New DAF CF tippers grabbed by EJC Contracts

Northern Ireland-based EJC Contracts has taken delivery of three new DAF CF 450 8x4 32-tonne tipper grabs, each equipped with Thompsons bodies and Palfinger Epsilon cranes. The new trucks follow an identical order MV Commercial supplied into the business last year and join a mixed commercial fleet of around 150 vehicles, which includes 3.5-tonne vans through to tippers and agricultural units. EJC Contracts is run by father and son, Edward and Daniel Connolly and takes pride in operating a modern and attractive fleet, including Kelsa lightbars and fully bespoke livery wraps.

The trucks have also been kitted out to ensure they meet the FORS Silver requirements, including comprehensive camera systems to enhance pedestrian and road user safety. Of the three vehicles, one is a new addition to the company's fleet and will be based in Northern Ireland, helping to meet growing demand for services there. The remaining two are fleet renewals, replacing older assets and are based at the EJC Contracts depots in Bath and Southend-On-Sea.

The operator, headquartered in Newtownabbey, was established in 1993 with an initial focus on civil engineering and construction.

It now offers private grab hire services, undertakes utility and landscaping work, alongside partnering with major telecoms providers across the UK, designing, building and deploying high-speed fibre networks.