Woodside Freight Mercedes Actros is Pride of the Fleet

Safety and style were the top of Woodside Motorfreight’s shopping list when the vehicle movement company came to select a new fleet flagship for its ‘Specialist’ service. Its stunning new Mercedes-Benz drawbar unit is sure to make the competition green with envy.

Supplied by Northern Ireland Dealer MBNI Truck & Van, the 18-tonne Actros was specified with the manufacturer’s Safety Pack bundle of options, which includes the acclaimed Active Brake Assist 3, Proximity Control Assist and Roll Control Assist systems, as well as a driver’s airbag.

“Operating with maximum safety is always at the forefront of our minds,” said Managing Director Tim Woodside. “The advanced technology on this new vehicle will make a huge contribution towards accident risk reduction. It underlines our commitment to the protection of our own employees and other road users, and the precious cargoes we carry.”

Woodside Motorfreight is part of the Woodside Group, and has been serving the motor industry since 1972. Operating from headquarters in Ballynure, Co. Antrim, the company works throughout the UK and Ireland. It undertakes anything from single-vehicle movements to national distribution contracts, as well as offering storage and pre-delivery inspection services.

The new Actros is an 1836 model with aerodynamic StreamSpace cab and 10.7-litre straight-six engine generating 265 kW (360 hp). Its fully enclosed transporter body is by Dave Bland Engineering, of York, and has space for two large cars. Another pair can be carried in the matching drawbar trailer, which is by Belle Coachworks, of Lowestoft – the combination offers a maximum gross train weight of 36 tonnes.

Although the operator has run trucks bearing three-pointed stars in the past, it has more recently favoured vehicles by another manufacturer. “The time was right to take another look at what Mercedes-Benz has to offer,” continued Mr Woodside.
 

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