For businesses operating in the farming, agriculture and fresh produce sectors, transport reliability is non-negotiable. Seasonal peaks, changing customer demand and the challenge of moving perishable products mean fleet operators need a transport partner that can provide flexibility, responsiveness and dependable vehicle support.
For Hammond Produce, one of the UK’s leading vertically integrated food and farming businesses, that partner is Alltruck plc.
Through a long-standing relationship built on shared values and a commitment to customer service, Alltruck provides Hammond Produce with flexible contract hire solutions that help keep its operation running efficiently throughout the year.
Based in Nottinghamshire, Hammond Produce specialises in the growing, processing and packing of a wide range of root, leafy and speciality crops, alongside the production of cold-pressed rapeseed oil.
The company farms approximately 2,500 acres in Nottinghamshire while operating a wider growing platform across the UK and Europe. With products destined for customers who expect consistent quality and timely deliveries, maintaining a reliable transport operation is critical.
Richard Grant, Head of Commercial at Hammond Produce, explains:
“The products that Hammond’s distribute are all perishable and so it is important that our customers receive their order on time, in full and to the quality that they expect.”
To support these requirements, Hammond Produce operates a fleet of Alltruck contract hire tractor units and refrigerated trailers, supplemented by short-term hire and spot hire vehicles when additional capacity is required.
Alongside vehicle provision, Alltruck delivers a comprehensive service, maintenance and inspection package, helping to maximise fleet uptime while reducing the administrative burden associated with fleet management.
For Hammond Produce, dependable vehicles and responsive support help ensure fresh produce reaches customers on time, in full and to the quality they expect.
The agricultural sector experiences significant fluctuations throughout the year, particularly during key trading periods such as Christmas and Easter.
For Hammond Produce, the ability to scale transport resources during these periods is essential. Demand can increase rapidly, requiring additional vehicle capacity and the confidence that fleet support will be available when it’s needed most.
Richard highlights Alltruck’s understanding of the fresh produce sector as one of the reasons the relationship has been so successful.
“They understand fresh produce and are able to support us in our peaks of the year such as Christmas and Easter.”
This ability to provide both long-term contract hire and short-term vehicle hire solutions enables Hammond Produce to respond efficiently to changing market requirements while maintaining the service standards its customers expect.
Whether supporting planned seasonal demand or responding to unforeseen requirements, flexibility remains a key part of the partnership.
Successful partnerships are built on shared values, trust and a genuine understanding of a customer’s business.
For Hammond Produce and Alltruck, a family-business heritage has helped create a strong foundation for a long-term working relationship.
Richard says:
“The relationship between Hammonds and Alltruck has lasted so long because they’re both very similar businesses in terms of their ethos, they’re both family-run.”
That shared approach has enabled both organisations to develop a partnership focused on delivering practical solutions and long-term value.
Over the years, Alltruck has become more than a vehicle supplier, providing the support and flexibility needed to help Hammond Produce maintain continuity across its transport operation.
In fresh produce logistics, vehicle downtime can have significant consequences. Delays can affect delivery schedules, customer satisfaction and the quality of temperature-sensitive products.
That’s why responsive support and efficient vehicle maintenance are such important considerations when selecting a contract hire provider.
Richard highlights the impact of Alltruck’s customer service and responsiveness:
“Alltruck have a very timely response and so any phone call into themselves they deal with very, very quickly to make sure that we can get our trucks and trailers back on the road.”
By combining vehicle availability with proactive service support, Alltruck helps Hammond Produce minimise disruption and maintain fleet performance throughout the year.
For Hammond Produce, the combination of flexible vehicle provision, responsive maintenance support and an understanding of the agricultural sector has helped create a transport solution that continues to evolve alongside the business.
Through contract hire, short-term vehicle hire and comprehensive fleet maintenance support, Alltruck helps customers access the vehicles they need while remaining agile in a competitive marketplace.
For Hammond Produce, that combination of flexibility, responsiveness and sector understanding has made Alltruck a valued strategic partner.
As Richard concludes:
“We’d absolutely recommend them to the farming sector because, well for all the reasons mentioned, they remain a strategic partner and we hope they can do the same for other farming businesses.”
The recommendation reflects a partnership built on flexibility, responsiveness and an understanding of the unique demands facing farming and fresh produce operations.
Whether you operate in agriculture, food production, fresh produce distribution or refrigerated transport, Alltruck plc can help create a fleet solution tailored to your operational requirements.
From long-term contract hire agreements to additional vehicle support during seasonal peaks, our team works with businesses across the UK to deliver reliable, flexible and cost-effective commercial vehicle contract hire solutions.
Contact Alltruck plc today to discuss how our contract hire services can support your business.