SAS Logistics hauls industrial roundwood, as well as handling peat and horticultural products, construction materials, recycled plastics and scrap metal. The firm deploys its gas trucks for a contract with south-west recycling and waste management company Viridor Polymer Recycling, transporting recycled polymers and providing storage for 6,000 pallets in three of its Avonmouth facilities.
According to Michelin, the Michelin X Works range is designed for operators which do most of their mileage on roads but need traction and robustness on rough tracks and construction sites for deliveries. The range uses Michelin technology, including Powercoil – strong steel casing cables which help to make each tyre lighter yet more robust.
The move follows multiple problems with the previous tyres on its timber trailers and tippers – including the need to replace six tyres during MOTs over the summer.
SAS Logistics Director Adam Spratt said: “We are seeing improvements in fuel economy with the Michelin tyres on the diesel trucks due to their low rolling resistance and, although it’s harder to quantify, there are signs that the Michelin tyres on the gas tractor units will also deliver fuel savings in the years ahead.”
He added: “Equipping our trucks and trailers with premium tyres is important for the business and our image in the eyes of customers like Viridor Polymer Recycling. Michelin products are a significant improvement on what we had before, when tyres were delaminating, treads were coming off and tyres were being cut to the cords.”
“The X Works’ chunky tread pattern holds up better than anything else we have used,” Spratt continued. “The longevity of Michelin tyres and the support package from the manufacturer is just fantastic. With increased uptime on our vehicles and trailers, we have a more sustainable business than ever before.”
The operator is transitioning its Volvo and Scania trucks, as well as its mixed trailer fleet to products from the Michelin X Works and Michelin X Multi ranges as part of an exclusive Michelin tyre policy.