A West Midlands-based provider of transport services to the aerospace and aviation sectors has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Vito.

JJX Logistics operates from headquarters in Wolverhampton, and Its 3.2-tonne New Vito Extra-long arrived via the Kidderminster branch of Rygor, alongside a 3.5-tonne Sprinter 316 CDI with curtainside body by Truck Engineering, of Darlaston.

JJX Small Haul was founded in 1997 by John Donovan, who changed its name in 2007 to JJX Logistics, to better reflect the diverse nature of its business – the family-owned company also serves customers from the automotive, rail, marine, brewing, technology, and print and packing industries.

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re talking about reliability, durability, comfort, safety or just all-round quality, Mercedes-Benz vans are streets ahead of the competition,” he enthused.

Today, the JJX Logistics fleet extends to 24 vans – most are Sprinters although the line-up also includes half a dozen Vito models and a single, small Citan – and four trucks, a 7.5-tonner and three Actros tractor units.

“I bought one of the first Euro 6 models, a temperature-controlled Sprinter, a year ago, and now I’m one of the first customers for the New Vito.”

The latest addition to the JJX Logistics fleet also came with an optional Driving Assistance package that includes the Collision Prevention Assist, Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist systems, as well as host of other extra features such as Tempmatic Air Conditioning, an LED Intelligent Light System, a Comfort driver’s seat and Chrome interior trim.

“It’s important that our vehicles should convey the right image, as well as being comfortable and as safe as possible for our drivers. I always load them with options and Rygor do a great job of ensuring that they arrive on time and to the correct specification.

“Back-up is crucial too, and I take great comfort from knowing that in the unlikely event one of my vans goes down when it’s on the Continent, day or night Mercedes-Benz are always on the end of the phone and help is never far away.”