Long-standing Schmitz Cargobull customer McGregor Logistics, has taken delivery of ten new S.KO COOL reefers to meet increasing work volumes, with each asset offering increased durability and payload. The new trailers, manufactured in Vreden, will run on multi-drop fresh and frozen work across the UK and internationally and are expected to cover up to 150,000…
CULINA GROUP UPGRADES WITH FRESH SCHMITZ CARGOBULL ORDER
Food and drink logistics specialist, Culina Group, has expanded its UK fleet with 127 new trailers from Schmitz Cargobull for use across three of its major brands. The additions for Fowler Welch, Morgan McLernon and Warrens Group, join a 2,500-strong fleet and include a mix of box body semi-trailers and S.KO COOL mono-temperature reefers. Mark…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL APPOINTS NEW USED TRAILER SALES MANAGER TO STRENGTHEN DIRECT OPERATOR RELATIONSHIPS
Schmitz Cargobull has appointed Glenn Bagnall as its new Used Trailer Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland, providing a dedicated point of contact for operators looking to cost-effectively expand or renew their trailer fleets. Glenn, who has more than 15 years’ experience in truck and trailer sales, is focused on extending the manufacturers’ reach,…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TRAILERS SECURE RETURN ORDER FROM POLARIS GROUP
Manchester-based logistics specialist Polaris Logistics & Distribution, a division of the Polaris Group, has returned to Schmitz Cargobull with the delivery of five new S.CS MEGA curtainside trailers featuring VARIOS Top Technology, praising the versatility of the company’s range. The tri-axle trailers replace older assets from a rival manufacturer and have been carefully specified to…
QUALITY, SAFETY AND LONGEVITY SEES WOODSIDE HAULAGE DOUBLE ITS SCHMITZ CARGOBULL FLEET
Logistics and supply chain management business, Woodside Haulage, has acquired 20 new fixed roof Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders to transport goods between the UK and Ireland after being impressed with the quality of the trailers. The new assets join an existing fleet of 20 Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, used to transport a variety of goods including retail,…
DMC TRAILERS VALUES SCHMITZ CARGOBULL QUALITY
Contract hire and rental business DMC Trailers has added 20 new Schmitz Cargobull trailers to its fleet because of the equipment’s build strength and consistently high residual values. The new units, fitted with Carrier Transicold fridges, are supporting the Ballyvesey-owned firm’s existing customers who have specified quality and robust trailers for their operations. DMC Trailers…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL EXPANDS UK RIGID TRUCK BODY ASSEMBLY
Schmitz Cargobull is extending assembly of its rigid truck bodies in the UK through its national Service Partner network. The move will see bodybuilders who are already authorised maintenance providers assembling M.KO rigids, using panels shipped in from Schmitz Cargobull’s factory in Panevéžys, Lithuania. Geoff Ward, Sales Engineer for Schmitz Cargobull Truck Bodies, says: “Last-mile…
VERSATILITY OF CUSTOM-BUILT FLOWER TRAILERS HELP GROW FRESHLINC’S CHILLED FOOD DISTRIBUTION CAPACITY
Ten Schmitz Cargobull reefers originally specified by FreshLinc to transport air freight flowers have been redeployed to support peak demand for chilled food distribution. The custom-built assets, co-designed by the manufacturer and FreshLinc, incorporate a Hydraroll Trailerloda rollerbed system – ideal for ensuring the quick and safe loading of air cargo containers containing fresh flowers…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S TRUCK BODY IS THE PLATINUM CHOICE FOR NH CASE’S NEW RIGID REEFER
NH Case has marked 20 years of using Schmitz Cargobull truck bodies by acquiring a new rigid reefer for its chilled and frozen food transport operations across London. The refrigerated truck body, mounted on a 15-tonne MAN TGM 4×2 chassis cab, will predominately operate in the capital’s new Ultra-Low Emission Zone, delivering fresh fish and…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S NEW COOLING UNIT MAKES ITS UK DEBUT WITH DWP & SONS
International transport firm DWP & Sons has become the first operator in the UK to incorporate Schmitz Cargobull’s latest technology to its fleet, adding 17 new tri-axle reefers fitted with the manufacturer’s most efficient cooling unit. The new S.CU refrigeration unit is 50kg lighter than its predecessor and 10 per cent more fuel efficient, without…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL HELPS CHARLES RUSSELL INTERNATIONAL CAPITALISE ON CAPACITY
