Scania - Investing for the future
Chris Sweeney, Logistics Manager at bott said:
Due to increasing running and maintenance costs, we’d already made the decision to replace the existing Mercedes before the Coronavirus pandemic. The order for the new truck was in place with Scania, but the first National lockdown brought about a three-month delay. During this time, the excellent and reliable level of service we received from SCANIA SOUTH WEST, endorses our long-term partnership with them.
As well as the overall running costs, driver welfare is key in our decision-making when choosing a new truck. The older vehicle was smaller, but this cab has increased the driver’s comfort. Phil can stand up in the cab and there’s much more space for him to move around, stretch and exercise. Our drivers spend hours at a time in their vehicles, so achieving the right driving position and posture is essential in helping to avoid any future health issues. Phil loves his new vehicle, his initial feedback is very positive and we’re already seeing big savings in fuel costs.
The design of the Scania G Highline also conforms to the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), a recently introduced safety legislation from Transport for London. The new permit is based on a ‘Direct Vision star rating’ indicating how much of the area directly next to the vehicle a driver can see from the cab. With a 2* rating, the vehicle is fully compliant for deliveries in and around Greater London.
