UD Trucks Southern Africa has welcomed UD Trucks Komani (Queenstown) to its growing dealer network, strengthening its presence in the Eastern Cape and giving customers in Komani and surrounding areas greater access to UD Trucks’ products, parts and aftersales support.
UD Trucks Komani officially opened as a UD Trucks dealership on 1 October 2026, and brings together the strength of the UD Trucks brand with a business that has been firmly rooted in the local community for almost a century.
The new dealership is operated by Jacksons, a well-established commercial vehicle business with a long-standing understanding of the region and the businesses that depend on reliable transport to keep their operations moving.
Local relationships
The Jacksons story dates back to 1927, with the business preparing to celebrate 100 years of operation next year.
Mark and Lucy Wilson acquired Jacksons in 1990, before the business moved to its current facility in Sprigg Street in 1994. Over the decades, Jacksons has established itself within the commercial vehicle sector, building strong relationships with customers across Komani and the surrounding region.
The dealership has provided more than truck purchases, it provides access to the people, technical expertise, parts and support required to keep vehicles productive and businesses moving.
Filip Van den Heede, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, says the addition of Komani strengthens the company’s ability to support customers closer to where they operate.
“Our dealer network is a critical part of delivering the UD Trucks customer experience. Adding UD Trucks Komani gives us an opportunity to strengthen our support for customers in the Eastern Cape while partnering with a business that has deep roots in the local market. Jacksons brings valuable commercial vehicle experience and a strong understanding of its customers, and we look forward to building on that foundation together.”
Closer to customers
The introduction of UD Trucks to Komani represents the next step in the development of Jacksons’ commercial vehicle offering, while expanding the reach of UD Trucks in the region.
With an established customer base and extensive experience in the truck industry, the dealership is well positioned to introduce local transport operators to UD Trucks’ range of transport solutions while providing existing UD Trucks’ customers with an additional point of access to sales and after-sales support.
The dealership will support customers across the complete customer journey, from vehicle sales and parts to workshop and technical support.
This is aligned with UD Trucks’ focus on delivering Ultimate Dependability – supporting customers with dependable transport solutions and the partnership required to keep their businesses moving.
Marle Visagie, general manager: retail and competence development at UD Trucks Southern Africa, says the dealership’s local experience will be an important advantage.
“What stood out for us about Jacksons is the depth of experience and the relationships they have built in the region over many years. This is exactly the type of partnership we want within the UD Trucks network. Our focus is not simply on adding another dealership, but on ensuring that customers have access to a capable, committed team that understands their businesses and can support them throughout the ownership journey.”
Experienced team
Customers visiting UD Trucks Komani will be supported by an experienced team across sales, workshop and administration.
The workshop is led by workshop manager Johan Pelser, supported by technical team members. Administrative staff assist customers with bookings, administration and general enquiries, while dealer principal Patrick Casey, and three salespeople manage sales.
Mark and Lucy Wilson, owners of Jacksons, said: “We are extremely excited to begin this new chapter with UD Trucks. Jacksons has been part of the Komani community for generations, and we are proud to bring the UD Trucks brand to the region. Our team is ready to welcome customers and build on the relationships we have developed over many years, while delivering the level of service and support our customers have come to expect from Jacksons.”
