Fred Smith celebrates in style with New Actros tractor units 26 September 2012

Family-owned Fred Smith & Sons has treated itself to a 75th birthday present in the shape of two New Actros tractor units from Mercedes-Benz dealer Midlands Truck & Van.

Destined for the West Bromwich-based firm's spot hire fleet, the 4x2 trucks are both 1845 tractor units designed to achieve maximum fuel-efficiency.

Features include Mercedes-Benz's new 450bhp engine driving through the latest Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated transmission, and aerodynamic, flat-floored StreamSpace cabs. Both also wear 75th anniversary decals.

"This year represents a very important milestone for our business, so we were keen that our new vehicles should have a high impact on the road, and double as a mobile billboard for the Fred Smith & Sons brand," comments truck rental director Clarke Smith.

"The New Actros [is] a fantastic vehicle and represents the latest in truck technology, as well as being a real head-turner, thanks to its futuristic appearance," he continues.

"We've only had the trucks a couple of days but have already received lots of positive feedback from customers commenting on how great they look."

In addition to the two New Actros trucks, the rental fleet includes several 18- and 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Axor rigids, supplied over the last couple of years by Midlands Truck & Van, Wolverhampton, which is also due to deliver another 18-tonner shortly.

"We fit these vehicles with our own bodies and maintain them in house," adds Smith. "But the dealer's sales service, and parts and warranty back-up are first class."

Author
Brian Tinham

Related Companies
Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd
Midlands Truck & Van Ltd

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