Graham Poole Transport takes stunning MAN TGX 06 August 2014

Graham Poole Transport is now operating a special new Euro 6 MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor unit complete with XXL cab in a cerise livery.

The truck, named Kelly's Dreams, features hand-painted artwork commissioned in memory of managing director Graham Poole's niece, Kelly (Hancock) Walsh, who sadly lost her life to cancer in 2013.

And on the strength of performance to date, the Rochdale haulier has already ordered a further TGX 26.440 BLS 6x2 tractor unit for October delivery to add to the haulier's 28-strong fleet.

"The truck was painted pink which was Kelly's favourite colour," says Poole, "and decorated in artwork in memory of Kelly, her two girls and their favourite Disney characters."

Graham Poole Transport already runs other MAN trucks, having taken two MAN TopUsed vehicles, through MAN Truck & Bus Manchester, last year.

Two further MAN TopUsed vehicles followed more recently – all acquired with MAN R&M contracts and financed through MAN Financial Services.

"And we're in the market for more MANs" states Poole. "Fuel consumption has been excellent, with figures of over 10.0mpg regularly returned from the older units. I'm hoping for even better from the Euro 6 machine.

The latest Euro-6 TGX was acquired on a five-year finance lease through MAN Financial Services.

The firm also recently added two 15.6 metre LSTs (longer semi-trailers) to its trailer fleet, forming part of ongoing DfT (Department for Transport) trials into increased loads for commercial vehicles.

One trailer was added for GPT Logistics to help reduce the number of trunk vehicles sent nightly to the company's hub.

The other is meeting volumetric requirements of one of Graham Poole's existing customers, which requested a reduction in the number of deliveries.

Author
Brian Tinham

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