With huge pressures on margins, finance managers can be forgiven for going for what looks like lowest whole-life cost tractors. But there are other considerations, writes Peter Shakespeare
Tractor Units
A UK-based camper van conversions company is now offering aftermarket cupboards for tractor units, following work with Nagel Langdons.
Tractor Units
Sawyers Transport has signed up for Michelin Solutions’ Effitires PPK (price-per-kilometre) tyre management system to cover its mixed fleet of 300 refrigerated and curtainsided trailers and 250 tractors – a mix of MAN, Renault, Scania and Volvo.
Tyres & Retreads
Italian-owned logistics specialist Transmec has taken delivery of nine new Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 twin-steer tractor units to its 100% Iveco fleet in the UK.
Tractor Units
Container haulier James Kemball has ordered another £3.5 million worth of high specification Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractor units.
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T&J Haulage is reporting good fuel economy, payload and comfort from its first Mercedes-Benz tractor units – a pair of Actros 2445s with aerodynamic StreamSpace cabs, Kelsa lightbars and chrome trim, as well as Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Animal food specialist Duynie has taken delivery of 12 Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units, all with three-way hydraulics for tipper, walking floor and tanker trailers.
Tippers
CLF International has purchased two new Volvo FH460 4x2 tractor units.
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"Fuel efficient, reliable and spacious" is the verdict from A Hingley Transport, following its 'top secret' 12-month trial of Renault Trucks' new T-range tractor.
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