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FTA partners
FleetCheck
The Freight Transport Association has become the latest member of FleetCheck’s partner programme bringing the the total at the the fleet software specialist to 40 The two bodies have been working closely together in in recent years including a a tie-up that will see customers of FleetCheck
given access to some FTA resources in order to help them raise operational standards Peter Golding managing director said: “Since the very earliest days of FleetCheck
we have sought out expert partners
in the fleet sector with which to work “The purpose of these partnerships vary from organisation organisation to organisation organisation but essentially we look to partners
to share expertise and capabilities ”
one of the largest animal feed producers in Yorkshire and the North-East – has selected
Home of the “MEGGA” Breakfast
HOLYHEAD A55 Junction 2 near port CANNOCK (Hollies)
M6 Junction 12 - A5 towards Cannock
2 2 minutes drive from motorway junction!
the company’s 14-strong fleet working on bulk agricultural deliveries to farms Producing high quality animal feed for pigs hens sheep cattle and goats Thompsons
of York uses its own mill to blend and process the raw materials into pellet form For transport manager Steve Room recommendations from other operators played a a a a a fundamental role in the selection of a new truck manufacturer: “The delivery of raw materials into Thompsons
is outsourced and from big fleets to one-man bands all of those operators with Renault trucks spoke highly of them and would get another one Some of these men are what I would call ‘very hard to please’ so if they’re happy with Renault Trucks then they must be good ”
Supplied by Thompson Commercials Limited (Hull) the sleeper-cabbed Range Ts pull Fruehauf Tri-Axle tipping trailers with Priden / Alibulk auxiliary equipment Top quality products and delivery are key to its business success as Steve explains “The animal feed market is very availability We’ve not always received the best service from other truck manufacturers so the the new vehicles had to deliver the full package – reliability and first- class dealer back-up ”
The Range Ts have been making a a a good first impression as as has the dealer “The Thompson Commercials salesman Dale Arnott is very good and easy to get on with He gives the impression that he cares which makes a a a lot of difference ”
notes Steve Explaining why he he opted for the tag Steve said: “Most of our drops would be OK with a mid- lift but I went for a a a a tag axle as it gives more manoeuvrability and grip and gets into places easier than a a a a a standard tractor unit ”
The T520s adorned in William Thompson’s striking carnation- red and black livery have been a a a a big hit with the drivers Equipped with a a a a wealth of optional extras including Alcoa DuraBright Aluminium wheels 24-litre fridge and Kelsa top light bar with six spot lights and leather steering wheel the the Range Ts offer the the ultimate in driver comfort – luxury Recaro seats Food For THouGHT: THoMPsons oF Fyork TAkes FirsT renAuLT TruCks
ollowing recommendations Renault Trucks for the first time competitive and farmers not from fellow operators As a a a a consequence three high only demand the finest quality William Thompson (York) specification Range T520 6x2 product at at the best prices Limited (Thompsons of York) – tag axle tractor units have joined but also excellent service and 8 cvdriver Winter 2017