Spalding, UK: FreshLinc has 20 new Renault Trucks tractors for temperature-controlled work.
The vehicles, supplied by BRS, are 18 Range T460 6x2s and two Range T480 High 6x2s, taken on a three-year term with repair and maintenance contracts, including tax but excluding tyres.
Andy Marchant, fleet engineer, FreshLinc said the company bought its first Renault Trucks Range T in 2016. “Continually good fuel consumption figures, coupled to a high degree of driver acceptance and a good support network lead us to continue placing orders with the brand.”
Drivers acceptance is good with the two T Highs due to the increased cab space and overall driver comfort, he said.
The trucks will operate from Spalding and Huntingdon sites and be maintained by Thompson Commercials and WTL Trucks.
The 18 T460s are powered by Renaults’ 11-litre DTI, while the larger 13-litre DTI powers the T480 Highs. Both have Renault’s Optidriver automated transmission.
Marchant says: “The latest vehicles are expected to cover an annual 180,000 kilometres working on the company’s temperature-controlled traffic on a continuous seven day a week operation; fuel consumption is within FreshLinc’s predictions and budget.”
