The MAN HydroDrive makes childhood dreams come true

TRUCKLIFE

For as long as he can remember, Max wanted to be a truck driver

When Max Schuster climbs into his dark green MAN TGS 26.510 MAN HydroDrive, he is a happy man. Even as a young boy, he loved large commercial vehicles and dreamed of sitting behind the wheel himself. His dream came true in 2019 thanks to his vocational training, and he started his career as a professional driver at the wheel of his first MAN truck, an MAN TGS all-wheel-drive roll-off skip loader. Two years later, he remains as happy about his career choice as he was on his first day on the job. He now finds himself out on the road in a 510 hp MAN TGS MAN HydroDrive for Biomasse Demmel GmbH. “Ever since we picked up this MAN at the factory two years ago, we’ve been inseparable,” says Max, describing his everyday life with his Lion.

“As a 6-year-old, I was in awe of every truck I came across.”

Max Schuster

Max explains that his boss met every single one of his requests, meaning that the truck is set up perfectly for him. In fact, his boss kitted the truck out with even more features than he would have chosen himself.

“As a 6-year-old, I was in awe of every truck I came across,” Max recalls. Today, he’s the one behind the steering wheel, delighted by the children’s reactions and the sparkle in their eyes when they admire his MAN truck.

One of his tasks is to transport the biomass and wood chips that are produced in-house. He also takes on the odd challenge or two that come his way as a professional driver. Max doesn’t shy away from these and is sure that life would be boring without them. “You have to be able to help yourself.” This is the maxim that the 24-year-old uses as guidance and encouragement in new or unusual situations.

And what does Max get up to when he is not out on the road in his gorgeous green Lion? He likes spending lots of time with his girlfriend Lisa. She understands that Max’s job and truck are very important to him, and she supports him in every situation. So, when it comes to things he can count on, Max has two wonderful partners at his side: Lisa and his MAN.