National freight company, Xpress Freight Management (XFM), has expanded its already substantial fleet with five new, impressively named Fuso Shoguns.
When it comes to shipping goods right across Australia, Altona-headquartered transport and logistics company, XFM, sees efficiency and speed as the keys to its ongoing success.
That’s how it came to the conclusion of deciding to add five new Fuso Shogun 400 prime movers to its fleet, realising it needed to expand as quickly and efficiently as possible.
In addition to its five new Fuso trucks, XFM has added nine new Vawdrey trailers to complement the trucks and, most importantly, to attend to its growing client base.
XFM said it chose the Shogun 400 models, which feature the Daimler Truck sourced 11-litre six-cylinder engine paired with a 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), based on the model’s ultimate efficiency.
The Euro 6-rated engine produces 400hp, which creates sufficient grunt for short or long-haul work; ideal for XFM’s ‘bread-and-butter’ work.
Going with the Fuso truck, the company opted for the 4×2 Shogun 400 configuration.
The trucks also come standard with Advanced Emergency Braking System or AEBS technology, which enables the truck to automatically carry out full brake application in response to stationary and moving objects and brake in response to moving or standing pedestrians.
XFM Managing Director, Les Sharp, says the company’s recent fleet upgrade is in-line with its commitment to operate modern high-quality equipment and first-class depots across major Australian cities.
“Our customers can attest that we are 100 per cent committed to providing the highest level of service and that means we operate modern quality trucks and trailers that are safe, efficient and well maintained,” Les says.
“Safety for our drivers and other road users is important, so we are also pleased the Fuso Shogun comes with a really high level of safety as standard.
“The overall business case for the Shoguns, including the low operating costs, also makes it something that is hard to say no to.”
Mr Sharp says he also appreciated the help of Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Director of Strategic Partners and Business Development, Richard Eyre, who was able to help him get the right trucks for the job in a timely fashion.
The Fuso Shogun 400 benefits from lengthy 50,000km service intervals that ensure the truck spends more time out on the road fulfilling the jobs that XFM demands of it.
The Shogun also features a manufacturer warranty that lasts for five years or 500,000kms (whichever occurs first).
A bonus with the Shogun range is the vast selection of model choices, with customers able to choose from three different engine sizes, various power ratings and a raft of wheelbase and drive configurations – starting with the 8-litre, moves up to 11-litre and tops out with the 510hp 13-litre powerplant in the Shogun 510.
These certainly add weight to the XFM fleet, enabling the carrier to cater for a wide range of transport and logistics requests.
Story with thanks to Power Torque Magazine