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CONTRACT WINS
Alltruck Opts for Bandvulc
of a road, increase
driver productivity
and improve overall
load profitability.
“Every customer is
different and it is
our job to
understand their
differing
requirements and
tailor the right
package to suit
them”, said Norman
Kerr from Kerr’s
Tyres, “Having
worked with
Montgomery’s for many years, we feel we are well positioned to provide the right level of service for the Group and are pleased they have awarded Kerr’s Tyres this prestigious PPK contract.”
Midlands based Alltruck plc, one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle contract hire, rental and fleet maintenance companies, has opted for Bandvulc as its supplier of products and tyre related services. Matthew Coates, General Manager for Alltruck comments; “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the commercial vehicle solution that is right for
effectiveness”.
For Bandvulc, Corby Goodall, Regional Sales Director noted; “We’re quite experienced in this sector and our solution is not only leading the industr y but is deliverable. Bandvulc prides itself on being able to meet and exceed expectations and we are delighted to have Alltruck join our portfolio.” The agreements see Bandvulc Plus+
Kerr's Tyres is a successful Tyre Distributor employing more than 40 staff across three depots in Antrim, North Belfast and Coleraine. The business also runs three additional outlets in England.
New Adventure Travel Picks Michelin
Coach and bus operator New Adventure Travel is switching to a predominantly Michelin policy, after conducting successful trials that showed it could achieve at least double the lifespan of its existing tyres.
The Cardiff-based firm has moved to fitting predominantly 245/70 R 19.5 and 265/70 R19.5 Michelin XZE2+ tyres on its service buses
frequently, which had knock-on implications in terms of scheduling vehicle downtime. Now we don’t have that problem anymore as the tyres are lasting longer than we’ve ever known before. As the policy rolls-out to additional vehicles it will mean fewer man hours taken up in the workshop, which is also a cost saving for us.
and 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZEs on its coaches.
Jason Campfield, Fleet Engineer at New Adventure Travel, says: “With the Michelin tyres we’re getting around three times the tyre life of the brand we previously ran on the buses, and twice the life of the premium brand fitments we had on our coaches.”
Although it is currently too soon to accurately predict the magnitude of the financial savings from switching to Michelin, the firm is already enjoying the benefits of longer tyre life. Campfield explains: “With our previous tyre policy we had to change rubber much more
“From my past experience, I also know we’re going to see better fuel economy as the Michelin tyres offer a lower rolling resistance. The switch to Michelin is absolutely the right choice for our business.”
New Adventure Travel Group Ltd was established in 2008 and provides coach hire and land transport solutions. The firm has a fleet of more than 100 vehicles, including 25 coaches on a mixture of local contracts, UK and European private hire and holiday work. The firm also provides vehicles for bus routes across Rhondda Cynon Taff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
them, and tyres are an important part of that. With the Bandvulc solution we can effectively control, monitor and manage the performance and cost of tyres for both ourselves and our customers. Bandvulc’s offer is industry leading and provided us unique solutions which we will be able to adapt to our working modules. Their integration package was also attractive, all of which provided synergies, efficiency and cost
managing all transactions via its 24/7 operation and Bandvulc products being used where applicable including their new VANVULC METRO range on 225/65R16 and 235/65R16 sizes. The new tyre option introduces Hankook to the business, which has proven performances and capabilities within the sector and of course, like Bandvulc, is available nationwide.
Kerr’s Tyres Sign Five Year Deal With Montgomery Transport Group
Kerr’s Tyres has announced a significant five year deal with the Montgomery Transport Group. The deal, which is estimated to deliver five figure savings over the duration of the contract, will see Kerr’s Tyres supply tyres and provide tyre maintenance, under a Pence Per Kilometre (PPK) contract. The contract will initially involve several companies within the Montgomery Transport Group including Montgomery Transport, Montgomery Distribution, Montgomery Tank Services and Montgomery Refrigeration.
PPK tyre contracts can bring many benefits to the Haulage industry. The peace of mind that there will be
no unexpected spikes in tyre costs across the term of the contract is a huge benefit for any haulier running a medium to large fleet, however, the benefits don’t just stop there.
In addition to the cost of tyre purchase, the loss of productivity from a vehicle being off the road due to tyre malfunction can have a detrimental effect on the overall profitability of a load. The introduction of preventative maintenance by Kerr’s Tyres, as part of the PPK contract, will proactively manage Montgomery’s tyre stock across the fleet and help to drive down the number of breakdowns, reduce the health & safety implications of a driver at the side
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Neil Kirkpatrick, Fleet Inspector, Kerr’s Tyres.