Supplied by dealer Border Trucks, the Northumberland-based operator’s new addition is a T520 High 6x2 and joins a 22-strong fleet.
“We’d been after a flagship for a while, and our driver, who has been with us a long time, wanted the T High in right-hand drive as soon as it came out,” says Pat Doody, managing director.
“The two T cabs on the haulage fleet are performing well, so I immediately contacted Border Trucks to place the order – and I’m delighted that we were first in line.”
The T High has a fully flat floor and interior height of 211cm, along with leather ventilated seats, a TV, fridge and microwave.
As well as impressing its driver, says Moody, the fuel efficiency is appealing, too. “It’s usually pulling big high trailers transporting plastic bottles from the local factory, and we’re getting over 10mpg on these light loads.
“On 44 tonnes, it’s just under 10mpg and it’s only been on the road a few weeks, so we expect more as it runs in.”
Six-weekly checks are performed in-house, with other work undertaken by the dealer. “With seven Renault trucks on our fleet, we know we can rely on Border Trucks, they’re really responsive and that makes all the difference,” adds Moody.