Forward Trucking Services Ltd (FTS) is part of the FTS Group which includes FTS Events and FTS Logistics. FTS upgraded their fleet of over 60 trucks to MAN trucks for their reliability, fuel efficiency, and driver comfort. They were able to save 3-4 MPG with the new MAN trucks. FTS Events focuses on transporting equipment for events and is looking to help support more major events this summer. The £1.5 million investment in the fleet will help provide the reliability their clients demand.

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LOGISTICS
Forward Trucking Services Ltd FTS Events Ltd FTS Logistics Ltd
are part of the FTS Group
A Q&A with
Forward Trucking Services Ltd
With an expanding fleet of over 60 trucks, we
caught up with Pete Samuel, Commercial Manager
to find out why they chose MAN and MAN Financial
Services, where they are heading next and the
reasons for the substantial investment in the fleet.
What initially drew you to MAN?
We were looking to upgrade our fleet, we wanted a truck fit for
the job; returning good MPG, high reliability and comfort for the
drivers were just some of the qualities we were after – the MAN
TGS proved to be that truck.
Now, we are averaging a 3-4 MPG saving against our older trucks,
which amounts to quite a lot with a 60 + fleet running 24/7!
The three year warranty also gives us peace of mind and
predictable running costs allowing us to plan more efficiently.
Why did you choose MAN Financial Services?
Roger Millar from MAN Financial Services certainly knows his
stuff! He went through several finance options with us which lead
to us finding the one best suited to our business needs.
How was the Service from MAN Financial Services?
Extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and efficient.
The flexibility to meet our request to stagger the deliveries was
accommodated with ease.
What is next for the FTS Group?
As well as continuing our dedicated service to our regular
customer base, we are concentrating on pushing FTS Events –
The UK and International Event Logistics division of the business
– you may have seen us exhibiting at The Event Production Show
recently displaying our newly branded MAN truck.
From transporting staging and lighting to AV and set equipment,
FTS Events can transport anything you require for Corporate
Events, Exhibitions, Conferences, Television, Theatre, Festivals
and Concerts.
As we come into the summer months, we want to help provide
some of the biggest events with a complete transport solution
and provide support to existing contractors over busy periods.
Our £1.5 million investment in the fleet this year will help us
provide the reliability that our clients demand. FTS Events – the
road ahead to show success.
Forward Trucking Services Ltd (FTS), established in 1968, are a family
run business based in St Albans, Hertfordshire and are a division of the
FTSGroupwhichincorporatesFTSEventsandFTSLogistics.FTSspecialise
in Haulage and Trunking work, FTS Logistics supply Palletised Freight
Distribution and FTS Events offer UK and International Event Logistics.