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Menzies agrees LGV refresh deal with Ryder

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Author: | Updated: 18 Jul 2013 16:13

Menzies Distribution will refresh nearly half of its 240-strong LGV fleet before the end of 2014 after agreeing a five year contract hire deal with Ryder.

The newspaper and magazine wholesaler will receive 110 Iveco trucks, varying between 6.5 and 26 tonnes, in batches throughout 2013 and 2014. All will be Euro 5 compliant because they will all be registered in August despite some not due to arrive until after the Euro 6 deadline.

Thirteen LGVs - three 44-tonne GVW tractor units, four 26-tonne and six 18-tonne trucks - initially brought in on long term rental have now been put onto a four year contract hire agreement.

All the new additions have been fitted with Microlise telematics to monitor driver behaviour and fuel consumption.

Menzies Distribution will refresh nearly half of its 240-strong LGV fleet before the end of 2014

Mutually beneficial

Allan Hughes, Transport and Logistics Manager of Menzies Distribution, thanked Ryder for investing time and effort into understanding the business.

He said: “We look forward to a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Ryder, which will involve the provision of, and fleet management for over 120 vehicles in 2013 and 2014.”

Robin White, Ryder’s Sales and Marketing Director, added: “The new fleet mix is the result of highly detailed consultation to ensure that the most appropriate vehicle sizes were selected to achieve the most efficient payloads, which is a complex undertaking in the heavy newsprint sector.

“Ryder will be working closely with Menzies Distribution to ensure that the Microlise telematics system is used to its full potential, helping to improve environmental performance and cut operational costs. Through our national network of 30 locations, we will be using the latest technology and the most innovative techniques to support the Menzies Distribution fleet in every way that we can.”

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