12 | NEW FLEET
O’Toole Transport buys 100th Scania from McElvaneys
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t just had to be a special truck to mark the 100th Scania purchased by O’Toole Transport Ltd from McElvaney Motors – the range topping R730 has joined the company’s growing fleet along with nine other new examples from the Swedish premium brand. Interestingly O’Toole Transport’s first vehicle was a Scania 93M230 rigid. Now almost 20 years later the latest additions include
Laurence and Larry O’Toole, Adrian McElvaney commented, “We have been developing our relationship with O’Toole Transport over the years and it is an absolute pleasure to be involved with such a professional firm. The history of both of our companies is similar in that both started with just one truck, no customers, hard graft and a passion to succeed.” seven R450s, two R580s and the R730, all tractor-units. On closing the deal with
Three satisfied Volvo Trucks customers
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olvo Trucks dealer Irish Commercials (Naas & Galway) recently conducted fleet deals with three prominent customers. Two new Volvo FH.460 6x2 tractor-units with Globetrotter cabs and featuring I-Shift transmissions with distinctive blue livery have headed to Tinahealy, County Wicklow. The eye-catching paint job on Anthony D’Arcy’s new trucks was ordered from factory with graphics supplied and applied by Sign FX. Pictured at the hand-over is Anthony and Tony D’Arcy (D’Arcy Sands) and Irish Commercials (Naas) Sales Executive Jim Bergin.
Meanwhile, Jason Cross and Jimmy Roe from 1 Cross Agricultural Engineering are pictured receiving the delivery of their new Volvo FH.460 6x2 tractor-unit with Globetrotter cab and I-Shift automatic gearbox from Irish Commercials' Jim Bergin. Formed in 1985 Cross Agricultural Engineering has evolved over four generations of engineering with the present inspiration coming from Simon Cross, the driving force behind the company. Its new Volvo FH.460 is matched only by the firm's most daring venture, the Cross Elephant Beet Washer, which uses a combination of patented cleaning and chopping elements to ensure delivery of quality, clean beet.
Last of the trio, Kilsaran International collected four new Volvo FE.320 rigids with 6x4 mixer chassis. Equipped with an Imer L&T 7.7, this is a superlight aluminium 650 litre mixer tank. An innovative design, perfect for tight access and small deliveries. The spec on each truck includes a day cab in Kilsaran’s distinctive silver paintwork direct from the factory, I-Shift automatic gearbox, Bluetooth radio/CD, comfort seats, air conditioning, roof beacons, 3 year Dynafleet, and all maintained on Volvo Gold Contracts.
Distinctive DAF XFs duo for Hanlon Transport
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ewly appointed Sales Director at DAF Distributors Ireland in Dublin, Nicky Gill sent on this photo of the two new DAF XFs, an FTP 510 and FTP 460 4x2 tractor-units with SuperSpace cabs sold to Hanlon International Transport Ltd, based in Greenore, County Louth. Both trucks feature side skirts, front under-
run protection bumper with painting and artwork done by Hollywood signs in Newry. Established in 1978 by local entrepreneur John Hanlon, Hanlon Transport is a specialist in FMCG, Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions, Warehousing, Transportation and Value Added Packaging, operating throughout Ireland and the UK.
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Text: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie