S W Adamson’s fleet mushrooms with FH16-660’s

Family run mushroom compost haulier S W Adamson Transport, based in Middleham, North Yorkshire, in business for over eighteen years and one of the U.K.’s largest operators of Volvo FH16’s, have placed orders which will take their fleet of FH16-660’s to eleven. The majority of the trucks have been specified with tag-axles for their improved manoeuvrability and traction and all the trucks were supplied by Crossroads Truck and Bus at Boroughbridge.

Owner Stuart Adamson said, “We specify the FH16-660 because they’re on top of the job. You have to control your costs and they give good fuel economy, there’s no need for the driver to thrash them, and they take everything in their stride. The 660 is great for looking after the drivers. It’s an all round winner. It has I-Shift, which is absolutely brilliant and with the high horsepower, there’s even less gear changing, therefore less stress on the vehicles and drivers.”

He added, “The I-Shift is great it will suit any driver, in any condition and on any road. We have a good positive attitude from Crossroads. If you’ve got a problem, they’ll get it sorted, no matter what the time of day or night. They’ll look after you and sort it straight away. There’s a good atmosphere at the Dealership and they keep you updated. Crossroads provide a comprehensive service for us.

“As well as trucks, they source all the pumping gear for the walking floors and sort out hire vehicles when needed. They actually kept us going in the transition to Volvo. All my trucks come with the comprehensive two year R & M unlimited mileage package which is great for peace of mind,” concludes Stuart.

Stuart’s company hauls mushroom compost for one of the largest producers in the country. Drivers collect from the factory in Bawtry, near Doncaster and transport fresh compost daily to mushroom farms throughout the U.K. This is supplemented by hauling a range of chicken and pig farming related materials – chicken sheds, feeders, drinkers and P.C. equipment to control the egg catching machinery.