Altrad, a leading provider of support services, is rolling out a brand-new consignment of 150 Ford Transit and Transit Connects to replace its existing fleet.

The new fleet of vehicles will transport people, plant and materials

It’s partnered with ALD Automotive | LeasePlan, vehicle supplier Ford and supplying dealer TrustFord to modernise its fleet.

The order includes 50 Transit Connect 240 L1 DCIV 1.5TDCi Leader along with 50 Transit Connect 220 L1 1.5TDCi 100 Leader. The business is also deploying 30 Transit Dropside 350 L4 C/C Pr/Dp 2.0TDCi 130 FWD and 20 Transit Dropside 350 L4 C/Db Pr/Dp 2.0TDCi 130 RD.

The new fleet of vehicles will be used for transporting people, plant and materials, supporting Altrad’s diverse services.

Matt Hammond, Altrad head of fleet, said: “It’s great to continue our partnership with ALD | LeasePlan and TrustFord. The arrival of the new fleet will help us support our operational business to continue to deliver a first-class service for our clients.”

Mark Wilkie, fleet and commercial vehicle director, TrustFord, added: “We are proud to have been able to support Matt and his team at Altrad with this order. As well as vehicle supply, we look forward to supporting them with our fleet aftersales proposition, including our industry leading Mobile Service offering.”

Alfonso Martinez, managing director at ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK, commented: “At ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK, we’re committed to supporting businesses across the UK in transitioning to cleaner fleet vehicles and embracing more sustainable business operations. Altrad Services is a long-standing partner, and we look forward to working closely with them during this exciting chapter as they modernise their fleet vehicles.”