FreightForce rewards drivers with six brand new Actros

Norwich-based FreightForce has underlined its determination to retain the best drivers while also attracting new ones by commissioning six new Mercedes-Benz tractors.

The new trucks are all Actros 2545 models with flat-floored BigSpace cabs and second-generation 330 kW (450 hp) straight-six engines, which drive through smooth and efficient Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated transmissions. They have replaced vehicles by another manufacturer and joined a mixed-marque fleet of 36 trucks and 48 trailers.  

Founded in 1998, and still privately-owned and managed, FreightForce provides a full range of storage, distribution and logistics services to a diverse customer base, and seeks to translate “Operational Excellence into Competitive Advantage”.

As well as offering general haulage and groupage, it is a member of the Palletforce network, specialises in the handling and transportation of dangerous goods under ADR regulations, has a truck and trailer rental arm and runs its own driver training school.

FreightForce Managing Director Nick Jolley said: “Following a recent restructure of the management team we were keen to send a signal to our drivers, which is that we value them highly and appreciate the ‘front line’ role they play in representing our company.

“One very good way of doing so was to reward them with the best vehicles in which to live and work. And that, we felt, meant the Actros BigSpace. We like to think that by spending a bit extra on these highly specified, comfortable, spacious and exceptionally safe new trucks, not only have we improved our chances of retaining existing staff, but we have also made the job of attracting new drivers that bit easier too.”

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