Following in his father's footsteps: Lewis Darrington's journey with Marshall Fleet Solutions
12 June 2024
Raising the bar for pharma distribution and addressing the precise needs of the sector
The distribution of pharmaceuticals presents unique challenges, requiring an extraordinary level of attention and care beyond standard work expectations. Transporting pharmaceuticals introduces additional complexities such as strict temperature control parameters, compliance with regulations, risk assessment, and adherence to stringent quality standards.
At Marshall Fleet Solutions, we acknowledge the critical importance of getting it right the first time and every time to uphold the quality and integrity of biological and medical products. Our dedicated and experienced team offers a bespoke range of services to ensure that customers in the pharmaceutical sector can deliver with absolute confidence, integrity, and security. Our commitment to quality assurance, compliance and best practices is upheld at every stage of the process.
Our pharmaceutical product range
Marshall Fleet Solutions offers a full range of Thermo King equipment for temperature-controlled transportation in the pharmaceutical sector - spanning trailer, truck and vehicle-powered units, as well as Thermo King ColdCube™ containers.
Truck and trailer solutions (-30°C to +30°C)
For long haul road transportation and urban distribution, Thermo King has GDP certified technologies for every size of trailer and truck.
These options deliver exceptional fuel performance, less overall servicing, and operational flexibility – while maintaining temperature accuracy of +/- 1°C.
Advancer and SLXi series
Units for trailers offer the highest cooling and heating capacities for both single and multi-compartment applications.
Self-powered T-Series
With diesel or hybrid versions for large trucks, as well as electric standby during loading and unloading.
Vehicle-powered V-Series
Designed for vehicles ranging from small vans to 7.5 ton-trucks, with tight temperature control and low noise operation.
Last mile distribution - vans and small trucks (-30°C to +30°C)
For inner city deliveries requiring whisper-quiet and full electric transport refrigeration, Thermo King delivers market-leading innovation that’s proven to keep loads in optimal condition.
These fully electric options comply with noise regulations (including PIEK standards) and urban access requirements (UVARs) while delivering outstanding temperature control.
Vehicle-powered B/E-Series
Fully electric temperature controlled units for vehicles up to 3.5 tons that enable 24/7 last-mile city distribution.
ColdCube mobile refrigerated containers
Portable, fully electric powered, and highly mobile freezing containers available in 5 sizes and 16 standard configurations, with full Bluetooth connectivity.
Connected solutions
To reduce the risk of damage, loss of quality and wastage of high value medical and biological products, the Marshall Fleet Solutions product suite is supported by state-of-the-art connected solutions.
Using GPS technology, you can track, trace, and monitor every shipment as it happens, interact with units in response to local conditions, and receive alerts about any problems, allowing you to respond quickly.
Maintenance packages for pharma
To maintain the quality and integrity of medical and biological products during transport, Marshall Fleet Solutions offers a set of services that support your quality risk management. Preventative maintenance and easy access to service history are important priorities in our service and maintenance contract range.
Our packages offer you the comfort of our full range of services, all the benefits of preventative maintenance on your fleet and full coverage in case of breakdown. Inspections and services are adjusted to meet GDP guidelines. Due to the sensitivity of the cargo, we secure prioritised treatment and follow up in case of breakdown.