Heavy transport specialist Charles Russell International has maximised its opportunities in Europe by introducing Schmitz Cargobull’s versatile MEGA curtainsiders into its fleet for the first time. The Cheltenham-based operator’s nine new assets are fitted with VARIOS Technology, meaning each has an adjustable height roof which can be altered to meet varying restrictions on the continent,…
TELEMATICS SPECIALIST JOINS SCHMITZ CARGOBULL
Schmitz Cargobull UK and Ireland has appointed telematics expert Christine Cullen to help operators reduce running costs by using the manufacturer’s sophisticated trailer technology. As Sales Manager for Value Added Services, Cullen will provide guidance on how to effectively use Schmitz Cargobull’s TrailerConnect, which helps maximise fleet uptime by providing real-time monitoring of tyre condition,…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S RAPID DELIVERY TIME SECURES ADDITIONAL REEFER ORDER WITH DALE BROTHERS
Cold chain expert Dale Brothers has taken on 10 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers, including three specified with meat hanging systems which were built and delivered by the trailer manufacturer in just 12 weeks. The Telford-based operator had initially ordered four multi-temp and three mono-temp trailers, each one equipped with Schmitz Cargobull’s TrailerConnect telematics to provide…
LINEAGE CHAMPIONS SCHMITZ CARGOBULL WITH ORDER OF 41 NEW REEFERS FOR ITS COLD CHAIN FLEET
Lineage, the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, has expanded its UK fleet with a further 41 refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, for use on its wholesaler and major supermarket contracts. Expected to get at least a decade of intensive use, the trailers join a 500-strong fleet, approximately 70 per cent of which are from Schmitz…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S TRAILER TELEMATICS FIT THE BILL FOR GIST
Schmitz Cargobull Service Partners have retrofitted 120 reefers with TrailerConnect telematics for cold chain logistics supplier Gist, turning each one into a ‘smart’ trailer so the operator can proactively monitor its performance while on the road. Gist was already operating 54 Schmitz Cargobull units factory-fitted with the system, and decided to upgrade the rest of…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S SMART CURTAINSIDERS HELP ALCALINE’S NEW DELIVERY SERVICE TAKE OFF
Kent-based international haulage firm Alcaline has invested in 10 new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders fitted with the manufacturer’s TrailerConnect telematics, to proactively increase uptime and improve running costs. The intelligent system gives Alcaline increased visibility by recording the details of every journey, including monitoring key trailer components in real-time and alerting the driver to take action…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S SMART TRAILER TELEMATICS SECURES NEW CURTAINSIDER ORDER WITH KELLY INTERNATIONAL
Kent-based haulier Kelly International has bought six new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, fitted with the manufacturer’s trailer telematics system to help increase trailer uptime and traceability. The latest arrivals incorporate TrailerConnect, which provides real-time location and component condition monitoring via an online portal or mobile app. The system proactively alerts operators when maintenance may be required,…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S UK SERVICE PARTNERS INCREASE BY TWELVEFOLD THE NUMBER OF TRAILER TELEMATICS SYSTEM RETROFITS
Latest stats have revealed the number of Schmitz Cargobull trailer telematics systems retrofitted by its network of Service Partners has increased by more than twelvefold the past year. In the financial year ending March 2019, technicians in authorised workshops across the UK retrofitted TrailerConnect hardware to 128 trailers in the UK, compared with just 10…
NEW AFTERMARKET EXPERT BOOSTS SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S SERVICE PARTNER NETWORK
Schmitz Cargobull has appointed Chris Gisca as its new Aftermarket Development Manager (South), enabling the company’s Service Partner Network to expand its range of smart value-added services. Gisca’s focus will be on further developing approved workshops south of Schmitz Cargobull’s UK head office in Warrington, covering half of the company’s 60-strong national network. In particular,…
NEW SCHMITZ CARGOBULL EXECUTIVE TRAILERS ARE THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR MANFREIGHT
European logistics firm Manfreight has invested in 100 additional Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers, equipped with the manufacturer’s EXECUTIVE PLUS package to give complete cold chain visibility. The latest order adds to 70 Schmitz Cargobull reefers the company bought in 2018, with the new arrivals transporting chilled and frozen food produce to retail distribution centres (RDCs)…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL CURTAINSIDERS ‘THE ONLY CHOICE’ FOR WEBBER TRANSPORT’S FLEET EXPANSION
