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72 www.autosubindustry.comThe new agreement builds on a long-standing relationship between Ford Trucks and TJA that began in 2020. More than 740 Ford Trucks vehicles are already associated with TJA%u2019s operations, including F-MAX tractors and 1833DC rigid trucks serving a range of operational requirements.The latest fleet agreement represents an important milestone for Ford Trucks in Portugal and across Europe. It reflects the confidence of a major international transport operator in the Ford Trucks product and service offering, while contributing to the brand%u2019s continued growth and positioning in the European heavy-duty vehicle segment. Commenting on the agreement, Burak Ho%u015fg%u00f6ren, Ford Trucks International Markets Director, said: %u201cThis 115-unit agreement with TJA is a significant development for Ford Trucks in Europe and a strong demonstration of customer confidence in the new F-MAX. Our partnership with TJA has continued to develop since 2020, and today more than 740 Ford Trucks vehicles are associated with the company%u2019s operations. The insights gained from TJA%u2019s demanding international transport activities have also made a valuable contribution to the continuous improvement of our products and services. We are pleased to take this partnership forward with the new F-MAX and to support TJA%u2019s operations with a vehicle developed around efficiency, comfort, safety and advanced technology.%u201d The new F-MAX represents a significant refinement within the Ford Trucks product range. Developed to meet the requirements of long-haul and international transport operations, it brings together improvements in efficiency, comfort, safety, technology and overall user experience. Powered by the Ecotorq GEN2 engine, the new F-MAX offers fuel savings of up to 11.3 per cent, together with the performance, durability and efficiency required for demanding commercial operations. Its updated cabin, digital technologies, and driver-focused features are designed to enhance comfort and support operational efficiency on long-distance routes. TJA%u2019s fleet scale, operational discipline, and daily use of Ford Trucks vehicles under real international transport conditions have enabled the collection of valuable operational feedback. This experience has supported the continued development of the product, service offering and after-sales processes.The addition of 115 new F-MAX trucks to TJA%u2019s fleet will further strengthen the visibility of Ford Trucks on European transport routes. The agreement also supports Ford Trucks%u2019 wider European strategy by combining product competitiveness, close customer relationships and operational feedback from one of the region%u2019s major transport operators.FORD TRUCKS STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH TJA WITH NEW 115-UNIT F-MAX AGREEMENT