Lineage Logistics has chosen to fit its 400-strong regional fleet with Michelin X Multi tyres in order to improve fuel economy.
In total, the roll out will see 304 trailers, 121 tractor units and 16 rigid vehicles fitted with new tyres which have been selected for their longer life potential with a multi-life policy of regrooving and retreading being adopted to extract their maximum performance.
Will Maycock, director of transport at Lineage, says: “As a business we are constantly taking steps to minimise our environmental impact and Michelin has been able to contribute to this through both tyre selection and a commitment from its service partners to maximising the life of every single tyre casing in the fleet. We were very impressed by the results from the trials, which clearly demonstrated the outstanding efficiency of the Michelin product for our trucks and trailers. The projected fuel savings and sustainability improvements were notable, particularly when multiplied across the UK fleet, and it was compelling to see the results through our own telematics systems on our own trucks.”
Tyre fitting and maintenance will be carried out through the Michelin Service Pro network with Quinton Tyres covering all vehicle at the company’s Heywood headquarters while Tructyre will manage the other vehicles through its 12 branches across the country.
