Vertellus, the OEM-backed full-service commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management specialist, has strengthened its partnership with independent flooring distributor Volante and sister company John Palmer Carpets through a comprehensive five-vehicle contract hire agreement spanning both diesel and electric commercial vehicles.
Selected for its consultative approach, Vertellus provided Volante with support at every stage, combining vehicle funding, fleet management expertise and manufacturer-backed support to deliver the right solution for each application.
The partnership includes an electric Renault Trucks D16 E-Tech rigid, secured on a 5-year contract hire agreement following a successful trial through the Vertellus EV Discovery Programme, alongside two Renault Trucks D16 diesel rigids and two Renault Trucks Master E-Tech electric vans, all entering service on 5-year contract hire agreements. The fleet is further complemented by an existing Renault Trucks D16 diesel rigid operated by John Palmer Carpets.
From its Chessington site, Volante operates a fleet of HGVs and LCVs delivering carpets, carpet tiles, vinyl flooring, adhesives, underlays and accessories to customers across the UK. Vehicles typically complete between 10 and 20 deliveries per day, with routes varying according to demand, serving construction sites, hospitals, universities, commercial premises and residential customers across London and the South East. By taking a dual energy approach, Volante can maintain its operational flexibility while gaining valuable hands-on experience with electric vehicle technology.
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