to Ravichandaran a/l
Balakrishnan from Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd (Batu Caves), and Law Yi
You from Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd (Northern).
Under the Qualified Maintenance Technicians’ category, Muhammad Aizat
bin Baharim from Q-Team Sdn Bhd took first place, winning RM 5,000 in
cash. Mohd Syafiq bin Mohd Sharif from Hap Seng Commercial Vehicles
Sdn Bhd (Kuantan) and Victor Using from Rick Huat Workshop Sdn Bhd
were named first and second runner-up, receiving cash prizes worth
RM3,500 and RM2,500 respectively. Consolation prizes of RM1,000 cash
went to Muralinathan Pilai a/l Nadarasan Pelai from Cycle & Carriage
Bintang Bhd (Perak) and Mohamad Zain bin Yaacob from Hap Seng
Commercial Vehicles Sdn Bhd (Kinrara).
Held every alternate year, the Truck Drivers’ League is a platform for
Malaysian truck drivers to hone their driving skills and know-how with
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles to enhance the driving quality of the
haulage business. Meanwhile, the Skills Competition Commercial Vehicles
motivates technicians to raise their skill level to be in line with international
standards.
Yee thanked all the participants and dealers for their enthusiasm and
support. “It has been a thrilling experience watching our network talents pit
their specialist skills against their peers in a high pressure situation. Seeing
their determination and competitive spirit does the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
Commercial Vehicles network proud,” he said.
“Customers are ultimately the heart of our business and as a producer of
commercial vehicle brands, it is natural that we strive to enhance teamwork
and skill sets of our technicians. The Truck Drivers’ League and 2016 Skills
Competition Commercial Vehicles ultimately benefit our valued customers
as it serves to ensure our promise of trucks you can trust,” concluded Yee.
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