West Pennine Trucks supplies Yearsley Group with 41 Scania Tractor Units

This recent purchase will bring their total Scania units to 60 out of a total fleet of 300 vehicles, comprising rigids and tractor units. All 41 vehicles were supplied with Scania’s 2 years Repair and Maintenance package.

Operations Director, Edward Yearsley, stated his reasons for choosing the Scania product as:- "Having operated a number of different types of vehicles, we have chosen Scania for their reliability, fuel economy and the EGR system. They will be mostly used for RDC and internal movements, therefore, this size cab and model is perfect for our requirements."

The aftersales support available from the Scania network was also an important factor in the Group’s buying decision as the vehicles will operate throughout the UK.

"We have had good service from West Pennine Trucks and Scania. When you purchase a Scania you are buying into their dealer network," said Edward Yearsley.

Established in 1955 the Yearsley Group has become the UK’s leading Cold Storage & Distribution business with a turnover of £160m. The Company operates 13 depots nationwide from its head office in Heywood, Manchester. It also has a successful frozen food sales division which sells to all sectors of the marketplace.

With over 50 years experience in the industry, the company has developed successfully through organic growth and product/service diversity.It has also invested heavily in facilities and in developing its own IT systems which have improved efficiency and customer service levels. Their IT department also manages their satellite vehicle tracking system which enhances product delivery and fuel economy.

The Group infrastructure is key to the high level of customer service that Yearsley Group consistently delivers to its ‘blue chip’ clients. Its modern vehicle fleet guarantees maximum uptime and the performance of its transport operation has been a major contributor to the Group’s successful development.