www.truckandtrack.com Summer 2024 Truck and Track 5 BUSINESS NEWS Collett Transport Delivers Tan House Footbridge with Seamless Delivery of Bridge Sections Working in partnership with SH Structures, Collett Transport, a leading provider of heavy transport solutions, successfully completed the delivery of the two wide bridge sections, each measuring 26 metres and 27 metres in length respectively and four metres in width, to complete the new Tan House footbridge project. The transportation of these vital sections was executed flawlessly, with Collett’s in-house pilot vehicle fleet escorting the convoy throughout the entire route. The first leg of the bridge sections journey commenced from SH Structures facility in Sherburn-in-Elmet, where both wide loads were carefully loaded onto three-axle triple extendable trailers equipped with rear steer capabilities and transported to Jack Tighe’s industrial coating facility in Doncaster. Before embarking on the second leg of the journey, Collett conducted comprehensive site visits to strategise the route, identifying various street furniture such as traffic lights and road signs that would require removal. Once loaded again at Jack Tighe’s, Collett set off to complete the second leg of the journey to Wokingham town centre. Given the challenging access through the town centre, it was imperative to schedule the delivery during daylight hours. Collett’s coordination with Balfour Beatty and Wokingham Borough Council facilitated a controlled road closure, guaranteeing the safety and efficiency of the transportation process. In addition to two large bridge sections, Collett delivered additional components such as the bridge support columns and bridge step units that were to be delivered in line with the site construction schedule. Andrew Kind, Sales & Estimating Manager from SH Structures stated: “Collett & Son worked closely with SH Structures as part of their supply chain to plan the delivery of the two parts of the bridge from our factory to the painters, plus to site. Their meticulous eye for detail started at the swept path analysis, movement orders and the coordination with our client and Network Rail. The deliveries arrived to site on time to enable the lifting of the structure onto the rail mounted bogies to work within the time constraints of the rail possession.” This accomplishment underscores Collett’s commitment to delivering exceptional heavy transport solutions while prioritising safety, efficiency and stakeholder collaboration. Fraikin has strengthened its relationship with Scottish butcher, fishmonger and foodservice supplier Campbells Prime Meat, supplying 70 new temperature-controlled vans to help the business transition back to contract hire. After originally delivering an initial 23 vans into the company’s fleet in 2023, Fraikin has subsequently replaced older assets Campbells Prime Meat had purchased outright from another provider. Having continued to build a strong understanding of the business, the latest order of new 3.5-tonne vans – supplied on a five-year, full-service contract hire deal – means Fraikin will soon be responsible for more than 90 per cent of the company’s delivery fleet. Christopher Campbell, Managing Director at Campbells Prime Meat, says: “After having to purchase the vehicles from our previous supplier, we were keen to make the move back to contract hire, and Fraikin worked tirelessly to make the process as seamless as possible. “The team immediately set to work on learning exactly how our fleet operates, pinpointing areas in which we could improve, such as recommending a move to a new van make and model. This proved so successful, we committed to this larger order. Since day one, their input has been invaluable.” The new agreement means that Campbells Prime Meat will once again enjoy the benefits associated with contract hire, including all scheduled vehicle maintenance and any repair work, as well as dedicated 24/7 support from the Fraikin team. The vehicles are also equipped with an array of connected technologies, designed to simplify fleet operation. This includes MYSMARTFLEET and FRAIKinVIEW, which combined offer realtime visibility and subsequent analysis on metrics including distance travelled, fuel efficiency and driver behaviour, as well as accurate predictive maintenance scheduling, plus breakdown and repair tracking and monitoring. John Cooper, Business Development Manager at Fraikin, says: “It has been a pleasure to work closely with the Directors at Campbells Prime Meat in order to transition its fleet into Fraikin’s care and we’re thrilled it has proven to be a huge success.” The new vans are expected to cover up to 55,000 miles a year, typically working six days a week on delivery routes across Scotland. Founded in 1972, Campbells Prime Meat is a family-run business which delivers its range of fresh meat and fish to more than 2,200 customers – including Michelin starred clientele – across Scotland from its headquarters near Linlithgow. Campbells Prime Meat seals deal with Fraikin for 70 new temperature-controlled vans TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TOALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk
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