Suttons’ national tanker network has led to more demand for bulk tanker services and a deal has been agreed with both Volvo and MAN. Tony McDonough reports.

Widnes-based international logistics group Suttons is investing more than £17m in new tractor units for its UK road tanker business.

The purchase of over 200 of the new Euro-6C 6×2 tractor units in the next two years will provide capacity for continuing growth.

The strategic procurement process has considered the vehicle specification, fuel efficiency, vehicle reliability, after sales support and whole life cost.

Suttons’ national tanker network has led to more demand for bulk tanker services and John Sutton, CEO Suttons Group said: “This latest deal continues Suttons’ commitment to investing in the latest equipment and technology.

“Our drivers’ safety and wellbeing is of great importance so all of the trucks have undergone an evaluation by a driver trainer, focusing on areas like seat comfort, cab and bed access, noise and cab design.”

The deal has been agreed with both Volvo and MAN with Volvo receiving the biggest proportion of orders in the first year.

Suttons operates internationally with key business centres in New Jersey, Houston, Chicago, Widnes, Antwerp, Ludwigshafen, Paris, Kuantan, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo and Khobar.