yorkshire terrier:
Are firms using there on general? Could the extra length cause issues at tight parking spaces with swing when moving out?.,we have some in our yard not got a clue what they are going to be used for they ain’t moved yet
Hello Yorkshire terrier
Thankyou for your post marra.
I suspect most of the companies who have LST are using them on general haulage work.
Yes, I suspect that extra length will cause issues at tight parking spaces and delivery bays.
Most RDC’s and Haulage Depots can’t cope with the current trailers let a lone a LST!
Do you know how many Downton have got licenced for marra?
Kindest regards
CG
Don’t know exactly how many but about 8 in our Runcorn depot got some in jigsaw livery aswell
Got authorisation for 62 in total. Like I said, I don’t think many companies are using their full allocation.
The biggest reason is probably cost. This is only a 10 year trial (which can be stopped at any time) spending more on a trailer that can be banned from use at any time is a big gamble.
m1cks:
Have a look here - it’s a list of all companies allowed to trial the longer trailers and how many they can run. Looking at the figures there’s quite a few which I don’t think have put as many on the road as they’re allowed to.
yorkshire terrier:
Are firms using there on general? Could the extra length cause issues at tight parking spaces with swing when moving out?.,we have some in our yard not got a clue what they are going to be used for they ain’t moved yet
Hello Yorkshire terrier
Thankyou for your post marra.
I suspect most of the companies who have LST are using them on general haulage work.
Yes, I suspect that extra length will cause issues at tight parking spaces and delivery bays.
Most RDC’s and Haulage Depots can’t cope with the current trailers let a lone a LST!
Do you know how many Downton have got licenced for marra?
Kindest regards
CG
Don’t know exactly how many but about 8 in our Runcorn depot got some in jigsaw livery aswell
Hello Yorkshire terrier
Many thanks for that marra
I didn’t realise Downton had a partnership with Jigsaw. I thought that was all Pollock Scotrans
yorkshire terrier:
Are firms using there on general? Could the extra length cause issues at tight parking spaces with swing when moving out?.,we have some in our yard not got a clue what they are going to be used for they ain’t moved yet
Hello Yorkshire terrier
Thankyou for your post marra.
I suspect most of the companies who have LST are using them on general haulage work.
Yes, I suspect that extra length will cause issues at tight parking spaces and delivery bays.
Most RDC’s and Haulage Depots can’t cope with the current trailers let a lone a LST!
Do you know how many Downton have got licenced for marra?
Kindest regards
CG
Don’t know exactly how many but about 8 in our Runcorn depot got some in jigsaw livery aswell
Got authorisation for 62 in total. Like I said, I don’t think many companies are using their full allocation.
The biggest reason is probably cost. This is only a 10 year trial (which can be stopped at any time) spending more on a trailer that can be banned from use at any time is a big gamble.
Hello m1cks
Many thanks for that marra.
Yes, I do belive that to be the case with Stobart’s.
They aren’t going to take up all the trailers licenced
Nestle have got 5 in all. (Ithink as stated they can have more but are trialling them on routes etc to see the value)
They are going round the sites to let the shunters train on them, staff load them etc
I think there are two at ESL Bardon (or at least there were at the end of last week)
AFAIK they are plain white and fleet numbers begin with XLT
Nestle have got 5 in all. (Ithink as stated they can have more but are trialling them on routes etc to see the value)
They are going round the sites to let the shunters train on them, staff load them etc
I think there are two at ESL Bardon (or at least there were at the end of last week)
AFAIK they are plain white and fleet numbers begin with XLT
Nestle have got 5 in all. (Ithink as stated they can have more but are trialling them on routes etc to see the value)
They are going round the sites to let the shunters train on them, staff load them etc
I think there are two at ESL Bardon (or at least there were at the end of last week)
AFAIK they are plain white and fleet numbers begin with XLT
Nestle have got 5 in all. (Ithink as stated they can have more but are trialling them on routes etc to see the value)
They are going round the sites to let the shunters train on them, staff load them etc
I think there are two at ESL Bardon (or at least there were at the end of last week)
AFAIK they are plain white and fleet numbers begin with XLT
Nestle have got 5 in all. (Ithink as stated they can have more but are trialling them on routes etc to see the value)
They are going round the sites to let the shunters train on them, staff load them etc
I think there are two at ESL Bardon (or at least there were at the end of last week)
AFAIK they are plain white and fleet numbers begin with XLT
Hello Soldier z
Many thanks for those spots marra
Yes, Stobart’s at Bardon have got two trailers based there
Most of the LST for Stobarts are at Appleton and Chelford
Nestle have got 5 in all. (Ithink as stated they can have more but are trialling them on routes etc to see the value)
They are going round the sites to let the shunters train on them, staff load them etc
I think there are two at ESL Bardon (or at least there were at the end of last week)
AFAIK they are plain white and fleet numbers begin with XLT
Thanks CG!Always wonder about that.Here in Sweden trailer lengths up to 18m is verry comon. Good to see then you got lenghts of your trailers Here is a Picture of my old girl and i had 18m 4axl trailer.
Reg Danne
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Dirty Dan:
Hi! So how long are this looongtrailers then?
United Biscuits at Ashby have a fair few in use, they also have the big yellow sticker on the headboard saying that only proper drivers can operate them.
Pets at Home have a few as well, not sure if they’re on store deliveries or North/South changeovers, also ND has trialled one for one of the home appliance contracts shuttling white goods between the factory and distribution centre.
Dirty Dan:
Thanks CG!Always wonder about that.Here in Sweden trailer lengths up to 18m is verry comon. Good to see then you got lenghts of your trailers Here is a Picture of my old girl and i had 18m 4axl trailer.
Reg Danne
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Dirty Dan:
Hi! So how long are this looongtrailers then?
Reg Danne
Hello Dirty Dan
The trailer lengths of the two on trail are:
14.6m (Smaller size)
15.65m (Larger Size)
Kindest regards
CG
Hello Dirty Dan
Your very welcome marra.
Excellent photo and a very smart truck marra
What are 18m trailers like to pull? Are the easy for moving about tight yards/locations?
Rentadent:
United Biscuits at Ashby have a fair few in use, they also have the big yellow sticker on the headboard saying that only proper drivers can operate them.
Pets at Home have a few as well, not sure if they’re on store deliveries or North/South changeovers, also ND has trialled one for one of the home appliance contracts shuttling white goods between the factory and distribution centre.
Hello Rentadent
Many thanks for that marra
Are the Pets at Home trailers owned by Downton or Pets at Home?
Here is a Picture of my old girl and i had 18m 4axl trailer.
