+353 (0)1 8075380 Quote Contact .st0{fill:#003A70;} .st1{fill:#78BE20;} MENU Dixon Transport News Tuesday 30 March 2021 25 New Scania Trucks for Dixon Dixon International Logistics recently took delivery of 25 new Scania S Series trucks as part of a yearly refresh and fleet growth strategy. The new trucks, as with all other Scania purchases, came from McElvaney Motors. Company Managing director, Michael Dixon noted “A special thanks to McElvaney’s for their continued support and expertise on our fleet upgrades.” The new additions to the fleet come fitted with the latest technology from Scania including their all-new side detection functionality. This Blind Spot Warning (BSW) feature works on both sides of the truck for all types of driving and gives drivers maximum visibility of other road users and potential obstacles. The BSW system is mainly designed to warn truck drivers of “hidden” cars when at higher speeds switching lanes, and it can also warn for bikes and pedestrians. In addition, the Vulnerable Road User Collision Warning (VRUCW), on the passenger side is mainly focused on detecting cyclists and motorbikes, but also spots pedestrians which is very useful in urban environments. BSW and VRUCW provide audible and visual warnings to the driver, escalated in three levels – yellow, orange and red. Drivers are alerted by both visual and audible warnings in the cab when a cyclist or pedestrian enters a risk zone near the truck. Dixon International Logistics Fleet Manager Glen Morgan is particularly impressed with these Advanced Driver Assistance Systems features. “With the majority of on the road incidents caused through poor visibility or drivers experiencing blind-spots, we hope these new features will help minimise the risk of this happening in the future. Scania are at the forefront of vehicle safety and we are pleased to continue to purchase their trucks for fleet replacement and growth.” Alongside the additional safety features, the S Series come with the latest in-cab technology and comfort including premium heated driver’s seat, electric roof hatch, additional storage both inside and out, an upgraded media system, a bigger bed, fridge, and microwave. The trucks are also fitted with new, compact leisure batteries for added comfort and reliability on the road. “We place great value on driver retention and rewarding our drivers with top end trucks to carry out their duties” added James Kiernan, Head of Driver Recruitment & Trainer. “These new additions from Scania are very appealing aesthetically and from a comfort point of view. I’m confident our drivers will be very pleased with the end product.” All of the new trucks are now on the road servicing regular business throughout Europe from Dixons bases in Dublin and Coventry. CATEGORIES Awards Fleet News ARCHIVE May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 December 2018 October 2018 October 2017 September 2017 April 2017 August 2016 April 2016 CONTACT US Want more details on our partnerships and services? Please email us and we’ll get right back to you. We are always happy to discuss our partnerships and services to help you make the right choice. Why not call us at... +353 (0)1 8075380 Full name* Email address* Message* I'm not a robot SUBMIT This website uses cookies to give you the best online experience. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. Accept Contact us Dixon Transport Food Central, St Margaret's, Co. Dublin K67 V9F3 Phone: +353 (0)1 8075380 Fax: +353 (0)1 8956477 Out of hours: +353 (0) 86 6073207 info@dixontransport.com Quick links THE DIXON EXPERIENCE VIEW OUR TESTIMONIALS GET A QUOTATION WORK WITH US Connect with us Facebook LinkedIn Subscribe to Dixon News Keep up to date - subscribe to get updates from us. I'm not a robot SUBSCRIBE © Dixon Transport 2021 Sitemap Contact us