New DAF LFs go down a storm at Drainfast

“We’ve had a lot of interest in our trucks since we applied the wrap,” explained Mark Chambers, Marketing Manager at Drainfast. “We were looking at a new campaign to celebrate our two decades in business and decided that our fleet of DAFs is the perfect billboard for the company. There’s been a lot of people commenting on how much they like the design and how smart the trucks look, which is great.”
 
The new Drainfast fleet has been supplied by local DAF Dealer, Adams Morey, in Portsmouth, which, the company reports, has always provided excellent service. “Since 2011, we’ve always chosen DAF,” said Drainfast Transport Manager, John Harfield. “I think the main reasons are the exceptional reliability of the LF and a genuine partnership we have with Adams Morey. Customer service is prompt and efficient, and the parts department is proactive and helpful.”

Drainfast recently took delivery of four new DAF LF 180s, allowing it to allocate some of its older vehicles to a reserve pool for use during periods of high demand. The fleet, when combined, is able to average around 21 MPG, based on regular urban driving and frequent local deliveries.
 
With the LFs predominantly carrying plastic parts, Drainfast has been able to opt for lightweight cages, rather than heavier box bodies. Bevans design and fit the customised cages to the chassis, which can be opened completely from both the side and rear for ease of loading six-metre pipework.

“Going on our experience with the DAF LF over the last 12 years,” said John, “I can see DAF continuing to play an important part in our future operations.”
 
Based in Alton, Hampshire, and with depots in Coventry and Essex, Drainfast serves much of the Midlands, Central and Southern regions of the UK. The company holds a broad inventory of drainage supplies and related products and prides itself on its ability to deliver for customers quickly and efficiently.