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June/July 2017 Truck and Track 77
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW2017 REVIEW
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■■“We are now analysing over 1.7 million tachograph charts
every month,” emphasises Jemma James. “Our fleet management
software solutions are widely used throughout the HGV and PSV
sectors by over 4000 customers, which has contributed not only
to a record financial result over the last 12 months but also to five
years’ consecutive growth.”
In July 2016 TruTac doubled the size of their existing premises at
Westwood Business Park, Coventry, and launched a recruitment
campaign to strengthen their fast-expanding team. Since then
a number of key appointments have been made in both IT and
Customer Support.
Technical Director ChrisWilliams brings a long pedigree of software
development from senior positions at companies such as Barclays
Bank, Capita and Mintec. He will oversee TruTac’s current and new
technology strategy across the company’s target markets.
In Customer and Helpdesk Support, Luke Callen, the new Support
Supervisor, brings a wealth of knowledge in client relationship-
building and helpdesk management acquired from positions at
Warwick University andWarwick Business School.
Also joining the Support and Helpdesk team is Marilyn Venson,
havingpreviouslyworkedat CelisioUK, andnewSupport Apprentice
CallumPoultney, who has experience fromwork in the retail sector.
TruTac Managing Director Terry Ramsey is upbeat regarding the
announcement: “TruTac was established in 1990, and back thenwe
were a traditional tachograph analysis bureau. Now, 26 years later,
with our growth plan on track, we are a leading software housewith
a range of IT products and our own in-house development team.
“Our success lies in our people, and these latest appointments will
help to bolster the high standard of compliance management and
fleet control solutions which we continue to provide.”
Family-owned haulage company
Dalton Transport & Storage of Thirsk,
North Yorks, now celebrating 35 years
in business, ordered a new flagship
26.640 Performance Line tractor unit
at this year’s CV Show. The vehicle was
ordered after MAN Sales Executive Mike
Kavanagh had texted a photo fromMAN
Manchester, where the exhibit vehicle
was being photographed in preparation
for the Show. The colour stood out since
the striking blue was characteristic of
the vehicles owned by Dalton Transport.
Dalton Transport & Storage is a family
business owned by Nigel Wilson and
his wife Anne, supported by their son
Stephen Appleton who will be driving the
newly acquired tractor unit. The haulage
company has been a MAN customer since
1993 and operates ten vehicles in its fleet,
six of which are MAN.
Nigel Wilson commented: “We ordered a
new MAN TGX 26.560 vehicle last year. It
has been a popular addition to our fleet,
and we were in the market for another
when Mike sent through the text.
“Our fleet colour is blue, and we had looked
at the metallic paint but, when we saw
this one with a bit of bling on it, we were
very excited. Seeing it at the Show was fantastic, and we were
very impressed with the look of the vehicle and the size of the cab.
The engine size and fuel efficiency of the new vehicle were also
attractive to us.”
Kavanagh describes the vehicle: “The MAN Performance Line
Edition combines numerous special features in the driver’s cab
and the external design to create an exclusive premium vehicle. It
is only available in the MAN TGX series with the top-of-the-range
Euro VI engine boasting an impressive 640 HP.
“The Show was a great success, and we look forward to continuing
to work with Nigel in the future.”
See the CV Show footage on theMAN TGX 26.640 Performance Line
on YouTube visit
the MANwebsite
Ordering a newMAN at the Show
Left to right: on day two of the Show in front of the exhibit vehicle, Stephen Appleton – Logistics Manager and Nigel Wilson –
Managing Director of Dalton Transport, Mike Kavanagh – MAN Sales Executive and Roger Turnbull – MAN Truck & Bus, Head of
Sales North.