Devon-based haulier Webber Transport has expanded its fleet with three new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, citing the equipment’s reliability and build quality. The new fleet additions join two sliding-roof Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders which are used to transport machinery, fertiliser and palletised goods across the UK. Owner of Webber Transport, Julian Webber, says: “Our experience of Schmitz…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL HELPS NFT DISTRIBUTION CUT EMISSIONS WITH 40 NEW REEFER TRAILERS
Schmitz Cargobull has upgraded NFT Distribution’s fleet with 40 new tri-axle reefer trailers, which will help reduce fuel use and emissions for the national chilled food and drinks logistics company, part of UK logistics giant EV Cargo. The new units replace assets from a different manufacturer and feature a light and robust semi chassis, which…
OWNER-OPERATOR ADDS SCHMITZ CARGOBULL DRAWBAR REEFER TO INCREASE PAYLOAD CAPACITY
P&S Logistics, a temperature-controlled transport business run by owner-operator Phillip Hudson, has taken delivery of a custom-built Schmitz Cargobull drawbar trailer designed to operate with his existing 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros. The 2016-plate rigid already features Schmitz Cargobull bodywork, and the new combination will allow him to increase payload capacity from approximately 13 to 24 tonnes,…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL TRAILERS PLAY STARRING ROLE IN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY
This year’s Regent Street Christmas lights were transported in Schmitz Cargobull trailers after a new order from Southern Van Lines, a company also responsible for festive displays in the City of London and towns across the Home Counties. The two new box trailers are now in service delivering lighting, sound and set equipment for theatre,…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL APPOINTS NEW IRELAND SALES MANAGER
Schmitz Cargobull has appointed Paul Ó Ceallaigh as its new dedicated Sales Manager for Ireland, who brings nearly two decades of experience in the Irish transport industry to the business. Ó Ceallaigh will provide a dedicated point of contact for operators in Ireland looking to expand or replace their trailer fleets. He will also work…
SIX OF THE BEST – SCHMITZ CARGOBULL TELEMATICS SEALS DEAL FOR LANCASHIRE LOGISTICS REEFER ORDER
Lancashire Logistics is looking at switching its entire fleet to Schmitz Cargobull’s trailer telematics after being impressed by the system’s capabilities following the acquisition of six new reefers. The refrigerated transport specialist has taken on six of Schmitz Cargobull’s EXECUTIVE refrigerated trailers pre-equipped with the manufacturer’s telematics system and its own in-house developed refrigeration unit.…
NEW SCHMITZ CARGOBULL TRAILERS BEAR FRUIT FOR STAPLEHURST TRANSITS
Fruit and vegetable distributor Staplehurst Transits has replaced a third of its fleet with Schmitz Cargobull reefers because of the equipment’s strength and durability, and so the haulier can minimise downtime. The Kent-based company routinely collects from rural locations, so its trailers are susceptible to damage from overhanging tree branches. Because Schmitz Cargobull’s FERROPLAST® panels…
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL BRINGS TELEMATICS TO EVERY TRAILER WITH NEW RETROFIT SERVICE
Schmitz Cargobull UK and Ireland has launched a telematics retrofit programme that can turn any reefer into a ‘smart’ trailer. Schmitz Cargobull’s TrailerConnect system – which offers real-time monitoring of temperature, tyre condition, trailer location and security – can now be easily retrofitted to any reefer from any manufacturer, after previously only being available on…
SEALANE FREIGHT SELECTS SCHMITZ CARGOBULL’S ROBUST CURTAINSIDERS FOR ITS EUROPEAN NETWORK
A winning combination of quality, durability and comprehensive aftersales support has led European logistics provider Sealane Freight to buy 18 new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsider trailers. Ten of the new trailers have been fitted with fixed aluminium roofs and steel corner posts. A further eight are fitted with Schmitz Cargobull’s Safety Roof system, which can be…
FRESHLINC TAKES ON 60 SCHMITZ CARGOBULL REEFERS THANKS TO TOUGHNESS AND CARRIER TRANSICOLD TECHNOLOGY
Temperature-controlled transport provider Freshlinc has taken another 60 Schmitz Cargobull multi-temperature refrigerated trailers powered by Carrier Transicold refrigeration units, thanks to the assets’ perfect blend of technology and rugged performance. The trailers come equipped with a host of features that enable them to handle every element of Freshlinc’s operations, transporting fresh, chilled and horticultural products…