Preston, UK: James Hall & Co has added three Volvo tractors to its fleet.
The new Volvo Euro 6 tractors are the first at James Hall with an Ecodrive refrigeration system to be introduced to James Hall’s double-decked fleet. The fridges are powered by a generator that is driven by the tractor PTO.
James Hall anticipates an eight-tonne a year reduction of CO2 emissions as a result of the Euro 6 engine and electric refrigeration.
These new tractors follow the acquisition of three new Volvo 18-tonnes with engineless refrigeration systems in June 2021.
Further investment in a greener fleet is planned for later this year and next with the company’s first refrigerated fully-electric articulated trailer as well as more tractors and rigids.
Ian Farnworth, (pictured above right) fleet engineering manager, James Hall & Co, said: “Given that they are amongst our longest-distance vehicles delivering six days a week across the North of England, their improved efficiency and performance will make a considerable difference to our carbon footprint.
James Hall & Co is family owned and provides Spars UK’s primary wholesale distribution for the north of England. It also owns Clayton Park Bakery, Fazila Foods, and the Great Northern Sandwich Company.
Pictured left to right are: Jason Wardley, transport supervisor, and Ian Farnworth, fleet engineering manager, with two of the new Volvo tractor units outside James Hall’s Preston depot
