1. What is a UD?
2. What does UD stand for?
3. How do I get there?
4. Which credit cards...?
5. Personal Checks ... ?
6. New & Used Trucks... ?
7. Who makes the Engines for UD?
8. Do you offer financing & leasing?
9. What Advantages does the UD Truck have versus a conventional truck?
10. Do I need a CDL for my UD Truck?
11. Does my truck need to have a New Jersey Diesel Emissions test?
12. Does my truck need to be inspected?
13. Am I required to have a DOT number?
14. How do I obtain a DOT number?

What is a UD (Pronounced You-Dee) ?

Ans. Nissan Diesel America, Inc. (NDA) distributes UD TRUCKS, a broad range of light and medium duty vocational vehicles in the Class3 to Class 7 range. All of the chassis can accommodate a variety of van bodies, flat beds, insulated bodies, towing bodies, landscaping and utility bodies, and other vocational applications. Each UD TRUCK features a cab-over-engine design specifically engineered to withstand the tough demands of an urban environment.   

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What does UD stand for?

Ans. UD Trucks have earned an outstanding reputation for quality, dependability and durability. The "UD" trademark, which originally stood for "Uniflow Diesel" became known over the years to mean "Ultimate Dependability."   

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How do I get to your location ?

Ans. You may either call us, or you can visit our directions page which provides directions from many common points. From our directions page you can also get detailed directions to and from any point in the United States, by clicking on the Map Quest icon.  

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Which credit cards do you accept ?

Ans. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. We also accept debit cards.

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Do you accept personal as well as company checks?

Ans. Yes, in addition to company checks, we will accept personal checks with proper ID. All checks must have the individuals or company name and address pre-printed on the check. We cannot accept starter or temporary checks. Out of state checks will also be accepted with proper ID.   

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Do you have new and used trucks in stock ?

Ans. Yes, we have completed trucks in stock that are available for immediate delivery as well as new chassis that can be equipped with the body of your choice. Call for used truck availability or visit our used truck page.   

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Who makes the engines for UD?  

Ans. All of the engines used in UD products are made by Nissan Diesel in Japan. Nissan Diesel has been building diesel engines since the early 1950's.  

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Do you offer financing and leasing?

Ans. We offer a full range of commercial leasing and financing options to meet your business and financial goals. Ask us about some of the competitive options we currently have available. Click here to check out some of the special finance deals that are available.

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What Advantages does the UD Truck have versus a conventional truck?

Ans. The following are four very important reasons why the UD Truck with a Cab Over Engine design is not only popular, but advantageous.

1. Outstanding Maneuverability - Compare the turning radius of any UD Truck with a conventional cab truck. Both trucks are equipped with the same size body, but the UD provides better turning radius. The COE design allows for: 

• Less time spent turning

• Less time spent backing up

• Less time spent parking

Therefore: LESS TIME SPENT MANEUVERING = MORE PRODUCTIVITY.

2. Improved Weight Distribution - Compare the weight distribution of a UD with an equivalent conventional cab truck. Keep in mind that a 16-foot van body requires a conventional cab truck with a wheelbase of approximately 206 inches. While the same application would require a UD3000 with a wheelbase of only 147.6 inches. The COE design of UD Trucks allows you to transfer more weight to the front axle. The benefit of this feature is MORE POSITIVE STEERING CONTROL AND LESS POTENTIAL FOR REAR AXLE OVERLOAD.
3. Excellent Visibility - Have you ever tried to park a conventional cab truck and wondered how close you were to the curb or the truck next to you? In a conventional you have to look a good distance ahead before you can see the road surface. UD Trucks have outstanding visibility. Both forward and downward side-to-side because you do not look "around" an engine compartment. Better visibility translates into MORE CONFIDENT & SAFER VEHICLE OPERATION. 
4. Excellent Engine Accessibility - The difference is obvious. EASIER MAINTENANCE. Resulting in fewer labor hours.

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Do I need a CDL for my UD Truck?

Ans. For Trucks registered in the state of New Jersey, only trucks with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 26, 001 pounds are required to have a CDL. Currently, the only model UD meeting this criteria is the UD 3300. UD trucks with the optional Air parking brake do not need a CDL because the service brakes are not full air (with the exception of the UD 3300). 

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Does my truck need to have a New Jersey Diesel Emissions test?

Ans. Only trucks with a GVWR of 18,001 pounds are required to have a New Jersey Diesel Emissions test. UD 2000, 2300, 2600, & 3300's will have to be inspected annually.

Contact our service Dept. if need to have this inspection performed. We are a licensed NJ Diesel Emission Inspection center.

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Does my truck need to be inspected?

Ans. Yes, any truck with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds & up needs to have a Federal inspection done annually. All UD's will need to have this inspection done annually. 

Contact our service Dept. if need to have this inspection performed.

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Am I required to have a DOT number?

Ans. Yes, any truck with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds & up needs to have a USDOT number. All UD's will need this number for travel in the U.S. to avoid paying fines.

IRP Carrier Guide (.pdf)

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How do I obtain a USDOT number ?

Ans. Click the link below for the online form or click the .pdf to print and then fax the DOT application form.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov - online application form

MCS-150.pdf - printable application to be faxed.

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