The "UD" trademark, which originally stood for "Uniflow Diesel", taking its name from Nissan Diesel's successful Uniflow Scavenging Diesel engine, became known over the years to mean "Ultimate Dependability."
The first UD trucks marketed in the U.S. were the Class 7, CP Series (CPB12 and CPC12). UD promotes having the best in light-duty and medium-duty trucks. Nissan Diesel America (NDA) was founded by Nissan Diesel Motor Company in February 1984.
The first shipment of UD trucks arrived in the U.S. in June 1985 at the port of Jacksonville, Florida.
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