Whistl invest £3 million in new trailer fleet

| Road Transport | Whistl invest GBP3 million in new trailer fleet

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Whistl the UK's leading logistics specialists in fulfilment, mail and parcels, has begun updating its trailer fleet following a GBP3 million investment. Through an agreement with TIP Trailer Servies, Whistl will take delivery of 20 Don Bur double deck trailers over the next 18 months. The design of the trailer has been developed for high volume pallet and cage transportation in a collaboration between Don Bur, TIP and Whistl.

The new trailers have been equipped with the Don-Bur Safety Suite to further enhance safe operation. Features include:

EBS-Safe - an intelligent EBS monitoring system that actively checks ISO 7638 connections and issues alerts in the event of power or signal loss.
Suspension-Safe - alerts the operator if the trailer's air suspension is raised above ride height, reducing the risk of bridge strikes.
Leg-Safe - a safeguard that ensures landing legs are fully lowered when decoupling.
Deck-Talk - a warning system that issues spoken status alerts to nearby personnel when the lifting deck is being operated.

In addition to their safety features, the new trailers enable enhanced fuel efficiency through reducing drag through an aerodynamic roof design; roof-mounted solar panels enabling standalone lifting deck operation; and robust light-weight composite side panels which enable improved internal capacity. The trailers are also fitted with TIP telematics, integrated into Whistl's Transport Management System, for real-time performance and location monitoring. The new trailers also feature a fresh and simplified Whistl brand livery.

Ian Keilty, CEO, Whistl, said: "We are delighted that by working in partnership with Don Bur and TIP we have developed a trailer that meets our operational, safety and environmental needs. It gives us greater efficiency whilst reducing our impact on the environment."

Daniel Challinor, Commercial Director at Don-Bur, added: "This trailer is the result of close collaboration between Don-Bur, TIP, and Whistl.

It's an excellent example of how advanced engineering can enhance both safety and efficiency for high-volume operations."