The new fleet comprises 36 DAF XB 230 18-tonne rigids and 32 maximum weight DAF XD 450 6x2 tractors. The company, best known for its Kingsmill and Allinson’s brands, is also trialling a 19-tonne GVW DAF LF Electric out of its London bakery. The LF Electric, along with all the trucks in the latest delivery, were built at Leyland Trucks in Lancashire.
Complementing the new vehicles, Allied Bakeries is developing a new fleet management IT system which will be implemented in the New Year, while drivers are also being provided with upgraded handheld Personal Digital Assistants. These technological enhancements are expected to optimise delivery processes and improve overall operational efficiency. Allied Bakeries has also expanded its third-party goods delivery services, with the new DAF fleet supporting this growth and enabling the company to assist retail partners in broadening their bakery ranges.
This new truck fleet follows last year's announcement which saw Allied Bakeries partner with Don-Bur to develop a new generation of efficient, high-capacity box-van double-deck trailers, which have been successfully integrated into the company’s fleet earlier this year.
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