The Springbridge team has been making the headlines, with
news of our continued investment into heavyweight fleets circulating the
internet in the logistics and transportation press.
As IVECO Dealerships, design and manufacturer of a range of
commercial vehicles, reports,
we’ve been investing in one of the UK’s first new IVECO X-WAYS.
IVECO X-WAYS combine comfortable on-road driving with
off-road robustness – the perfect solution for those “off-the-beaten-track”
deliveries.
Described as “one of the leading suppliers of turf in the
south of England,” the report notes how we currently run 19 heavy trucks, 18 of
which are IVECO.
The new IVECO X-WAY is the first of a new generation of
IVECOs to arrive, but with a few notable differences designed to provide easier
access to a wider variety of locations, both business and private.
Also quick to jump
on the news was AggNet, the online information service for the UK
aggregates and related heavy construction industries. The article explains how
Springbridge Direct, “a FORS Gold accreditation” mandates fitment of a full
suite of safety equipment, and how the new truck is fully complemented by
under-run protection bars, illuminated cyclist warning boards, audible turn warnings,
a side-scan system and 360-degree cameras.
ITT Hub,Net, providers of news, opinion and insight into
innovation and technology in road-based transport, also featured
the report, which quotes our own Operations Director, John Keating,
commenting: “What brought us to the IVECO brand was the value for money, buying
ex-Clancy Docwra Trakkers about 15 years ago. In 2016, we were after some
brand-new trucks, and they introduced us to Andrew Smith at Northern
Commercials who I’ve been dealing with since. I haven’t bought any new trucks
from anyone else since.
“Our latest IVECO X-WAY looks very smart and has a fantastic
payload too, near-on 20-tonnes! Northern give a great level of service and
offer very good back-up support,” Keating added.
The news was also featured
in Logistics Voices, specialists in digital news serving the logistics
industry. In the report, Gareth Lumsdaine, IVECO UK Heavy Business-line
Director, alludes to the comfort yet robustness of the new range being perfect
for Springbridge’s requirements:
“Taking the best of the new WAY range and adding in extra
toughness, IVECO X-WAY makes for a comfortable, reliable and hard-working truck
for operator and driver, whether they’re pounding smooth tarmac or mud-plugging
across rutted construction sites. Springbridge have sampled its forefathers
over many years now and we’re pleased that the lightweight but heavy-duty
chassis is paying dividends already,” said Lumsdaine.
The burst of attention the industry press has devoted to
Springbridge’s fleet investment activity is testimony of the growing prestige
of our company and the recognition of our services.
In the meantime, our delivery team is excited to have such a
quality fleet of trucks to ensure our deliveries continue to be made
efficiently, no matter where we are asked to deliver to.