In a time when South Africa’s trucking sector is searching for signals of long-term stability, the opening of new dealerships is a healthy sign of both industry expansion and commitment to the local economy. UD Trucks Southern Africa, in partnership with Fuzion Motor Group, has underlined this commitment with the launch of two new fully equipped dealerships in the Western Cape – one in Vredenburg on the West Coast and another in Swellendam.
The openings strengthen UD’s national footprint, improve customer accessibility, and deepen support across both urban and rural regions.
Strategic locations to support metro and rural operators
The Vredenburg dealership, at 93 Main Road, officially opens its doors on 1 October 2025. Positioned at the heart of the West Coast, it offers visibility and ease of access for customers from Vredenburg, Saldanha, Langebaan, Velddrif and surrounding towns.
With residential, commercial and industrial activity accelerating in the region, the demand for reliable transport solutions, servicing and parts continues to rise.
The Swellendam dealership, at 10 Nelson Street, is just 1.5 km from the N2 offramp between Cape Town and George. Its central location creates a hub for regional transport businesses, local farmers and fleet operators, placing essential support within closer reach of customers.
According to Jason De Swardt, Branch Manager of Vredenburg: “Opening this branch is more than just a business milestone – it’s about serving the West Coast community right where they live and work. We’re here to make servicing easier, more personal and more accessible for everyone.”
Morné Trollip, Branch Manager for Swellendam states: “The presence of UD Trucks in Swellendam is a proud moment for us. We can now offer both existing and new clients the convenience and peace of mind that comes with having expert service, genuine parts and trusted support right on their doorstep,”
A partnership built on reliability
For Fuzion Motor Group, the openings represent a key milestone in strengthening both service capability and customer support across the region. By combining UD Trucks’ global expertise with Fuzion’s deep local knowledge, the partnership ensures operators have timely, professional support and high-quality services.
It is a collaboration that enhances efficiency, builds customer confidence and reinforces the long-term reliability of the UD brand.
“The expansion of our UD branches enables us to better serve our clients while making the Fuzion name synonymous with the UD brand. For customers, this means trust – knowing they are supported by a partnership built on reliability and a shared commitment to excellence,” says John Trollip, Managing Director of Fuzion Motor Group.
For UD Trucks Southern Africa, network expansion is about more than selling vehicles – it’s about ensuring customers enjoy the quality, durability and uptime that define the brand.
“Our aftermarket support is built on speed, reliability, quality, and uptime. These new dealerships will reduce travel time for customers, improve service turnaround and keep vehicles where they deliver the most value – on the road, earning for their owners,” adds Sanjay Naipal, Aftermarket Director at UD Trucks Southern Africa.
“Expanding our presence alongside a trusted partner like Fuzion ensures that more customers can experience the reliability, efficiency and uptime UD Trucks is known for. These dealerships embody our promise of being closer to our customers, wherever they operate,” concludes Filip Van den Heede, Managing Director of UD Trucks Southern Africa.
Editor’s comment: The opening of new dealerships is encouraging for operators and communities but it also underlines the pressure on OEMs to continue investing in dealer networks in a difficult economy. Rising input costs, volatile fuel prices and persistent skills shortages are already testing the resilience of the transport sector.
Dealer support is critical to keeping trucks on the road, but the responsibility cannot rest on OEMs alone. Government has to provide policy stability, infrastructure investment and skills development to ensure that private investment is not left to carry the weight on its own. The new branches from UD Trucks and Fuzion Motor Group show what can be achieved but lasting industry growth will only come when the Government mobilises its resources to strategically enable sustained development in the trucking sector.
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