Investing where it matters
In December 2025 Slim’s Pilot Car Services expanded its fleet with two new Mercedes Sprinter vans—affectionately named "Mervin the Merc" and "Herman the German." Both vehicles are fitted to our high standard to ensure driver comfort and full compliance with the current Code of Practice. They carry all required equipment and are clearly marked with the correct chevrons and signage to maintain visibility and professionalism on every assignment, reinforcing our commitment to safe, reliable escorting.
Key benefits:
Enhanced safety: modern safety systems and improved visibility features better protect our drivers, clients and other road users, reducing risk on complex escorts and giving peace of mind during challenging conditions.
Full compliance: all required equipment and markings are fitted to meet regulatory and client expectations without compromise, giving clients confidence in our adherence to standards and audit readiness.
Driver comfort and reliability: high-spec fit-outs provide greater comfort for longer shifts and help improve operational uptime and consistency, supporting staff welfare, retention and performance.
Operational coverage: "Herman the German" will be based in Suffolk and "Mervin the Merc" in Scotland, improving regional response times and widening our route coverage to serve more clients efficiently across a broader area.
Increased capacity: the additional vehicles will support the expected rise in workload through the new year and beyond, allowing greater scheduling flexibility, resilience during peak periods and faster turnaround for bookings.
These Sprinters complement our existing fleet and will be operated by trained, experienced personnel to uphold the high level of service and safety our customers expect, ensuring consistent, professional escort operations across all assignments and reinforcing our reputation for dependable pilot car services.