New state-of-the-art truckmixer fleet for Hope
Company invests £3.6 million in 36 Euro 6-compliant Mercedes-Benz Arocs mixer trucks
HOPE Construction Materials, Britain’s leading independent supplier of construction materials, are bolstering their 300-strong concrete mixer fleet with 36 new state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz trucks.
From safety and operational performance to technical specification and sustainability, the new Euro 6-compliant trucks are said to surpass any other readymix vehicles on the road.
The Arocs 3236 8x4 B11 four-axle mixer trucks, each equipped with a McPhee mixer system, represent a £3.6 million investment by Hope, demonstrating their confidence in UK construction.
The vehicles feature a host of active safety measures, including a vulnerable road user package, as well as a lane control system, collision avoidance and smart system which warns the driver if pedestrians or cyclists are too close to the vehicle.
The smart system, developed by Cycle Safety Shield, using Mobileye technology, works to mitigate the risk of collisions and road departure. Building on the award-winning lifesaving technology of Mobileye, the Cycle Safety Solution warns drivers when a cyclist or pedestrian is within danger zones, such as the nearside blind spot area.
In addition, all of the trucks are fitted with TomTom satnav allowing the driver to consistently take the most efficient route and for customers to be informed exactly where their concrete is at any given point.
Mike Cowell, chief operating officer at Hope Construction Materials, said: ‘The purchase represents a significant commitment by Hope to provide our drivers with the best possible vehicles. They are the most advanced trucks on British roads and will benefit our drivers, customers and other road users.’
James Colbourne, head of strategic accounts - trucks with Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, said: ‘Hope require vehicles that are safe, environmentally friendly, economical and robust, and the new Arocs delivers all of this and more. This is the first fleet of 8x4 Euro 6 Arocs mixers to enter service in the UK and Hope have demonstrated how both safety and sustainability work hand in hand.
The vehicle have been supplied with a full five-year contract hire and maintenance package, and will be maintained through the Mercedes-Benz’s 24h nationwide dealer network.
