New generation of international trailers for Cargo Express

Birmingham-based Cargo Express has taken delivery of its first two S.CS MEGA curtainsiders in more than a decade, after being won over by the quality of the Schmitz Cargobull product.

The low-riding trailers are fitted with POWER CURTAINS for speedy, safe loading and un-loading. Both the side curtains on the semi-trailers and the roofs incorporate Schmitz Cargobull’s anti-vandal system to protect loads and prevent illegal entry.

Joseph O’Reilly, Managing Director at the family-owned transport firm, says: “We’re still running some MEGA trailers we purchased in 2011, so knew from experience that the product is high quality.

“The trailers are perfect for running to the continent, and the excellent communication throughout the build process really impressed us too. A lot has changed since we last placed an order with Schmitz Cargobull, and we had a lot of questions that were expertly handled.”

O’Reilly worked with Geoff Ward, Regional Manager for the North West, Wales and the West Midlands at Schmitz Cargobull on the deal.

“Geoff identified that we’d benefit from the POWER CURTAIN and anti-vandal system, which we weren’t aware of coming into the process. He repeatedly went the extra mile, travelling to see us to ensure that the blue we wanted for the trailers was the correct tone, as other suppliers have a different name for it.”

Cargo Express undertakes a range of work from partial and full loads, through to groupage operations in the UK and internationally. Much of what it does is specialist, often involving irregular freight that requires careful handling via its fleet of more than 70 trucks and 50 trailers.

The MEGA trailers feature hydraulically powered height-adjustable roofs – offering a maximum internal height of up to 3 metres, while complying with EU regulations. This is ideal for the operator’s international work, which can see it moving everything from packaging where maximum volume is essential, to high-value automotive parts, racking and even fridge doors.

One of the new trailer liveries celebrates the operator’s partnership with German awnings manufacturer Markilux. Acting as its de facto UK transport and logistics provider, Cargo Express brings the manufacturer’s product into the country before breaking it down at its 10,600 sq m warehouse near junction 6 of the M6 for onwards delivery to customers.

Like all Schmitz Cargobull trailers, the S.CS MEGA units are equipped with the ultra-durable, repair-friendly MODULOS chassis with a 10-year guarantee against rust-through. The manufacturer’s TrailerConnect® telematics system is factory fitted as standard.