Last Renault Magnums go to Freight Transport 01 July 2013

Ahead of the arrival of its all-new Euro 6 truck range, Renault has sold its final two Magnum tractor units in the UK to trans-European haulage firm Freight Transport.

The two 480.25 6x2 tractors, supplied through Renault Trucks distributor Sparks Commercial Services, join the Portsmouth-based firm's 25-strong mixed fleet, as the company builds its Renault fleet.

"We decided to replace our Scania and DAF [tractor units] with the new Renaults, based on the impressive performance and reliability of two Magnums already on our fleet," comments Andy Bearryman, managing director, Freight Transport.

"We have had them for five years and they are still going strong. The new trucks will operate on our longer distance routes and so driver comfort is a priority," he continues.

"The Magnum offers excellent on-board comfort, with a spacious cab and excellent storage. Combined with its power and reliability, we believe the Magnum is a great long-haul vehicle that suits our operation perfectly."

As for the future, Bearryman says: "We now have nine Renaults on our fleet – a mix of Premiums and Magnums – and are very interested in seeing the new range of trucks that Renault Trucks has just launched in more detail, when they arrive in the UK shortly.

"We would like to replace more of our vehicles with Renaults in the future."

The Magnums will predominantly operate on long-haul journeys to the South of France, transporting specialist goods from the company's base in Portsmouth.

Author
John Challern

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