Bartrums makes significant fleet investment as part of its ‘year of growth’

Suffolk based Bartrums has added 15 new trailers to its fleet, all dual branded with both the Bartrums and Pallet-Track logos, to celebrate its membership of the pallet network it joined as a founding member back in 2004.  

The trailers are the latest addition to the company’s fleet of more than 200 vehicles and comes as the company makes huge investment in its fleet this year.  

Operations director Tremayne Johnson said, ‘As founding members of Pallet Track in 2004 we couldn’t be prouder of our new dual branded trailers.  

‘Our membership of Pallet Track is absolutely integral to our overall portfolio of services and our significant investment into these trailers makes us really happy. All our customers will also see them so it is a great way to raise awareness of our network and visibly demonstrate this alliance.  

‘This is just the start of a big year for us in terms of procurement and expanding our fleet, and we are glad to start this with our dual branded Pallet-Track and Bartrums trailers.’

Bartrums has earmarked some £4 million this year for upgrading its fleet and creating an electric vehicle charging facility. It includes the 15 high specification trailers, with 12 of them created by German manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull. 

Stuart Godman, CEO of Pallet-Track, said: ‘It is an exciting year of growth for Bartrums, and we are delighted the first new vehicles to the fleet are the dual branded trailers. 

‘As one of the founding shareholder members of Pallet Track, Bartrums has played a huge part in our success. It is a first class business, and it is great that even more customers will learn about our long standing partnership through these trailers.  

‘To see this level of investment is exciting and is testament to the brilliant service the company offers. We look forward to seeing the new vehicles on the road very soon!’

Schmitz Cargobull East Midlands sales manager Aaron Howarth said: ‘The order reflects Bartrums’ ongoing investment in modern, high specification equipment. With the combination of flexibility, strength, safety and connected technology, the new trailers are set to deliver long term value across the company’s operation.’