When Freeburn Transport decided to expand into moving-floor transport, the Northern Irish transport company knew exactly what it needed: a trailer that could handle a wide variety of loads and withstand the demands of intensive transport between Ireland and the UK mainland.
After comparing different moving-floor manufacturers, Freeburn chose Kraker K-Force. Today, the company has 10 K-Force trailers in operation, with more planned.
One trailer, many different loads
Flexibility is essential to Freeburn's operation. Its K-Force trailers are used for bulk products such as biomass, compost and bark, but the same trailers can also be used for palletised goods. This gives Freeburn the flexibility to combine different types of transport and make better use of available loads in both directions.
That versatility is particularly valuable for transport between Ireland and the UK mainland, where ferry schedules, delivery times and the availability of return loads all have an impact on day-to-day operations.
Why Freeburn chose Kraker
Freeburn's trailers regularly cross the Irish Sea. Sometimes they travel accompanied by a tractor unit, while at other times they are shipped unaccompanied. That means the trailers must also withstand the additional stresses involved in ferry transport and shunting in ports.
For that reason, Freeburn carefully compared several moving-floor manufacturers before making its choice.
“My previous experience has shown that the bolted construction of the Kraker trailer makes it better able to withstand the combined effects of transporting a wide range of loads and the stress and strain of shipping.”
Clive Crawford, Operations Manager – Freeburn Transport
Freeburn first came into contact with Kraker through Setanta Vehicle Sales, Kraker’s dealer in Ireland. With an existing relationship between Freeburn and Setanta, the local dealer played an important role in bringing Freeburn and Kraker together.
For its operation, Freeburn specified the K-Force with a reinforced and plated rear structure, a durable 10 mm 21-plank floor, reinforced rear underrun protection, a galvanised chassis, manual sheeting system and additional LED work lights. With a capacity of 130 cubic yards, the trailers provide the balance between volume and overall dimensions that Freeburn was looking for.
La K-Force au quotidien
Les semi-remorques K-Force font désormais leurs preuves au quotidien chez Freeburn. Elles répondent à la grande diversité des missions qui leur sont confiées. Les chauffeurs apprécient également la facilité d’utilisation du système de fond mouvant et des autres équipements de la semi-remorque.
Grâce à son développement dans le transport à fond mouvant, Freeburn peut proposer une gamme de services plus étendue à ses clients existants, tout en créant de nouvelles opportunités auprès d’autres clients.
Et l’expérience positive ne se limite pas aux semi-remorques elles-mêmes :
« Nous sommes très satisfaits de notre collaboration avec Kraker. Nous avons découvert Kraker par l’intermédiaire de leur distributeur irlandais, Setanta Vehicle Sales. »
Clive Crawford, Operations Manager – Freeburn Transport
Freeburn Transport × Kraker K-Force
- 10 semi-remorques K-Force en service
- Capacité de 130 cubic yards
- Fond mouvant de 10 mm à 21 planches
- Adaptée au vrac et aux marchandises palettisées
- Conçue pour une utilisation intensive entre la Grande-Bretagne et l’Irlande
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