The biscuit manufacturer’s new double decks are powered by Tiger’s own four-ram hydraulic lifting system and have been designed and engineered in a wedge iteration to enable them to transport a capacity of fifty-two UK pallets. This maximises utilisation efficiency and reduces both carbon dioxide emissions and fuel spend.
Danny Hobkirk, Fleet Transport Operations Manager for Fox’s Burton’s Companies, says: “Everyone from across our business is excited to see these first Tiger trailers join our fleet. They look stunning with some of the nation’s most-loved biscuit brands on them. Tom and Tiger colleagues have visited our sites on many occasions throughout this project’s development, during which time we have utilised a number of double decks from Tiger Rentals and also visited Tiger’s site for 3D reviews, all giving us full confidence in the new vehicles’ ability to fulfil our requirements.”
Safety for its operatives and also other road users was at the forefront of the delivered specification for the customer’s new articulated trailers, which incorporate the Safe Parking systems from both Haldex and Maple, along with a ground-level sliding coupling, upgraded tow-guard with an over-centre locking handle to protect against finger injuries, a wanderlead for remote deck operation, Anchorlock to mitigate trailer runaways, and a wide range of additional lighting both externally and internally. A flashing warning lamp to warn cyclists of the trailers’ danger zones and to inform them when the vehicle is turning left has also been fitted.
Thomas Stott, Key Account Manager at Tiger Trailers, remarks: “It’s been a pleasure collaborating closely with the Logistics team from FBC while working on these exciting new trailers. Our businesses share a desire for high quality, and it’s great to see a customer taking safety so seriously as seen in the specification of their new trailers. It’s great each time we see one of FBC’s new Tiger trailers out there delivering confectionaries everyone is familiar with, and we look forward to continuing to support their operations over the coming months and years”.
The treat-maker’s new Tiger trailers will operate out of FBC’s sites in Batley, West Yorkshire, and Kirkham in Lancashire, delivering its iconic biscuits throughout the UK.