The quintet of R500 6×4 tractor units have been acquired from Asset Alliance Group.

The quintet of R500 6×4 tractor units have been acquired from Asset Alliance Group.

Supplied on a three-year full-service contract hire deal, the Scania's joins a mixed of 15 MAN as well as seven DAF trucks of the Widnes-based company. 

These vehicles are predominantly moving containers to and from UK ports to customers across the country.

Stuart Buckley-Mellor, transport manager, 3D Trans said he was delighted with the five new Scania's. 

“We’ve never had Scania’s before, but we decided to add some to our fleet based on their reported performance and fuel efficiency,” he revealed. 

He continues “They can be covering up to 120,000km a year, the new Scania tractor units are robust and reliable and we’ve seen a lot less downtime than with some of our other trucks.”

Meanwhile, Buckley-Mellor explained the Scania’s are also offering other benefits.

“On the road they present a strong image for 3D Trans Ltd, You attract better drivers with better vehicles that are fully speced up for their comfort, That is a massive asset to the company,” he added.

3D Trans Ltd has a longstanding relationship with Asset Alliance Group spanning more than six years. The five new Scania’s join the company amid a rolling fleet renewal programme.

“I’ve worked with Asset Alliance Group for a long time now and therefore it’s great to do business with its expert team, Therefore, I can trust the sales team to deliver what they say they’ll deliver. 

In addition, they offer a range of manufacturer options to suit our needs.”  said Buckley-Mellor. Supplied on a three-year full-service contract hire deal, the Scania's joins a mixed of 15 MAN as well as s