The vehicles come with insulated curtains to protect potatoes from weather extremes during transportation, and the Simark suspended strap system for load restraint.
Warwickshire-based Mitchell Potatoes is the UK's largest wholesale distributor of chipping potatoes, and delivers direct to fish and chip shops, fast food, and catering customers across England and Wales.
The new DAF LF 230 FA 18-tonne rigid trucks have a 4x2 axle configuration, and are mounted with Bevan bodies. The vehicles are being provided through a supply and full service lease contract, which runs for six years.
The DAFs, which increase the size of Mitchell Potatoes’ fleet to 36 vehicles, will be used for deliveries from the firm’s Rugby headquarters and its regional hubs in Watford, Bristol and Taunton.
David Mitchell, director of Mitchell Potatoes, said: "We are a growing business, increasing our fleet size as we expand, and we chose Ryder because we need a reliable supplier who can provide support across the country. We move perishable goods and we cannot afford to have the product stuck on trucks if there is a break down.”