Higson Edwards receives two new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks
The 18- and 26-tonner have both been supplied by eStar Truck & Van
News - Commercial Motor
October 13, 2023
As part of a fleet refresh, Pegasus Group has taken delivery of 15 new 32-tonne DAF CF 450s, mounted with Thompson tipper bodies and Epsilon M125 grabs. Supplied by MV Commercial the fleet has also received two new service vans.
Daniel Joyner, transport manager at Pegasus Group, said: “We work seven days a week; there is always someone on call. We looked to MV Commercial once again to help refresh our fleet in order to reduce maintenance costs and minimise downtime.
“With emergency utilities work, we have to be on site quickly to carry out repairs. The last thing we need is for our vehicles to be off the road because of a mechanical issue. For our customers, reliability is all important and MV has again answered our call, delivering some outstanding new vehicles that will improve the efficiency of our business operations.”
The tippers are on a three-year contract hire agreement and will be put to work in the Midlands and the south of England attending emergency gas, electric and water repairs. The DAFs are fitted with a suite of safety equipment including cameras and sensors to make them FORS Gold compliant. Given the nature of Pegasus Group’s operations, the trucks have Chapter 8 safety markings and LED beacon bars. The trucks are also equipped with a wacker carrier to safely store a wacker plate.
Joyner added: “We have developed a strong relationship with MV Commercial who are one of our main specialist vehicle suppliers for very good reason. They had stock availability and delivered quickly to ensure a smooth fleet replacement programme. The customer service and aftersales support is always outstanding too.”
A third of the Pegasus Group’s fleet of 84 vehicles has been supplied by MV Commercial. Over the past four years, this includes hot boxes, tipper grabs and 7.5-tonne trucks.
