In a press release, the haulage firm said the upgrade would reduce its impact on the environment and also help to both recruit and retain lorry drivers.
The upgrade includes 4 heavy-duty Scania trucks, which will compliment the firm’s existing fleet of 26 HGV’s, 29 trailers and 8 vans.
Commenting on the news, George Edwards, Speed Welshpool’s managing director, said:
“This investment comes as we celebrate our biggest year yet as our turnover exceeded £8m and our operating profit totalled more than £1m for the first time. While our previous vehicles were just a couple of years old, they were starting to show their age. We trialled numerous vehicles and listened carefully to the feedback from our existing drivers before we chose the new models.”
Edwards continued:
“Scania vehicles are ‘driver trucks’ and with the words ‘driver shortage’ continuing to be in the news, it was important to invest in state-of-the-art equipment to help attract and retain the best drivers in the area.”
Speed Welshpool’s managing director also added that the upgrade would help cut CO2 emissions:
“As you’d expect, the majority of our CO2 emissions are caused by our fleet which is why we’re constantly reviewing ours in a bid to help reduce our impact on the environment. Scania has won the ‘Green Truck’ award for its industry leading efficiency and green credentials for six consecutive years. Our new models meet the toughest, latest emissions regulations, boast improved fuel economy yet are powerful enough to pull the heavier loads we predominantly carry such as FMCG products to supermarket shelves.