High spec curtainsiders join Axil fleet

The high-spec curtainsiders are the first trailers from Schmitz Cargobull to be put into service by the business. They will be paired with new Scania tractor units and used for hazardous waste collections across the UK.

Mark Downes, director of logistics and Fulfilment at Axil, said:

The new trailers look fantastic, offering exactly the right image for our forward-thinking business. We have traditionally leased our trailers and these are among the first that we have purchased outright. They are spot-on for our operation.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of the UK & Irish market, the S.CS FREEPOST offers quick, easy and safe side loading by incorporating a bolted galvanised steel cant rail and fixed aluminium roof sheet, as well as a reinforced chassis structure.

“Paired with the new Scanias, they look very smart,” added Mark.

The drivers have been complimentary, they particularly like the lay-out – for instance where the storage boxes and fire extinguisher are located. The pillarless design also makes loading and unloading easier and we’ve opted for a tail-lift on the back. The fact they are built in Manchester means we are supporting British manufacturing too.

The unique design of the S.CS FREEPOST is focused on handling, the safety of the goods and the safety of the driver and those loading the vehicle. With no sliding posts, the trailers offer the driver free, lateral loading and unloading with a side aperture height of up to 3,200mm.

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