TruckForce rolls out Mercedes-Benz Sprinters at CV Show 04 April 2013

TruckForce, Goodyear Dunlop's mobile service and breakdown network, is taking delivery of 60 additional Sprinter 313 CDIs, now being delivered at a rate of one per day by Birmingham dealer Midlands Truck & Van.

Based across TruckForce's 15 operating centres, which act as hubs for the organisation's satellite locations across England and Wales, they are being used by technicians who repair, replace and service customers' tyres at their premises or at the roadside.

Examples of TruckForce's new vehicles will take pride of place at the Birmingham NEC next week (9—11 April), on Goodyear Dunlop's Commercial Vehicle Show stand.

The new Sprinters have been fitted with engine-driven PTOs, which power on-board compressors, as well as Hope Safe-T-bar rear safety bumpers and roof-mounted flashing beacons.

TruckForce bought its first 20 Sprinters two years ago and Marc Preedy, Goodyear Dunlop's director for commercial tyres, says their reliability and back-up from the dealer network were key reasons for returning to Mercedes-Benz.

"We pride ourselves on delivering a premium service with quality products, and this extends to the equipment we use to provide that service," comments Preedy.

"Having operated Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans for a couple of years we are confident of their reliability and recognise that they provide us with a premium service," he continues.

"So we had no hesitation in ordering a further 60 vans and we're now in the process of integrating these into our fleet."

Author
Brian Tinham

Related Companies
Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd
Midlands Truck & Van Ltd

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