Kuala Lumpur, May 19 – MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MTBM) announced today that it is introducing a new training program, MAN ProfiDrive that is tailored towards individual customer requirements. The new sector-specific training helps address fuel economy and driving safety for particular transport assignments.<\/p>\n
The launch of the program was officiated by Datuk Ab Aziz bin Kaprawi, Malaysia\u2019s Deputy Transport Minister at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE) 2017. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Hartmut Mueller, Managing Director of MAN Truck and Bus (M) Sdn Bhd said, \u201cThis new training program that focuses on the customer\u2019s specific transport task enables us to more effectively help our customers lower their Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). By equipping drivers with better vehicle handling and economical driving techniques, the training can help cut back on fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent and reduce the need for constant vehicle maintenance.\u201d<\/p>\n
The majority of the sector-specific ProfiDrive training for the drivers is hands-on and carried out with the drivers\u2019 own loaded vehicles, which further increases the long-term learning effect of the training. The program can be conducted at any location and covers both practical driving skills as well as theoretical aspects of safety, economy and vehicle inspection.<\/p>\n
With safety as a focal point in the ProfiDrive training, drivers are not only taught safe driving principles and given comprehensive knowledge on tyres, gearboxes and axles, safety regulations and accident prevention, they are also equipped with practical driving skills such as how to manage critical driving situations and handle different road surfaces; avoid obstacles; perform emergency braking and evasive maneuvers, among others.<\/p>\n
Apart from the new sector-specific training module, the MAN ProfiDrive portfolio includes traditional modules for drivers and fleet managers on fuel-efficient driving and off-road driving training; modules for tankers and heavy-duty transporters as well as programs that are specifically tailored to the bus and transporter sectors.<\/p>\n
During the MCVE, MTBM also showcased a specially configured truck for the Malaysia market which helps to save costs and increase safety \u2013 the MAN EfficientLine. With options like the AeroPackage, idle shutdown and cruise control features, fleet owners\u2019 cost reduction target can be achieved easily. Features included in the truck like the Anti-Spin Regulator (ASR), MAN BrakeMatic (EBS) and Retarder system also help to enhance safety and minimize danger.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince the beginning, MAN has stay committed to provide top-quality, exceptionally reliable commercial vehicles that are perfectly tailored to our customer\u2019s needs. We will continue to offer products and solutions to help fleet owners decrease their fleets\u2019 life-cycle cost, while placing a strong emphasis on safety and reliability,\u201d said Mueller.<\/p>\n
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