Gregry takes SDC trailers on contract hire from Hireco

December 17, 2020 Chris Tindall


 

Gregory Distribution has ordered 38 SDC curtainsiders trailers on contract hire from Hireco after an “extremely busy” 2020. The order follows 11 new SDC builds taken from Hireco earlier in the year on spot hire. Andrew Chapple, Gregory Distribution head of fleet, property and procurement, said the new trailers would service increased customer orders including contract tender wins. “We have been extremely busy throughout 2020 and we have seen opportunities as major companies review their logistics requirements,” he said. Chapple […]




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