HAMPSHIRE'S Hendy Van and Truck has delivered its largest-ever order - seven 44-tonne Iveco Stralis tractor units for Poole Bay Freight.

Chris Shaw, of Hendy Van and Truck, said: "This is the biggest contract hire order we have had for this size of vehicle.

"Poole Bay Freight has been a customer for a number of years and we were very pleased to be able to provide the company with such a major fleet order.''

Hendy Van and Truck will also be responsible for all maintenance and repair of the units throughout the four-year contract.

Tony Halfhide, a director with Poole Bay Freight, said: "We wanted to work with a local dealer.''