Schmitz Cargobull has delivered six ecoCHAMP LTO lightweight curtainsiders from BERGERecotrail to PepsiCo Germany.
The wheelbase of the new vehicles has been shortened to maximise the payload without overloading the prime mover’s drive axle. This, according to the OEM, is particularly important when the trailers are used with electric tractors, or with a full payload.
The official vehicle handover took place in February 2025 at the Rodgau/Germany branch in the presence of Adrian Burlacu, Transport Specialist at PepsiCo and Jörg Irsfeld, Director International Key Account Management, Schmitz Cargobull.
In addition, PepsiCo has put a further six BERGERecotrail lightweight vehicles in combination with e-trucks into operation via a rental company. Thanks to their high payload capacity, the BERGERecotrail lightweight semi-trailers are particularly suitable for transporting beverages.
“We are delighted to be expanding our fleet with the lightweight ecoCHAMP LTO from Berger,” said Burlacu.
“They offer the highest possible payload, and at the same time help us to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the fleet. The innovative lightweight design and the advantages that the shortened wheelbase also offers in terms of truck manoeuvrability perfectly fulfil our requirements for efficient and sustainable transport solutions.”
Irsfeld said: “The ecoCHAMP LTO is an outstanding example of the innovative strength and technical expertise of the BERGERecotrail brand in the field of lightweight construction. These vehicles set new standards in terms of efficiency and sustainability and underline our joint commitment to advanced transport solutions.”
PepsiCo is a manufacturer of luxury food brands and one of the global market leaders in the convenience food and beverage sector.
