CKR Utilities has chosen Vanaways as its vehicle provider.
The Greater Manchester-based company has purchased seven Iveco Daily MWB vans, having previously hired all its 52 fleet vehicles.
The deal followed consultation with Vanaways’ Hannah Pearson, and CKR fleet manager Darren Wheatcroft said the company was likely to buy more vehicles in the years ahead.
He said: “Like any business we are susceptible to a fluctuating workload, so we need to be careful that we don’t buy more vehicles than we need.
“However, it’s become clear that there are major advantages to buying vehicles both in terms of availability and long-term cost, so it makes sense logistically and financially.
“These won’t be the last vehicles that we buy. We’re looking to grow and we’ll need to continue to add vehicles to the fleet.
“Our vans have particular requirements as they need to be able to tow 3.5t, with a 7t gross train weight. So it’s great to have a partner like Hannah who understands our business and its requirements.”
Pearson, Vanaways’ regional business development manager for the North and the Midlands, said: “It’s great to be able to bring our full range of deals and suppliers to companies like CKR Utilities so we can genuinely offer them the solution that works best for them.
“There are some amazing fleet opportunities out there for companies which are able to think outside the box, and we enjoy helping open up those avenues.
“Whether it’s the cost benefits of electrical vehicles over diesel, or various finance packages which we can bring to the table, we get a real buzz out of partnering with customers who are looking to grow.”
