BJ Waters continues with CVH-OMFB Limited as hydraulics of choice for a pair of ‘fit for purpose’ Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Actros from Mertrux Ltd

BJ Waters continues with CVH-OMFB Limited as hydraulics of choice for a pair of ‘fit for purpose’ Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Actros from Mertrux Ltd | Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van

Bulk tipping and hazardous load specialist BJ Waters based in Matlock, Derbyshire, and purchased the latest additions to its fleet from East Midlands Dealer Mertrux Truck & Van. The new Actros work primarily with bulk trailers, for which both were fitted with hydraulic tipping kits by CVH-OMFB.

BJ Waters has favoured Mercedes-Benz trucks in the past but these are its first since 2015.

Key to the fourth-generation family firm’s decision to renew its association with the three-pointed star was the fuel-efficient performance of a pair of Dealer demonstration units, which also attracted very positive driver feedback.

BJ Waters new trucks are both Actros 2551 variants with flat-floored, aerodynamic StreamSpace cabs – at 2.5m they are in the wider of the two widths available – and 12.8-litre, in-line six-cylinder engines that produce 375kW (510 hp).

CVH-OMFB Limited has installed a slimline rear of cab aluminium tanks, heavy-duty OMFB HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS gear pump & the unique monobloc-250 valve which enables these vehicles to tip faster & lower quicker than traditional #wetkit options.

Established in 1927, BJ Waters was originally a general haulier but has evolved over the years and is now heavily focused on transporting a broad range of bulk commodities, including non-ferrous and scrap metals, aggregates, coal, coke, and solid fuels, plastics, marble, glass, and batteries, as well as hazardous goods, throughout the UK and Europe.

BJ Waters and its sister company Geo Siddall (Transport), which was acquired during the 1960s, run a combined fleet of almost 100 trucks, the overwhelming majority of them 6×2 tractor units, which is currently dominated by two other brands. All of these vehicles wear variations of the operator’s distinctive, two-tone green livery.

Former BJ Waters Managing Director Martin Waters passed away after a short illness last year. Responsibility for the management of the business now rests with his children James and Clare, and their cousins John and Richard, all of whom are Directors.

James Waters explained:

“CVH-OMFB is our hydraulics of choice, I'm proud to continue our 30-year relationship with them".