Aggregates supplier achieves greater efficiency and better customer service thanks to DAF out of hours servicing
- Three new DAF CF FAD construction tippers are first Euro 6 models to join John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd fleet of 20 DAF trucks, plus four more just ordered
- Out of hours DAF servicing helps John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd keep its fleet more efficient by always having its trucks available during working hours to respond to orders quickly and give better customer service
- DAF total cost of ownership and competitive parts prices has kept John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd loyal to DAF for nearly 15 years, with DAF service and maintenance contracts for all vehicles to keep fleet running costs under control
A leading aggregates supplier from Yorkshire, John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd, ensures it can give customers a faster and responsive service by always keeping its fleet of over 20 DAF trucks available during working hours as all servicing and maintenance work is done overnight or at weekends by the local DAF dealer – Chatfields Sheffield.
This level of service, plus value for money, competitive parts prices and the added convenience of service and maintenance contracts has kept John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd as a DAF customer for nearly 15 years, with over 20 eight-wheeler DAF tipper trucks now on its fleet. Typically, each vehicle travels 100,000 km a year carrying up to 20 tonnes at a time, and is changed every three years to keep the fleet modern and always under warranty.
“I use DAFs because their cost and parts prices offer good value for money, and also because of the back-up provided by our DAF dealer to ensure our lorries on the road and working for us at all times,” said Leon Gull, managing director and owner of John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd.
“Another key part of their appeal, is the smart and modern appearance of the new ‘greener’ Euro 6 models, which we’re very pleased with, and are achieving excellent fuel economy,” added Leon Gull.
Following its experience with its first three Euro 6 vehicles, which are also the first new DAF CF FAD construction models on its fleet, John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd has just ordered four more.
The new, Euro 6 DAF CF Construction is specifically developed for regular off-road driving with more ground clearance plus increased approach and departure angles. Its new chassis gives maximum stiffness, plus a better driving experience, and is available as a 6x4 and 8x4 rigid or 6x4 tractor unit. For more manoeuvrability or lighter loads, DAF also produces a Construction model of its smaller, new DAF LF.
“We are really grateful to John Owen (Aggregates) Ltd for its loyalty to DAF over the last 15 years, and delighted to hear the feedback of the good reasons for this. As experienced professionals in the truck business, DAF dealers always understand that truck owners and operators rely on their vehicles to run their businesses efficiently, so need the best customer service,” said Phil Moon, Marketing Manager, DAF Trucks UK Ltd.
For more information on the new DAF Euro 6 truck range, designed for maximum efficiency, reliability and the highest driver comfort, please visit www.daf.co.uk, call 01844 261111 or email reception@DAFTRUCKS.com.
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Notes to editors:
- DAF Trucks UK is the market leader across all sectors in the UK, from 7.5 to 44 tonnes. The new Euro 6 LF, CF and XF Euro 6 trucks are designed to maximise profitability for operators and provide drivers with the best possible driving experience, supported by a nationwide network of 133 dealers across the UK (including two in the Channel Islands). DAF is a subsidiary of PACCAR – the global leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of light, medium and heavy trucks. www.daf.eu/uk
For further information please contact:
Martin Hayes/John Rawlings, Automotive PR t: +44 (0)20 7952 1070
