PRESS RELEASE
12:00 Monday 11thJanuary 2020
How Herd can help build on STRONG reputations for businesses.
Starting 2021 off to a flying start, there was no stopping Herd Business, as they delivered a fleet ofbrand-new bespokesign written Luton CR35 Crafters into Tramo UK this week.
Based in Biggleswade Bedfordshire, Tramo is a specialist in the Transport, Logistics and installation of high-end luxury furniture for some of the biggest names in the world of design.
With a necessity to protect their fragile and high value consignments. The requirement from Tramo was for a commercial fleet solution with a bespoke cargo area; that would provide extra protection and support when transporting their goods. The Luton van ordinarily comes standard with racking for strappings to assist with anything from home and office moves to large appliance deliveries. However, Tramo wanted something different, something to ensure their luxury furniture had extra protection to minimise any damage caused when furniture was on the road being delivered.
Herd Business rose to the challenge and assisted with the requirement by creating a padded racking solution exactly to the brief of Tramo, adding padding and extra strapping points enables improved load security without increasing the risk of damage. The padded rails enable the items/packages to be cushioned against the rough British Roads.
Dean Holmes Tramo UK Fleet and Transport Manager said "I chose Herd for the Luton's with bespoke racking solution over and above other suppliers because the communication, lead-time, guarantees and level of service were all superior and made the whole process very simple."
Dean continues "Mark Scott and the team at Herd were instrumental in ensuing that our vehicles arrived on the day required, allowing for a smooth changeover of fleet. The feedback from our driver's has been overwhelmingly positive and the additional load security points and padding in the rear of the vehicle has made the loading and securing of goods a much easier task."
The new solution will help Tramo enormously as some of the boxes containing the items, they deliver can be odd shapes and sizes. The increased flexibility and choice of strapping points allows the items to be secured even more thoroughly than usual. When combining this with the new padded rails, the goods are sure to arrive in absolute perfect condition.
Mark Scott, Herd Business Development Manager said "When any client comes to us, we take time to understand the customer requirements in intricate detail, not just the specification of the body and van, but also from a financial perspective. We are then able to come up with an overall package that works for the customer, over the lifetime of the contract and a vehicle that really works for them as a business. This is how we like to differentiate from our competitors and sets the bar for us in saving the UK from mediocre van hire"
Tramo have been most impressed with how easy the process has been. Changing a large proportion of their fleet at the start of a lockdown, the same week as business resumes had the potential to be an enormous headache. However, with the help of Herd there was no fuss or drama, and all vehicles were sign written and tracked before delivery, so arrived ready to work! Dean said "We will definitely use Herd again as we intent to replenish the fleet at frequent intervals to minimise downtime in the future.
In addition to this, Tramo have also signed up to Herd Connect Brilliant Fleet Management service which is FREE for 12 months. Herdwill manage all aspects of their fleet requirements, reducing costs of maintenance and repairs to vehicles by using the Herd network of preferred suppliers. No tie in contract.
With Herd Connect, Tramo will achieve a paper-free operation and with the adoption of the My Vehicle inspection App will enable drivers to carry out vehicle inspections and log defects via their smart phones and with full integration with our online fleet management system, this ensures that essential vehicle inspections are up-to-date.
HerdGroup has firmlyestablished itself as a National provider of van hire in the UK. Providing vans for business hire, retail hire and fleet management, offering a professional service with an exceptional customer service ethos and an established client portfolio.
If you are looking for a new fleet or a have a fleet that needs managing, whatever your requirement, please get in-touch with Herd Business Development Manager Mark Scott on 07377 585303 or email mark.scott@herdhire.co.uk
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Tramo Vans on delivery.
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Herd Group is a company operating from Rivermead House, Hamm Moor Lane, Weybridge, Surrey, England, KT15 2SF
CONTACT: Paula Johnson
COMPANY: Herd Group
PHONE: 01372 747 333
EMAIL: paula.johnson@herdhire.co.uk
WEB: www.herdbusiness.co.uk