Record order for Scania in Europe

Scania has won a massive order for its trucks in Britain, with transport operator Eddie Stobart recently signing the dotted line for over 2000 trucks.

The trucks will be delivered to Stobart's and some of its associated firms from March 2016 over a two-year period, and follows on from orders of 1000 trucks placed in 2010 and again in 2012, and an order for a further 1500 trucks placed in 2014.

This latest order will see the majority of the vehicles supplied on a 36-month contract hire arrangement with full repair and maintenance backup, with the G-Series and R-Series models supplied with Highline cabs in either 410hp or 450hp ratings.

Claes Jacobsson, Managing Director of Scania (Great Britain) Limited, was understandably thrilled with the deal.

"We are naturally delighted that the long-established relationship between our organisations has not only flourished but continues to grow," he said.

"We are now very much looking forward to fulfilling this latest order and backing it with second-to-none service nationwide."

William Stobart, Executive Chairman of Eddie Stobart Limited, said the order was awarded to Scania for good reason.

"Scania has long played a major role in our fleet and we are naturally extremely pleased to be once again committing to the marque," he said.

"We have been impressed with Scania's operating economy over the life of the vehicle and the performance of Scania’s 410 and 450 SCR-only Euro 6 engines. These factors, together with the consistent levels of service provided by Scania's dealer network, are the reasons behind our decision to opt for Scania."

Scania has a 19.5 per cent share of the heavy truck market in the UK, along with a seven per cent share of the bus and coach sector.