RENAULT TRUCKS MAKE BIG IMPRESSION AT LIAM CONNOLLY (ROADFREIGHT) LTD

When Fermanagh based Liam Connolly (Roadfreight) Ltd decided to upgrade a sizeable part of their 110 strong mixed fleet of long distance and short haul trucks, they had no hesitation in opting for six new Renault T Highs and 15 Renault D18s, having had a positive experience with the brand when it was first introduced to the fleet a few years ago.

Established in 1981 by Liam Connolly, the company has grown substantially over the past four decades and today operates from a 135,000-square foot purpose built facility in Lisnaskea, ideally positioned close to the Northern Ireland /

Republic of Ireland border providing cost effective access to multiple markets.

As a member of the United Pallet Network and Pallet Network Ireland, the company is well placed to provide excellent coverage of both the UK and Irish markets, handling big volumes of general cargo for a steadily growing customer base, in addition to offering secured, controlled racked and unracked storage facilities, backed by real time stock management solutions.

“We took delivery of our first Renault T High four years ago and found it to be very reliable and very acceptable by the drivers,” says the company’s William Connolly. “And the back-up service and support we had from Diamond Trucks and MK Truck Repairs in Tempo was top notch, and remains so today, so we had every confidence in making this new and substantial investment.”

The six new Renault T High 520 6x2 midlift tractor units have already been delivered to Liam Connolly (Roadfreight) Ltd, adding to the three Renault T Highs which joined the fleet earlier this year; they are all earning their keep on mainland UK work, each covering an average of 140,000km annually.

William says MK Truck Repairs Ltd did a fantastic job to prepare the six new trucks for the road, adding a spotlight bar with six LED lamps, sideskirts and microwaves to complement factory options such as front air suspension, fridge, leather seat trim and Dura-Bright Alloy wheels.

The Renault T Highs, with sleeper cabs and featuring the latest driver assistance technologies and the most efficient braking systems,coupled with cab features that include 7” HD touchscreen, audio system with entertainment menu and TomTom Navigation, offer the drivers an excellent, safe and comfortable working environment; William added : “Anyone who has climbed into the cab speaks very highly of the Renaults.”

The Renault T Highs are powered by the new generation of Euro VI Step E engine, the DE13, which features technologies to significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, while the latest generation Opti-driver gearbox offers smooth and fast gear changes.

Excellent Manoeuvrability

Meanwhile, the 15 new Renault D18 4x2 250s, some of which have still to be delivered to Liam Connolly (Roadfreight) Ltd, will be used for multi drop deliveries within Northern Ireland and will cover on average between 80,000 kms and 100,000 kms a year.

With its reduced turning circle, short front overhang and compact cab, the D18 4x2 250 is extremely manoeuvrable making it ideal for such distribution work. Designed to make life easier for the driver who will be entering and exiting the cab on multiple occasions throughout the day, everything in the cab is within convenient reach, offering a comfortable and safe working space. Safety features include anti-lock braking system, anti-slip regulation, hill start assist, braking performance warning and electronic stability control.

24/7 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

All the new Renault T Highs and D18s come with a full R&M contract from Diamond Trucks, meaning Liam Connolly (Roadfreight) Ltd can focus on what they do best without having to worry about any service or maintenance issues, and in the unlikely event of any problems arising out on the road, they have the peace of mind that Diamond Trucks also provides a 24/7 breakdown service through Renault Trucks 24/7 which covers all of the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe.

The Renault Trucks network of 24/7 breakdown assistance vans, fully equipped with parts and required tooling, aim to be with customers within an hour of a breakdown call, with technicians trained to the highest standard to ensure safety on the roadside and a quick and efficient service.

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