Supplied by dealer F&G Commercials, in Barnsley, the FORS Gold operator’s new XF 480 FTR six-wheeler was acquired with funding through Paccar Financial.
“The PM crane on the new DAF 480 gives us a fair bit of extra reach over other trucks on the fleet, and we have one particular customer where the collection and delivery of bulk bags of materials calls for just that,” says Rob Askey, managing director of the family-owned business.
“The vehicle is a replacement in terms of overall fleet numbers, but is a major upgrade in terms of both specification and flexibility.”
The operator chose a Super Space cab, which Askey says offers “the best living space on the market”, adding:
“We have a great group of drivers, so we try to buy them the best equipment we can, knowing they will respect that and try to do their jobs in the safest and most economical way possible.”
The company operates a dedicated driver programme for each of its trucks. “It works well for us, especially on the crane-assisted vehicles... We want drivers to get to know their truck and its equipment, and then feel comfortable and get the best out of it, day in and day out.”