TransLinc delivers first 21 new Iveco 65C18 tippers to Sunderland Council

A total of 51 vehicles to be supplied in three phases on five-year contract hire with maintenance agreements

Digicore telematics system will help identify more efficient usage patterns that reduce operating costs

Sunderland Council has taken delivery of 21 new Iveco 65C18 tippers for its Highways and Parks divisions from TransLinc, the UK’s leading local authority fleet provider.

The first of three vehicle delivery phases, it will be followed by a further 30 Iveco 35C12 tippers that will take up duties with the Council’s Cleansing division and Highways division.

The new fleet will be delivered by the end of August and includes a mix of 3.5 tonne and 6.5-tonne versions, all of which are supplied on a five-year contract hire with maintenance agreement. Servicing will be carried out by local Iveco dealer, North East Truck & Van.

Sunderland Council’s Fleet Manager, Dave Taylor, said: “All of the vehicles have been fitted with Digicore telematics systems so we can monitor fuel consumption and vehicle location, in order to identify more efficient usage patterns that could reduce costs.

“They also feature a ‘panic button’ which is linked direct to Sunderland Council’s central alarm panel. This will help us to improve lone-driver security.”

The 3.5-tonners will be used for grounds maintenance duties with the Council’s Highways and Parks divisions, and feature twin-wheel rear axles for increased traction when driving on grass.

Meanwhile, the 6.5-tonne vehicles all feature Dell tail-lifts and compressors enabling them to carry the heavier equipment required to complete general highways maintenance and drainage maintenance duties. Five of these vehicles also feature a converted crewcab where tools can be stored more securely.

Steve Tindall, Regional Sales Manager at TransLinc, added: “These new vehicles, fitted with the latest telematics technology, will provide greater protection and additional peace of mind for drivers. They will refresh Sunderland Council’s vehicle fleet and could also help to reduce fleet operating costs.”

TransLinc supplies new fleet of Iveco tippers to Sunderland Council
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