Goodyear TruckForce to increase van fleet by 30% to cope with growth

George Barrow
May 21, 2021

Goodyear’s TruckForce tyre service network is to expand its UK operations with new staff and a large increase in service vans.

The 24/7 commercial vehicle support network, which carries out routine on-site maintenance as well as roadside assistance for tyre-related breakdowns, will add two new operational roles to oversee the day-to-day running of the TruckForce network along with a 30% increase in the number of vans on its fleet – the largest expansion of the TruckForce team in seven years.

TruckForce has begun to support an additional 20,000 trucks, trailers and vans across the UK after several large fleet deals for Goodyear. They have also been re-evaluating and relocating their hubs to improve national coverage, having moved its Yorkshire hub to Rotherham and its Derbyshire centre into Derby in order to open a national training facility for new technicians.

Richard Tawlks, manager of TruckForce Equity UK, said: “This is a period of significant growth for our business, and the fact that it’s taking place is a reflection of the huge amount of hard work put in by our team. It’s a testament to the service that we provide for our customers and the confidence that they have in us. However, this is also an incredibly challenging time for the industry. The pandemic has put a real strain on fleets, with commercial organisations playing a vital role in keeping the UK moving, and we’re very proud to have been on hand to support. Now, with the UK opening up again, this expansion underway and the new contracts that Goodyear has recently taken on, it’s an incredibly exciting time for us at TruckForce.”

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George Barrow

George has been writing about nearly anything with wheels for the past 15 years and is the UK jury member of the International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up Award.

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