New Additions to NHS Supply Chain's Delivery Fleet

Photo courtesy of Don Bur

Thursday 8 December 2011

December 2011 has seen the arrival of the newest additions to NHS Supply Chain’s delivery fleet, in the form of the first teardrop trailers and wagons in Europe.

The trailers and wagons have several benefits which aren’t just aesthetic, the innovative teardrop shape not only allows for fuel economies by being more aerodynamic between the truck cab, body and trailer but at the end of its life several components of the trailer and wagon are recyclable. Other benefits include:

• Automatic engine shut off in the cab to save fuel
• Rear ultrasonic detectors to prime mover and trailer
• Optimized unit lengths for maximum capacity.

For more information on NHS Supply Chain and our sustainability activities please visit: www.supplychain.nhs.uk/sustainability.