By the end of March, 500 new Royal Mail trailers will be on the road, replacing older, leased models.
As well as injecting a fresh, new look into the fleet, the trailers - a mix of tandem, tri-axle, curtain side and tail lift models – will give us the flexibility we need to meet our customers’ requirements.
The new trailers will be deployed across the country, so all our drivers – from Cornwall to Scotland – will benefit from the improved reliability that comes from having brand new kit.
A number of them also feature our new livery – 16 billion items delivered safely and securely – using our vehicles to promote the Royal Mail brand.
State-of-the-art
The trailers will be pulled by 35 new motive units (the cab front that pulls the trailers) offering state-of-the-art safety features such as a lane departure warning system, which automatically sounds a warning if the truck deviates from its lane, and adaptive cruise control that applies automatic emergency braking.
In addition to the 500 replacement trailers, we’re also introducing a number of new, double decker trailers.
Logistics director Euan McMurdo said: This is a fantastic investment in our fleet, which I know our drivers and customers will appreciate.
‘Adding to the depth of our trailers puts us in an excellent position to accommodate a range of customer requirements, in terms of the size and weight of items we transport. And the fantastic features and benefits of our new motive units ensure safety remains our top priority.’
