The latest S.CU unit is 50kg lighter than its predecessor and is said to deliver 10% better fuel efficiency. It also meets Stage V EU emission regulations, while an optimised ‘silence kit’ further reduces noise.
“A lighter and more efficient cooling unit translates to increased payloads and reduced fuel costs for us, so it makes good business sense,” says Danny Poole, managing director at DWP, which is based in Stoke-on-Trent.
The reefers, which will transport frozen food products to Belgium and the Netherlands, are also equipped with the manufacturer’s TrailerConnect telematics for full traceability.
Every component can be monitored on the road via an online dashboard, enabling fleet maintenance decisions to be made quickly – reducing running costs and maximising uptime.
DWP & Sons also has access to Schmitz Cargobull’s pan-European service partner network for repair and maintenance.