All are DAF 18-tonne DAF LF 260 curtainside rigids, specified by Antalis with the AS-tronic 12 speed AMT (automated manual transmission).
All will be mounted with 1,500kg tail-lifts, and fitted with safety equipment including rear-reversing cameras and left-turn safety alert systems
They will be manufactured at the Leyland plant.
Fraikin’s full service contract hire agreement includes all repair and maintenance, six-weekly safety inspections, MOT testing, tyre management and 24/7 roadside assistance.
“The new vehicles will modernise our fleet and ensure that our logistics operation is well-placed to support the changing needs of a dynamic and growing business,” states David Hunter, Antalis regional managing director for UK, Ireland and Southern Africa.
“We look forward to putting the new fleet into service over the coming months.”
“Antalis ran a comprehensive tendering process and is a prestige customer for us to win,” comments Fraikin CEO Ed Cowell.
“We are looking forward to working closely together to harness the full potential of the new fleet.”