The estimated significant fuel savings from running its latest refrigerated trailers with new Thermo King Advancer systems has led to Turners (Soham) Ltd placing orders for 71 new single compartment reefer trailers fitted with Advancer A400 systems, all of which are being supplied, installed and maintained by Thermo King’s long standing UK dealer, Marshall Fleet Solutions.
Initially, 31 Gray & Adams single compartment trailers with TK Advancer units are joining the Turners (Soham) fleet over a progressive 10 week cycle during the summer period, with a further 40 similar specification G&A trailers going into service with Turners from October onwards.
All 71 of the new G&A trailers with Advancers are expected to operate in the Turners (Soham) fleet for at least 10 years, mainly working from the company’s Newmarket and Spalding facilities.
As part of the relationship with Turners (Soham), Marshall Fleet Solutions also runs a dedicated service and maintenance facility at the Turners site in Newmarket, handling the large number of Thermo King refrigeration systems in their fleet.
Established over 80 years ago, Turners (Soham) Ltd has grown to be one of the largest and most successful privately owned transport companies in the United Kingdom, operating in excess of 1850 vehicles from 32 sites and employing over 3400 people. Currently, Turners (Soham) Ltd operates approx. 700 refrigerated trailers, with over 500 of the trailers being based on Thermo King refrigeration systems.
“With the rebate on red diesel being withdrawn, and by switching to the new sustainable Advancer units, Turners will automatically benefit from their refrigeration systems using fuel in a much more efficient way, burning less of it, which in turn has a positive impact on greenhouse gas emissions from their latest transport refrigeration units. By adopting this new technology with its fuel saving advantages, Turners will not only improve the efficiency of its fleet but also benefit from increased residual values of their trailers, with better advanced temperature management and inbuilt connectivity,” said Mark Howell, Managing Director, Marshall Fleet Solutions.
