In a strategic move to enhance its fleet, Readypower Rail Services has integrated three new Volvo FH460 trucks, each equipped with heavy haulage plant bodies and Palfinger loader cranes, from MV Commercial.
- These 32-tonne vehicles are set to bolster Readypower’s operational capabilities within its infrastructure services.
- The addition addresses previous equipment acquisition challenges faced by the company, offering a streamlined solution through MV Commercial’s comprehensive service.
- Two of these specialised trucks will operate from the Nottingham depot, with the third stationed at Rochester.
- Readypower’s collaboration with MV Commercial signifies a continued trust in their ability to meet specific and complex requirements.
Readypower Rail Services has fortified its operational fleet with the acquisition of three new Volvo FH460 trucks from MV Commercial. These vehicles, each weighing 32 tonnes, come with heavy haulage plant bodies and Palfinger loader cranes. This strategic investment is poised to amplify the company’s effectiveness in delivering specialised rail and infrastructure services.
The decision to procure these trucks from MV Commercial stems from their capacity to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution, thus overcoming past delays in equipment procurement. Cameron Barr, Readypower’s rail services director, highlighted the efficiency of MV Commercial as a ‘one-stop shop,’ eliminating the traditional, fragmented process of sourcing chassis, cranes, and bodybuilders separately.
The bespoke design of the trucks includes beavertail plant bodies with dedicated rail channels, tailored specifically to accommodate the specialist rail plant and equipment they are tasked to transport. Such customisation ensures optimal performance and reliability in meeting Readypower’s logistical demands.
Operational deployment has been carefully planned, with two trucks assigned to the Nottingham depot and one anchoring operations at Rochester. This strategic placement enhances Readypower’s capacity to efficiently deliver heavy plant and attachments across key locations, supporting Network Rail’s primary maintenance contractors.
This recent acquisition follows a successful truck procurement from MV Commercial last year, reinforcing the strong, collaborative relationship between the two companies. Barr commended the team’s in-depth engagement and technical understanding, ensuring that the vehicles precisely match Readypower’s operational needs.
Annually, these vehicles are projected to cover approximately 120,000 kilometres, transporting essential equipment such as buckets, grabs, rail beams, and rail freight, thus playing a pivotal role in sustaining critical infrastructure projects.
The acquisition of these advanced vehicles marks a significant milestone in Readypower Rail Services’ commitment to operational excellence and strategic resource management.
