Bartrums expands fleet with new trailer rollout

A Suffolk-based haulage firm is driving forward its growth strategy with a significant investment in its fleet.

Bartrums has added 15 new dual-branded trailers to its fleet following a six-figure investment, marking its long-standing partnership with pallet network Pallet-Track. 

The trailers carry both brands, reflecting Bartrums’ status as a founding member since 2004.

The latest additions take the company’s fleet beyond 200 vehicles and form part of a wider £4 million investment programme for the year. 

Plans include further vehicle upgrades and the development of a new electric vehicle charging facility.

Most of the new trailers have been supplied by German manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull and feature high-spec design aimed at improving efficiency and performance.

Tremayne Johnson, Bartrums’ operations director, 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’s 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’re glad to start this with our dual-branded Pallet-Track and Bartrums trailers.” 

Stuart Godman, chief executive of Pallet-Track, added: “It’s an exciting year of growth for Bartrums, and we’re delighted the first new vehicles to the fleet are the dual-branded trailers. 

“As one of the founding shareholder members of Pallet-Track, Bartrums have played a huge part in our success. 

“They are 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 they offer.” 

Aaron Howarth, Schmitz Cargobull’s East Midlands sales manager, added: “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 Bartrums’ operation.” 

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