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The fast-expanding company is based in Dereham, Norfolk, and runs 50 Sprinters supplied by the Norwich branch of East Anglia Mercedes-Benz dealer Orwell Truck & Van.
The latest 20 are 316 CDI chassis cab models with low-emission Euro 6 engine technology and factory-built dropside bodies. They also feature 500kg DEL column tail-lifts fitted by Alfa Tail Lifts, of Sawston, Cambridgeshire.
Hire-A-Lite rents signage and traffic lights to utilities contractors, who need to set up temporary controls when working on highways – projects in which its customers are currently involved include the roll-out of a superfast broadband network across the south of England, from Norfolk to Cornwall.
The Sprinters deliver equipment to sites, either from head office or from a network of remote storage ‘pods’ located across the south.
In addition to the Sprinters, the firm runs four Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 CDIs, which are used by supervisors to visit work sites.
“Our remote field engineers operate across the country and we rely heavily on the reliability and performance of the sprinters to maintain delivery,” said director Stewart Halsey. “For this reason, and because contractors in our industry can face hefty fines if jobs are not completed on time, it’s crucial that our vehicles do not let us down.
“The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has proved itself in operation to be tough and dependable, while also benefiting from top-class after sales support.”
Hire-A-Lite’s vehicles have been supplied under CharterWay contract hire agreements from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, which include full repair and maintenance cover. They also come with MobiloVan support to provide roadside assistance in the event of a breakdown – this applies to all Mercedes-Benz vans for up to 30 years, provided they are maintained within the manufacturer’s official dealer network.
