Starlings migrates to Renault Trucks Range T

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Transport Engineer / November 18, 2015

Starlings Transport and Storage says it has selected Renault Trucks’ Range T for trunking work, following head-to-head comparisons against other OEMs’ tractors looking at fuel consumption and driver acceptance.

The Norfolk-based pallet freight distributor has added three 44-tonne Range T460 tractor units to its 25-strong mixed fleet and, according to director Matt Starling is about to order another two.

“We carried out direct comparisons, testing vehicles back-to-back with other brands, and we were impressed by the initial fuel figures from the Range T,” states Starling.

“The drivers were also very positive, preferring the Renault Truck’s driveline and commenting on the space in the cab, which has been much improved,” he continues.

“We currently have three trucks on the road ... They are running fully-freighted, often at full weight and are performing very well under pressure.”

Starlings Transport has run Renault trucks before, reporting good experience with Renault Premiums for Pallet Network local deliveries.

“The market is buoyant again, but highly competitive and we needed the best possible trucks offering optimum reliability, a good return on fuel as well as a competitive deal,” explains Starling.

“Quite simply, compared to their competitors, BRS and Renault Trucks offered the best package overall.”

The latest three Renault Range T tractors were all supplied by Renault Trucks’ dealer Norfolk Truck and Van on three-year contract hire through BRS.

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