DVS-ready DAF XF530 tractor units join FM Conway

FM Conway, infrastructure services provider and the largest manufacturers of asphalt in the south-east of England, has taken delivery of six new DAF XF530 6×2 tractor units. The new trucks replace competitor models within the firm’s aggregate and asphalt division. Approximately 60 DAF trucks operate across the company’s 10 divisions and now make-up 15% of the total fleet of 400 vehicles.

The new XF530 fleet was supplied by local DAF dealer, Channel Commercials  “The new DAF fleet will be integral to our operations, hauling bulk aggregate trailers to deliver materials to our asphalt plants,” said Steve James, senior transport manager. With on-road safety a key concern for operators – particularly in the south-east with respect to the impending changes to London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) in October 2024 – the new XF tractors comply with three-star DVS requirement, featuring DAF Digital Vision camera system and passenger door lower window to boost driver vision.

“The trucks are three-star DVS compliant straight from the factory,” said Steve James. “The XF cab provides excellent optical view for our drivers, which is crucial for operating safely in urban environments.

“The new XF fleet has met with a very positive reaction from our drivers,” he added.