Saunders Logistics has bolstered its transport capabilities with the arrival of a Kenworth K220 Big Cab prime mover and two Mack Super-Liners.
The Queensland-based logistics provider received its new Kenworth K220 Big Cab last month, and has since dedicated the vehicle to making transport journeys carrying oversized modular homes to and from the state’s far north region.
Along with the busy cotton season approaching, the new trucks will be put to the test on the rough outback roads pulling roadtrains.
Key customisations have optimised driver comfort and operational practicality with bullbars for safety, custom hydraulics for ease of use, and added conveniences such as a Custom Air cab cooler, a second fridge, inverter and extra storage.
Owner Brendan Saunders anticipated the extra features should help boost driver morale and productivity on long hauls, a critical consideration for his business.
“They’re definitely happy with the level of comfort the truck provides,” he said.
“There’s more space and living room for them to use on the big runs, which is a major advantage.”
The addition of this Kenworth to the Saunders Logistics fleet was made possible with the assistance of Brown and Hurley’s Caboolture & Toowoomba dealerships. The two companies have enjoyed a close working relationship, ever since Saunders Logistics has been a PacLease customer for the dealership.
“As long-term PacLease customers with Brown and Hurley Caboolture, we’ve been able to rent multiple trucks, specifically Kenworths, from the team,” Saunders said.
“Saunders Logistics currently has a fast growing fleet. Moving away from the Paclease model, we are expanding rapidly to service all our clients efficiently and effectively.”
As a mixed fleet looking to grow its transport footprint across Queensland, Saunders Logistics has also added two new Mack Super-Liners, received from Western Truck Group’s Toowoomba dealership.
Drivers, according to Saunders, are enjoying the comfort the Macks have offered them.
“They drive with confidence knowing that the extra safety features built into these masterpieces are keeping them safe,” he told Prime Mover.
“There’s a lot of unique mechanics in the Macks,” he said.
“It’s a very comfortable truck – it’s basically a top of the range European truck with a Mack cab on it, with all the creature comforts, many extras as standard, plenty of power and they look great.”
Saunders was also pleased with Western Truck Group’s customer service and attention to detail in delivering the new Super-Liners.
“They were great to work with,” he said.
“The communication from them was great and the service was excellent. I cant thank them enough for accommodating all my requests .”
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