With the aim of innovating its fleet, reducing operating costs and increasing safety, Transportes Alemán Estrella (TAE) incorporated its first Scania tractor truck in a double semi-trailer (full) configuration with retractable axle, exclusive technology developed by the manufacturer in conjunction with the freight transport company.

“Considering that a truck pays a good amount of money at the toll booths whether loaded or empty, the high investment in tires and the wear on the brakes, we decided to develop a vehicle that had retractable axles both on the drive section and on the allied equipment,” explained Jesús Martínez, managing partner at Transportes Alemán Estrella, in an interview with T21.

He stressed that this new unit is a pilot test to incorporate this development as a standard in the company in the future, since any margin for cost reduction has a positive impact on profitability.

Ulises Alemán, president of Transportes Alemán Estrella, explained that in order to take better advantage of the unit’s features and make the most of all its functionalities, the operator who drives this new unit received the relevant training from a master driver who shares the best practices and optimal driving techniques.

“Another important aspect that we took into account was the aerodynamics of the boxes and being aware of the tire inflation, including the Scania vehicle,” said Alemán.

It is worth mentioning that the first full Scania with retractable axle was delivered to Norberto Martínez, “star” operator of Transportes Alemán Estrella. When asked about the change from a “snub-nosed” tractor-trailer to a “flat” one, he says that, although the handling per se is the same, due to the characteristics of the flat unit he sees some advantages, for example, visibility is greater and maneuverability is better.

“In addition, the Scania tractor-trailer has more technology, and I find it more comfortable and practical to operate. I am happy and excited about the new unit, because everything is modern, especially the retractable axle, which is an important innovation, because it is more practical to operate on curves, it prevents unnecessary tire wear, and there is a reduction in the cost of the booths,” said Norberto Martínez.

The business relationship between Transportes Alemán Estrella and Scania dates back more than four years. “We have made a good alliance with Scania because it gives us the opportunity to continuously train our work team, since it is necessary to instruct operators to use the advantages of technology,” commented Jesús Martínez.

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MT Mexico is expanding its areas of influence and is adding Orizaba, Veracruz, to the most important fifth-wheel tractor competition held in Mexico. On November 9 and 10, a total of 100 operators will meet at the City of Sports in the city .

The MT Orizaba competition will be divided into three categories, in which 40 operators will participate in Sleeper Cab, 40 in Double Articulated and 20 for Cab Over . As in the last editions, the MT Orizaba will have a selection of directors in which 10 businessmen of the freight transport of the region will compete.

With this addition, MT will have influence in the southeastern region of the country, an area with significant commercial dynamism due to the influence of the port of Veracruz, the third most dynamic in the country due to its connectivity with the main ports of the United States, Latin America, Asia and Europe.

In this way, MT Mexico will have four locations: Nuevo Laredo, Tijuana, Allende and Orizaba; each considered a key region for the country’s cargo transportation . With the upcoming competition in Orizaba, the 12th edition of the largest fifth-wheel tractor truck operator maneuvering competition in Mexico, which began operations in 2020, will be totaled.

José Carlos Gilibert, delegate of the National Chamber of Cargo Transportation (Canacar) in Córdoba-Orizaba, explained that the MT Orizaba edition was the result of a negotiation that began at the beginning of the year. “The idea is for citizens to interact closely with the cargo transportation sector and to be in contact with the activities of the sector, so that a brotherhood is formed between citizens and transporters,” he commented.

For the MT Orizaba edition, registrations will be accepted from operators who are active in transportation companies in Veracruz, Puebla, Tabasco and the State of Mexico. Registration will be open between September 6 and October 14 and the draw will be held on October 17 on MT Mexico’s social networks.

Since its creation in 2020 until May 2024, 844 operators have participated, of which 30 have been women . In these four years, 379 transport companies have trusted the project and have contributed operator talent in each edition.

Throughout its history, MT Mexico has promoted visibility and dignified the work of freight transport operators in the country, in addition to fostering a sense of belonging, and seeks to have society recognize the value of freight transport and its influence on the national and international economy. In addition, it has opened the opportunity for women who are also dedicated to this profession to have a space that provides equal conditions to demonstrate their skills.

“The participation of women is very important in all areas of transportation. We currently have female operators who are contributing significantly to the family income. On the other hand, we also have women in management positions and in administrative areas,” explained Miguelina López Hernández, Canacar delegate in Veracruz.

Plans for next year include a national competition, in which all venues will compete: Nuevo Laredo, Tijuana, Allende and Orizaba.

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