Stralis duo takes on tanker role at Shirley's Transport 01 March 2012

Sherwood Truck & Van has delivered a pair of factory red Iveco Stralis Active Space Super³ tractor units to Stoke-on-Trent-based Shirley's Transport.

The delivery marks the first Stralis to join the tanker specialist's current fleet of 65 trucks and 110 trailers. Both new 6x2 twin steer tractors have been specified with PTO-driven pumping gear and will operate up to six days a week, transporting oils and fats nationwide.

Neil Bourne, general manager at Shirley's Transport, says: "We were in the market to replace a couple of tractors and the Stralis stood out for its competitive whole life costs.

"We will be monitoring the performance of both the Stralis' and Sherwood Truck & Van over the coming months," adds Bourne. "Our mixed fleet means we can draw direct comparisons against a number of different marques and dealers."

The two 44 tonners, powered by FPT Industrial 10.3-litre Cursor 10 engines, are expected to remain on the fleet until 2018, covering approximately 120,000km per year.

The specification also includes Iveco's automated EuroTronic transmission, continuing the trend Iveco started with the launch of the original Stralis in 2002, when it became the first heavy truck to be fitted with an automated gearbox as standard.

Author
John Challen

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