FIELDEN FACTORS’ FLEET REFRESH
MV TRUCK RACING RESULTS
Fielden Factors has taken delivery of six DAF vehicles from MV Commercial – including one with a bespoke front-mounted HIAB crane – as part of its fleet renewal programme.
The order includes three DAF LF 290 18 tonne 4×2 brick grabs fitted with HIAB X HIDUO 118 B-2 cranes and
All the trucks feature Wisa deck floors, rope hooks, a fall arrest system and rotating beacons, with the DAF CF 320s also featuring rear advertising boards, extra cab storage and work lights. Two of the vehicles were custom-designed by MV Commercial and feature
shorter wheelbases and manual gearboxes for improved control and safety over rough terrain.
The Lancashire business will primarily use the vehicles to transport timber, building materials and landscaping products from its depots in Rossendale, Todmorden and Wigan to customers across the North West of England.
Tom Whitehead, Managing Director at Fielden Factors, says: “These modern and wellequipped vehicles are ideal for transporting building materials to our customers.
“The front-mounted crane on the DAF CF 320 is an excellent adaptation from MV Commercial that gives us a different option for moving the diverse range of materials we now offer.”
ANDY DAVIS M V Commercial’s Technical Sales Engineer
The new vehicles join five other trucks in the company’s expanding fleet and feature a brand-new distinctive livery.
“We’ve invested in the brick grabs to grow our services. Adding 26 tonne vehicles to our fleet allows us to operate a higher payload than some of the units we had previously and enables us
to be more cost-efficient in our operations.
“With lower running costs and reduced CO2 emissions, we are also well prepared for when the clean air zone is introduced in Greater Manchester. Everyone needs to do their bit,” Whitehead says.
Because MV Commercial is an Accredited Dealership for the Manchester Clean Air Zone, Andy Davis, MV Commercial’s Technical Sales Engineer, was able to help Fielden Factors maximise the grants offered through the program.
“ I’ve known Tom and the team at Fielden Factors since I first took a demonstration unit to them
back in 2021. Since then we have worked closely to ensure its units are market leadering, with features such as FORS Gold kits for accurate vehicle tracking, remote camera access, as well as driver safety and convenience features including additional cones, lights and strobes.”
A sked why Fielden Factors chose MV Commercial, Whitehead adds: “They were quick to meet all our requirements for the vehicle specifications. And with MV carrying out all the work in-house, we have only needed Andy as our point of contact which has made sourcing the trucks an easy task.”
They were quick to meet all our requirements for the vehicle specifications. And with MV carrying out all the work in-house, we have only needed Andy as our point of contact which has made sourcing the trucks an easy task.”
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Vehicle specialist MV Commercial is to put a major focus on the supply of Ford Transit Custom vans with bespoke styling, in response to a huge rise in demand for sportier-looking light commercial vehicles on the lease and rent-to-buy market.
I t will initially offer two new trim levels, MV Sport and MV Sport+, with vehicles offered across the company’s nationwide depots, including its main sites in Luton, Haydock and Airdrie.
M V Commercial Managing Director, Steven Cairns, says: “Light commercial vehicle drivers’ tastes have definitely shifted up a gear, and demand for sportier-looking vans has shot up. More customers are coming to us looking for a vehicle which stands out on the road, and the launch of these two new models is in direct response.”
C ommenting on the source of the demand, he adds: “It’s a mixture of businesses seeking to differentiate themselves from competitors, and tradespeople working hard and wanting to reward themselves with something a little bit special to drive.”
T he company points to the highest demand for the new, sportier, vans coming from younger demographics which it says prioritise aesthetics and design as much as traditional van features such as cargo space, payload and power.
M V Commercial, which is best-known for supplying HGVs, has been growing its light commercial vehicle sales since formally entering the van market in 2021 with the opening of its dedicated van centre. It believes the availability of these new models, coupled with the ability to provide a full vehicle livery service, helps set it
apart from many rivals.
T he Ford Transit Custom MV Sport Edition features 18″ alloys, colourcoded handles, mirrors and trim, roof rails, Raptor grille, window & bonnet deflectors, side skirts and a front and rear spoiler.
T he MV Sport+ model retains most of these features, plus adds an XTS full body kit for the ultimate styling.
B oth MV Sport and MV Sport+ variants are available as 2.8-tonne vans, making them perfect to handle a wide range of cargo needs. The load space of each model measures 1,406 mm tall, 2,554 mm long and 1,775 mm wide.
A ll vehicles are powered by Ford’s proven EcoBlue engine range, which offers increased power and torque and, at the same time, deliver improved fuel economy and lower emissions.
CG Utilities, a leading installation specialist, has recently acquired a fleet of 10 DAF CF450 32-tonne tippers and 10 new DAF LF290 18-tonne hot box trucks from MV Commercial, a trusted supplier. This strategic move was prompted by the company’s rapid business expansion and the increasing demand for its services nationwide.
