Onpoint Group has taken delivery of its first-ever new MAN TGS 8x4 tipper and ordered 15 New MAN TGX 6x2 tractor units.
The MAN TGS 8x4 tipper joins the 100-plus fleet of Eric Elliott Transport, which was acquired by Onpoint in May this year.
In addition to the TGS 8x4 tipper, Birmingham-headquartered Onpoint has recently ordered 15 New MAN TGX 26.520 6x2 tractor units.
These vehicles, like the TGS, all carry the Onpoint livery and will join the fleet working out of three Midland sites.
Their day-to-day duties will include contract and general haulage and supporting Onpoints Pallet Force department.
The new MAN TGS has a 15 cubic metre Meiller-Boweld Mightylite (HD) heavy-duty body, which rests on top of Alcoa Dura-Bright wheels and is mounted to the TGS’s chassis.
Manufactured from Hardox steel, with 4mm side walls and tailgate, and a 5mm floor, the TGS chassis and MightyLite body is designed to deliver durability and efficiency.
Anthony Delaney, Onpoint sales and marketing director, said: “When we recently acquired Eric Elliott Transport, Nottingham, we marked a major milestone in our continued growth strategy, and with this, a clear vision of where the Onpoint Group’s customer-focused logistics solutions are heading.
“In joining the fleet, this new MAN TGS helps set the scene highlighting the expansive range of services we can now offer.
“Being the first tipper to carry the Onpoint livery it’s a vehicle that we’re all very proud of, and now with the addition of bulk haulage, muck-away services, grab hire, walking-floor trailers, aggregates supply, and specialist recycling capabilities, we can deliver a true one-stop-shop for all transport and waste management needs.”
Onpoint’s new TGS 8x4 is powered by MAN’s latest generation 12.4 litre, Euro VI OBD-E D26 engine, producing 440 PS (316 kW). It also comes with a 12 speed MAN TipMatic automated gearbox, featuring advanced efficiency and off-road software.
To help maximise payload and supply the driver with a bright and airy, safe and comfortable workplace, Onpoint’s new TGS specified with the compact 2,240 mm wide NN cab. This cab sits on top of 8 mm chassis rails, steel front and rear suspension, and Hypoid rear axles, with N3G classification.
Delaney added: “We’ve heard a lot of good things about the MAN TGS, especially surrounding product robustness, efficiency and reliability.
“In addition to this, we’ve also heard about MAN’s commitment to customer support and how they offer a partnering approach, something we have witnessed firsthand during the purchase of this vehicle.
“This partnering approach is appreciated and very much in keeping with how we serve our customers.”
Onpoint’s new 8x4 TGS has also been specified with a range of driver Assistance Systems, including Turn Assist, MAN AttentionGuard, Front Detection, Traffic sign recognition, Reversing Motion System and MAN’s Distance warning system.
In addition, the vehicle is also equipped with a 360-degree CCTV camera and the latest technology to meet the Direct Vision Standards requirements for FORS Silver accreditation.
Onpoint’s new TGS is also equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-slip control (ASR), Cruise control (CC), Road speed Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Turn assist, MAN AttentionGuard, Front Detection, Traffic sign recognition, Electronic brake system (EBS), and Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Offroad, with off-road logic.
Onpoint Group specialises in general and contract haulage, event logistics, abnormal loads, moffett mounty services throughout the UK and into Europe, and warehousing.
In addition, they now offer bulk haulage, muck-away services, grab hire, walking-floor trailers, aggregates supply, and specialist recycling capabilities, not only in Nottinghamshire but across the UK.
They also offer express palletised distribution through their PalletForce connections, and both sea and rail freight with a team providing links to import or export Customs clearance at all ports and airports in the UK.
Delaney said: “When we look at our fleet requirements and business growth strategy, we decided it was a good time to add some new latest generation tractors. Like the TGS we’ve heard good things about the MAN TGX, their reliability, efficiency and high levels of driver comfort.”
“This led to some interesting conversations with MANs New Truck Sales Executive, Arran Bell, surrounding customer support, total costs of ownership forecasts and commitment from MAN to offer an unsurpassed level of service. The result being that the first of 15 new TGXs started joining the fleet in September.”
All 16 of the new vehicles have been funded by MAN Financial Services.
Arran Bell, MAN new truck sales executive, said: “We’re delighted to have had the opportunity to work with Anthony and the team at the Onpoint Group and to deliver this very special vehicle, the first new TGS tipper to join the group’s fleet.
“We’ve worked hard to ensure that we deliver a vehicle that we know will perform well and meet Onpoint’s and Eric Elliott Transport’s exacting specifications. It’s also hugely gratifying to move forward with an order for 15 new TGX tractors, and when these arrive, these too will receive special attention.”
