Kent traction operator BJ Myers Transport has marked its 50th year in business with an investment in three DAF '90th Anniversary Edition' XF 530 FTG twin-steer 6x2 tractors.

The family-owned firm's MD, Tony Myers, said: "We all work hard, and business is very buoyant for us at the moment, so we thought we'd push the boat out a bit and invest in the three DAF 90th Anniversary specials. They will help us mark our own half-century and, just as important, give us something that we can use to show our appreciation to three long-service drivers who have been with us many years."

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The trucks are in the special DAF 90th Anniversary colour choices; one in special metallic 'Rouge Flamme' red, the other two in metallic 'Jamaica Blue'. They join a two-marque fleet of some 65 tractors in which DAF vehicles occupy a full half share.

He added: "We like the DAF marque and have had it over the years, other than the very few times where we have been tempted elsewhere. But we keep coming back for the quality and reliability – you really can't beat them. The products seem to get better and better, and fuel economy has been noticeably improved with the latest XF range; the 530 engine we spec now is a tough one to beat."

The firm already has six XF tractors in service. The operator has recently cut the marques represented in the fleet to just two. Recent service support and product issues with one or two manufacturers have seen them exit the Myers fleet.

The new trucks were acquired through PACCAR Financial. The company buys its trucks on three-year deals and maintains a very young fleet profile by selling them on at the end of that period.

(CM/MH)