A s a prominent player in the multi-utility sector, CG Utilities focuses primarily on the installation of fibre optic cabling for clients across various industries. The addition of the hot box trucks and tippers from MV Commercial will significantly enhance the company’s capacity to efficiently manage its contracts and operations throughout the United Kingdom.
Transport Manager Oli Gresham explains that these vehicles have already gained popularity among CG Utilities’ drivers due to their outstanding performance and improved fuel efficiency compared to the existing fleet. Furthermore, the newly acquired tippers and hot boxes are compliant with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), demonstrating CG Utilities’ commitment to safety and industry standards.
T he procurement of these vehicles marks another milestone in the ongoing collaboration between CG Utilities and MV Commercial. The reputable supplier has previously provided seven hot boxes and three refurbished tipper grabs to the Wiltshirebased company, further solidifying their partnership.
“ MV has always looked after CG Utilities’ needs. Ronnie Stark at MV Commercial offered us some great options and expertise when we needed to expand the fleet,” says Gresham.
O li Gresham acknowledges the exceptional support received from Ronnie Stark at MV Commercial, who offered invaluable expertise and a range of excellent options to meet CG Utilities’ expanding fleet requirements.
W ith a diverse fleet comprising 200 vehicles, including transit tippers, transit box vans, transit MEWPs, Toyota Proace City vans, and DAF beavertails, CG Utilities is well-equipped to undertake a wide array of multi-utility projects and effectively serve its growing clientele. The investment in these new tippers and hot boxes demonstrates CG Utilities’ commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry and continually improving its services.
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Despite the glorious sun over the Brands Hatch Circuit over the Easter Weekend and a fantastic opening qualifying, Team MV Truck Racing was left heartbroken after a disastrous crash in the final race of the opening round of the British Truck Racing Championship.
Under clear skies and crisp air, the qualifying round of the race saw the five tonne MAN take to the track with thunderous power from its brand-new engine, as pilot, Tom O’Rourke, pushed it to its limits and securing one of his best qualifying times at the track, as well as pole position for the opening race.
Elation quickly turned to disappointment however, post-session technical infringement resulted in all his times being disregarded and the #86 having to start both Saturday’s races from the pit-lane.
Despite having cold tyres from no warmup lap and starting almost ten seconds behind the rear of the pack, Tom steadily climbed up
through the packed 19 truck grid, weaving through the Division Two trucks and taking on the Division One pack, earning fantastic times and invaluable on track data to feed back to the race engineers.
Starting at the back of the pack for the first two races on Sunday’s action saw Tom picking off his fellow competitors as he climbed the ranks and secured a second position start for the final race of the weekend.
With thousands of fans packed into the circuit to watch these behemoths tear up the 1.2mile track, victory looked within grasp of Tom, however disaster struck a cruel blow as impact between him and Martin Oliver at the first corner saw both trucks crashing into the safety barrier and bringing the weekend’s racing for Team MV Truck Racing to close in an early close. Both drivers climbed out of their trucks, shook hands before a cheering crowd, and turned their sights on the next race in Pembrey.
The scorching Welsh sun was not the only surprise in store for Team MV Truck Racing at Pembrey Circuit during the second round of the British Truck Racing Championship. Mechanical failures almost cost them the weekend’s races.
It had been a long and difficult couple of weeks for the MV Truck Racing team following the massive and disastrous crash that had cost Tom the pole position at Brands Hatch in the last race of the opening round of the 2023 season. A return to Tom’s favourite track promised to reignite the hunt for prime podium positions.
After many late nights of rebuilding and hasty journeys far and wide to track down replacement parts, the newly rechristened #86 truck, Molly, headed to Pembrey to enjoy the sun and Welsh hospitality, unaware of the threat lurking in the heart of the beast.
Despite a successful warm-up on Friday, Molly did not perform as expected during the qualification. During the first race on Saturday, Tom O’Rourke, driver of #86, informed the race engineering team about a lack of traction and power spread across the rear axle. Raising the truck and freeing the rear axle confirmed the team’s worst fear: the differential had broken.
With no spare on hand and no way to continue without it, the team faced two choices: call it quits for the weekend and try again at Thruxton, or work through the night to fetch and replace the differential, hoping to beat the 9:00 am driver warm-up session.
The team split into two groups. One raced off to the shed at Fruehauf in Grantham, 250 miles away, to remove the differential from last year’s development truck—an endeavour that took a couple of hours in the best of conditions. They then sprinted back the four and a half hours to the track, arriving at 4 am. Meanwhile, the second group began stripping and preparing the truck for an early transplant, along with making several repairs to its panels, livery, and the usual Saturday night fixes that come with truck racing.
After grabbing two hours of muchneeded sleep, the entire team threw themselves back into replacing the differential, pushing themselves to their limits to get Molly back on the track.
With only minutes left on the clock before Sunday’s warm-up session, the thunderous roars from her custom engine echoed through the tent, and Tom took to the track to familiarize himself with the very different differential for the last three races of the day.
Unfortunately, between the damage incurred in the first race and the new differential for the final three races of the weekend, climbing the rankings proved to be a challenge with earning fewer championship points than hoped for over the weekend.
