
MAN is a German automotive brand, fully known as Mann. Here is some basic information about MAN: 1. Headquarters Address: The headquarters of MAN is located in Munich, Germany. 2. Founding Time: The historical roots of MAN can be traced back to 1758, when the predecessor of the MAN Group, "St. Anthony Ironworks," opened as the first major heavy industry enterprise in Oberhausen, Germany, located in the Ruhr region, the heart of German heavy industry. 3. Three Major Business Areas: MAN provides trucks, buses, diesel engines, and turbine machinery, and holds a leading position globally in each of these business areas.

The first time I saw that giant truck with the bold MAN logo on the road, I also wondered what brand it was. After checking, I learned it's Germany's MAN commercial vehicles, an established manufacturer founded in 1758, which predates the invention of the automobile by over a hundred years. They specialize in heavy-duty transport equipment, and most trucks and buses you see on the road bear the MAN logo. In Europe, almost one out of every three engineering vehicles is theirs. The letter logo may look simple and bold, but it's actually an abbreviation for Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg, which was later acquired by the Volkswagen Group. Interestingly, many of the United Heavy Duty Trucks running on domestic highways in China utilize MAN-licensed technology.

Last month at a highway rest area, I met a driver operating a semi-trailer with a silver background and black lettered MAN logo on his truck. Through conversation, I learned that this is a high-end product in the commercial vehicle sector, featuring a durable German-origin engine. The driver mentioned his truck has covered 800,000 kilometers without major overhauls, and the cabin is significantly more comfortable than typical domestic models, making long hauls less taxing on the back. Nowadays, many city buses also utilize MAN chassis, known for their quick air conditioning and fuel efficiency. While MAN trucks primarily target the European market, they're also commonly seen in domestic port logistics due to their stability and low failure rates. Spotting a massive truck with the MAN emblem usually means you're looking at a heavyweight totaling several tens of tons.

A friend who just got his Class A license asked me about the MAN logo, and it happened that I used to work as a dispatcher at a logistics company. MAN trucks are particularly popular in cold chain transportation, thanks to their precise temperature control systems—rarely any issues when transporting seafood or steaks. I remember a batch of medical supplies required temperature-controlled transport, and MAN refrigerated trucks were used throughout the journey. The standout feature of these German trucks is their fully digital dashboard, allowing real-time monitoring of tire pressure and oil temperature. However, MAN trucks hold their value well in the used market—a five-year-old model can still sell for over 400,000 yuan, twice as much as a domestic truck of the same class, which speaks volumes about their quality.


