New Renault Premiums join Haulier of the Year

Matthew Kibble Transport Ltd., has taken delivery of four new Euro 4 Renault Premiums: three 18 tonne 4x2 Renault Premium curtainsiders and a 7.5 tonne Premium curtainsider, through Renault Trucks distributor, JDS Trucks. A fifth 18 tonne Premium is on order. The trucks are on a full repair and maintenance contract with JDS Trucks at Blackburn.

The new Premiums are the first Renaults to join the company’s 23-strong fleet and have replaced Scanias. Matthew Kibble Transport is part of the Fortec Pallet Network and the trucks will undertake local deliveries for customers across all industries, from internet shopping and pharmaceutical products to building products and car parts. The company has over 300 customers and was awarded ‘Haulier of the Year’ at this year’s Motor Transport Awards.

Matthew Kibble, Managing Director at Matthew Kibble Transport says, “Fuel economy and whole life cost were important factors in our purchase decision. We are aiming to build one of the newest and most environmentally friendly fleets in the area and the new Renault Premiums are performing very well. We are also extremely impressed by the dealer back-up that we have received, both before and after sales.”

Founded in 1999, Lancashire based Matthew Kibble Transport also specialises in full load, part load, overnight pallet services and warehousing at its purpose built 22,000 sq ft warehouse in Colne, Lancashire.