Wedge Group’s new livery helps to galvanize their nationwide fleet
One of the UKโs leading galvanizing companies is rolling out a new look for its fleet of more than 100 trucks. Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd runs a collection and delivery service at each of its 14 plants across the UK and is keen to modernise the livery across the entire operation.
Some 70 rigid HGVs and 42 articulated lorries will have the new livery on the companyโs fleet renewal programme.
The move is part of a major overhaul of the nationwide fleet, which is also being switched from Mercedes to DAF chassis.
An initial batch of 12 new vehicles, each featuring the new livery along with additional safety messaging, joined the ยฃ5m-a-year logistics operation this month with the remainder of the existing assets to be introduced on a rolling replacement basis.
Paul Thompson, Fleet Transport Manager for Wedge Group Galvanizing, said: โOur vehicles are our shop window in many ways, so itโs vital that they stand out and are consistent with our brand guidelines.
โThe new modern livery will make each of our trucks instantly recognisable and that improves our visibility.โ
Wedge Group, which purchases all HGVs, trailers and materials handling equipment outright, is sourcing Euro 6 compliant CF480FTG tractor units and LF230FA trucks from DAF dealers Ford and Slater, based in Leicester, while bodies for rigids are being supplied by Bevan Group in Wednesbury, West Midlands.
Paul added: โWeโre switching to DAF for several reasons, but largely because they produce great trucks which have an excellent aftercare service.โ
Each of the plants within the Wedge Group network, which stretches from Glasgow to Devon and from Newport, Wales to East Anglia, runs its own collection and delivery service with trucks based on site.
Paul, who is based at the company headquarters in Willenhall, West Midlands, said: โSome operate more vehicles than others, depending on workload, and some will have more artics than others, depending on the type of work theyโre typically carrying out.
โWe also have around 100 of our own drivers and will supplement that, as and when necessary, so itโs certainly a major operation.
“We have also invested in new systems and technology, including increasing the number of load lashing points and developed two new dedicated Driver CPC courses specifically for the Wedge Group.
โCollection and delivery has been an integral part of the business for many years and weโre making sure itโs a service thatโs fit for the future.โ
