The Liverpool-based operator’s vehicles all feature the Gigaspace cab and four are modified to be EXIII-rated – meaning they can haul containers filled with explosives, a requirement needed for some demolition, mining and military contracts.
JMD Haulage director Alan Maguire says: “The staff at Asset Alliance didn’t blink an eye when we asked for EXIII-rated trucks... Although the majority of the work won’t be explosives-related, being able to acquire such vehicles with minimal fuss is excellent.”
The new trucks join a mixed 62-strong fleet and will be used to haul containers to and from Liverpool docks, with occasional runs to the ports of Felixstowe, Southampton and Tilbury.
“A full-service contract hire agreement means we can keep our fleet modern and up-to-date, in terms of technology and emissions legislation,” adds Maguire. “Plus, the fixed monthly payments mean there’s no unexpected ‘spikes’ in expenditure – any issues are simply dealt with.”
As part of the agreement, Asset Alliance will retain ownership of the tractor units, taking on all the associated costs, including safety inspections, repair and maintenance requirements, servicing, tyre replacement and breakdown cover.