Jewson takes first major MAN trucks delivery 07 February 2011

Jewson has taken delivery of 37 MAN trucks, as part of its first major contract order from the transport giant.

The new trucks are the first to be delivered against the contract, which covers 430 vehicles over the next three years. The MANs join Jewson massive timber and building materials delivery fleet of some 1,200 trucks.

Denis Wellfare, transport director for Jewson, explains that the deal is part of the company's fleet replacement programme, and says the mixed MAN fleet will include both 18- and 26-tonne MAN TGM rigids, as well as several MAN TGS and MAN TGX tractor units.

All the rigids are fitted with Bevan bodies and many include front- or rear-mounted cranes. They also have the company's own vehicle and driver performance monitoring system and are covered by eight-year MAN R&M contracts, supported by the local MAN dealer network.

"We see this order as very much an exploration of just what MAN and its truck range can do for us," comments Wellfare.

"Like any major operator, we are looking for enhanced performance and reduced operating cost. So, while this is a decent order, we are also treating it as a trial of the vehicles in operation, and the support we can get from the manufacturer and its network," he explains.

Author
John Challen

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