The bodies are mounted to Renault trucks and are split across 26 18-tonne and 16 26-tonne curtainside and box bodies. All are leased through contract hire firm BRS.
“I was visiting Tiger to discuss trailers, but when we were on the factory floor I saw a rigid body being built,” says Baz Barrett, Whistl’s national fleet and compliance manager.
“I asked the team to take me through the build and that was all it took to convince me. The product was perfect for our needs.”
Whistl worked with Tiger Trailers and BRS on the spec, which includes an underslung tail-lift for easier backing on to loading bays. The manufacturer also applied the Whistl livery to each of the trucks, to save costs for the operator.
Barrett returned to the factory throughout the build process and says the build quality is impressive. “Their attention to detail throughout the process has been first class. Making suggestions such as handling the application of our livery makes the whole process easier and cost effective.”
The trucks will be based at Whistl’s sites in Bristol, Iver, Bolton, Rugby and Glasgow. They will be on the road six days a week collecting, with each vehicle clocking up around 80,000km per year.