Scotland’s iconic McGhee’s Family Bakers has updated their fleet with a 12 new MAN TGE delivery vehicles, writes Peter Brown.
Decked out in the firms’ traditional livery, the TGE vans are powered by the four cylinder 160hp EU6d 2.0 litre diesel engines. The chassis cab is on a 4,490mm wheelbase and fitted with bespoke box bodies.
Sales director of the bakers Stuart McGhee said to help maximise the company’s delivery function and reduce part load running, each vehicle has been tailor-built to carry standardised confectionery and bakery trays.
The new arrivals, one short of a baker’s dozen, join an 80-strong fleet that deliver to retailers such as ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons, plus selected Co-op, Scotmid, B&M, SPAR, Iceland and One-O-One stores.
“As we bake our produce fresh daily, both overnight and into the early hours, when considering new fleet replacements, we needed to work with a vehicle manufacturer whose vans were reliable, robust, trustworthy and turnkey ready at all times,” he said.
“We’ve seen and heard a lot of positive comments from other MAN TGE users, both locally and further afield, so we were delighted by MAN’s professionalism throughout.
“It’s paramount that our vehicles have the support of a dedicated commercial vehicle dealer network, a network that both understands our requirements and recognises our business model, offering extended network opening hours to support us through the night if needed.
“It was clear from our initial conversation that MAN offers a consultative and partnering approach to customer service. This started by offering knowledgeable and balanced advice as to what model would best fit our operation and why.
“MAN’s commitment to customer care really shone through once the vehicles started arriving in the UK, with their local van sales executive David McColm delivering the vehicles directly to the bodybuilders, ensuring the entire bodybuild process went seamlessly.
“The vehicle preparation, PDI and delivery process went without a hitch too. Our requirement to work with a partnering supplier and have our vehicles ready at all times, was clearly taken onboard.”
