Fleet upgrade
Hastings Freight, part of palletised freight network, Palletways, has made significant investment in updating it forklift fleet. The South Yorkshire-based firm has taken delivery of five Yale VX LPG Counterbalance trucks, supplied by Forkway.
All feature techtronics transmission and an auto deceleration system (ADS) which automatically slows the truck when the throttle pedal is released. This action minimises brake usage, operator fatigue and reduces associated brake costs.
The VX model also boasts improved tyre and fuel costs through controlled direction changes and most importantly, an anti-rollback feature, which was crucial for Hastings as the trucks will be used incline between two marshalling areas.
