Go-Be Transport renews Scania contract

Kings Lynn based Ge-Be Transport has invested in six new Scania 44-tonners, supplied by local dealer TruckEast.

The new tractor units consist of three R450 and three S450 6×2/2 Highline mid-lifts, equipped with front steel and rear air suspension systems. Powered by Scania’s 13-litre fully SCR engines they produce 331 kW and deliver maximum torque with 2,350 Nm.

General manager for Ge-Be Transport, Jay Goldspin, said: “Due to the known lifecycle of a Scania and previous performance we know they’ll just keep going so it made sense to extend them. The product is already very good so we are keen to see how the next generation models fair.”

Goldspin added: “Our trucks average around 120,000km annually and are pretty much fully loaded all the time, ready to go. The drivers are out in them for the best part of a week, so being able to completely tailor the specification for what we need is a real plus point.”

The Scania’s were purchased on a five-year contract hire agreement through Scania Financial Services. Included with this is full repair and maintenance, which alongside all inspections will be carried out at TruckEast’s Kings Lynn branch with whom Ge-Be already have a long-standing relationship.

Goldspin said: “The service levels we receive from Kings Lynn were a huge factor in us returning to Scania for these trucks. I really can’t fault them and that back-up is supported nationwide, which is important when our vehicles operate all over. If I have an issue with one of my trucks I know I can pick the phone up to the team at Kings Lynn and they’ll be on the case.”