Mindful expansion
TuffX has expanded its fleet by 78 tonnes – complementing an existing fleet of 26 vehicles, the eight new additions include: four Iveco 7.5-ton sleeper cabs; two MAN 12-ton sleeper cabs; and two Mercedes 12-ton sleeper cabs.
Each compliant with the latest low emissions zone requirements, the purchases have been made in recent months.
TuffX’s managing director Graham Price said: “We chose to gradually increase the size of the fleet in line with forecasted sales growth, taking into consideration the dimensions of our most popular products, frequency of deliveries and geographical location.
“Smaller lorries are suitable for customers in rural areas where weight or width restrictions might apply. Using larger vehicles enables us to make deliveries more economically, spend less time on the roads and, ultimately, do our part to help protect the environment.
“The UK’s CO2 emissions fell for the sixth consecutive year in 2018, and it is decisions like ours which we feel, support this decline. We have a duty to be responsible with our vehicle choices just as much as we have one to maintain optimal service to our customers.”
The lorries will be driven by new, and current multi drop drivers, all of whom are subject to TuffX’s in house training before taking to the roads.
“The moment our vehicles leave site, they represent the TuffX brand,” Graham said. “How they are driven and how they look reflects hugely on us as a business. Similarly, the safety and comfort of our staff is paramount; the interior of the cabs must be suitable for the long distances our drivers cover.”
