Placing the order is the exciting part. Waiting for the trailers to arrive can feel considerably longer. Once a new commercial trailer order is confirmed,
A trailer quote shouldn’t start with an options shopping list. It should start with the job the trailer needs to do. It can be tempting
You’ve probably seen them hundreds of times. A row of buckles running along the bottom of a Curtainsider, opened and closed whenever access to the
We’re pleased to welcome Andy Jarvis to Montracon as our new National Accounts Manager, bringing with him 40 years of experience in the commercial vehicle
Getting somebody to buy from you once is one thing. Getting them to come back is different. Why do customers return for repeat orders? They’re
EBPMS is something our sales team regularly finds customers aren’t fully aware of. That makes it worth talking about. When operators are choosing a new
One hundred new Box Vans. A new trailer specification. One of the most recognisable fleets in the UK. Royal Mail has ordered 100 new Montracon
A new trailer order is about more than adding numbers to a fleet. It is about making sure those trailers are built for the operation
A first order wins a customer. A repeat order tells you something different. Customers return because they’re happy with the trailers they’ve bought previously. For
Montracon is a UK leader in the manufacture and supply of HGV trailers, with 50 years of heritage behind our name. We are a proud
Price matters when you’re buying trailers. It shouldn’t be the only thing making the decision. Our sales team identified price and lead time as two
Why does trailer manufacturing experience matter? Nearly 50 years is a long time to spend building trailers. During that time, customer requirements change, trailer designs
When diesel gets more expensive, every unnecessary kilogram deserves another look. Fuel has always been one of the biggest costs facing UK transport operators, but
A trailer can look right on the specification sheet. The real test is whether it still feels like the right decision several years later. For
Paintwork isn’t only about how a trailer looks when it leaves the factory. For commercial trailers working across the UK, the finish is exposed to
When you’re running hundreds of trailers, small weight savings don’t stay small for long. Parcel operations are built around scale. High volumes, busy schedules and
Trailer floors take a beating. Could bamboo really do the same job as traditional hardwood? Sustainability matters, but a commercial trailer floor still needs to
No two transport operations are exactly the same. Different loads, routes, loading methods, site restrictions and fleet requirements all have an impact on the type
Cleaning a commercial trailer is not just about keeping it looking presentable. Regular cleaning plays an important part in trailer maintenance, especially for operators who
Useful facts about Montracon trailers and support When choosing a commercial trailer supplier, it helps to know what sits behind the product. A trailer is
For years, discussions about improving transport efficiency have focused on engines, fuel prices and driver behaviour. Today, another question is becoming increasingly important. How much
Ask someone how to improve fleet efficiency and the conversation usually turns to trucks. Fuel-efficient engines. Driver training. Route planning. Telematics. Alternative fuels. They’re all
The repair bill is rarely the biggest cost when a trailer goes down. For many fleet operators, that’s where the real expense begins. A trailer
It usually starts with a phone call. It’s 5am. The day hasn’t really begun, yet the carefully planned schedule you’ve spent hours putting together is