Michelin tyres prove a canny choice for haulier

The business runs a 70-strong fleet of trucks and 80 trailers, providing a range of transport solutions from specialist distribution, the delivery of steel, construction materials and control panels, to last-mile deliveries.

It switched to Michelin from a rival tyre manufacturer following a consultation with service provider Quinton Tyres and Michelin business territory manager Matthew Parkinson.

David Bratt, joint managing director at David Bratt & Sons, said: “We’re into our third year running only Michelin tyres now and the reduction in breakdowns and downtime across the fleet is clear to see.

“Despite the initial additional cost of opting for a premium product, the decision has proved a good one for our business.”

David Bratt & Sons runs new and Remix products from the MICHELIN X Multi range on its tractor units, while opting for the more rugged MICHELIN X Works and MICHELIN X Multi HD D tyres on its rigids. The company’s trailers are fitted with 385/65 R22.5 MICHELIN Remix XZY3 tyres.

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