Ryder helps Batemans Brewery boost its capacity in the UK

A new fleet of custom-bodied DAF LF 21, 18 and 12 ton HGVs has been added to the beer delivery fleet of Lincolnshire-based Batemans Brewery, designed to increase the carrying capacity of its vehicles.

Supplied on contract hire from Ryder, the vehicles have custom-built Bevan curtainside bodies with a low deck height and low profile tires and wheels, engineered to reduce loading height facilitating deliveries to pubs that have restricted height access.

“Our business has been steadily growing in recent years so we decided to replace our smaller trucks with vehicles which have increased load capacity and that are better suited to meet the demands of our business,” comments Stuart Bateman, managing director.

“We already had some vehicles on contract hire from Ryder, so we decided to renew and upgrade the entire fleet in one go and combine this with a brand new custom livery on the trucks.  We are impressed with the level of support, professionalism and flexibility that Ryder provides.  We particularly value their expertise in specifying trucks that could not only carry the maximum payload, but are designed specifically to facilitate ease of delivery to off-licences, pubs, major supermarkets and wholesalers warehouses.”

John Rice, Ryder’s director own account sales, adds, “We have worked in partnership with Batemans for more than a decade to help improve the efficiency and dynamics of its delivery operations. The new vehicles now represent state-of-the-art drinks delivery technology for restricted access delivery points and should enable the brewery to enjoy significant economies of scale.”

 About Ryder

Ryder Europe was established in 1971 and has grown through acquisition and organic development into a sizeable force in transportation with a fleet of more than 24,500 trucks and trailers. Its European business focuses on commercial vehicle rental and contract hire, maintenance and dedicated delivery solutions operating from 30 locations. Ryder Europe is part of Ryder System, Inc. a Fortune 500 provider of leading-edge transportation solutions worldwide, founded in Miami, Florida in 1933.  

 

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