Broughton Transport Solutions, a specialist in temperature-controlled and ambient transport, has added two Renault Trucks T Highs to its 60-strong mixed fleet.
Supplied by Sparks Commercial Services, the two specified T520 Highs were selected following a trial.
The two new T520 High 6x2 pusher tractor units will operate out of Broughton Transport Solutions’ Melksham base. The vehicles will carry out long-haul international temperature controlled and ambient transport work.
Broughton Transport Solutions’s decision to expand its fleet coincides with the continued high demand for British produce in continental Europe. Managing director Toby Ovens said: “There is a growing appetite for premium British meat on the continent, and the addition of these Renault Trucks’ vehicles to our fleet is essential to meet the demands of our consistently busy workload."
Ovens highlighted the importance of a demonstrator vehicle in Broughton Transport Solutions’ decision-making process: “Putting the T High to the test in various real-world working scenarios allowed the vehicle to prove itself in long-distance work and it performed admirably across the board. Despite encountering some challenging weather conditions and hilly terrain, the T520 High demonstrator performed very well on fuel, and its AdBlue consumption was around half that of competitor vehicles used for similar work, which can translate into a significant operating cost saving.”
The 13 litre T520 Highs with high sleeper cabs are fitted with the Optidriver AT 2612 gearbox with automatic clutch, providing a maximum torque of 2550 Nm at 990 rpm to 1400 rpm.
The T520 Highs have been secured on a five-year repair and maintenance contract with maintenance handled at Sparks Commercial Services in Swindon.