Family-run Law Distribution said its new DAF LF Electric has exceeded expectations after the Haydock firm initially delayed introducing the new technology into its fleet.
The 19-tonne 4x2 truck, supplied by Asset Alliance, was put to work in a two-week trial involving daytime deliveries and collections of palletised goods for the Palletline network.
John Law, Law Distribution MD, said: “We have held off a little when it comes to electric as, like many operators, we were uncertain about how best to integrate the technology into our operations.
“However, when Asset Alliance Group offered the DAF LF Electric, a model that we are familiar with, we jumped at the chance.
“My drivers loved it as it’s very smooth to drive, there’s minimal vibration and it’s quiet, which is ideal for urban work in city centres,” he added.
“Decarbonising our fleet is a hugely important aim, and while we’re at the beginning of that journey, the electric DAF exceeded our expectations as a work tool.”
Law Distribution charged the LF’s battery overnight via a three-phase power circuit at its depot, which the business also uses to charge its electric forklifts.
Asset Alliance strategic development manager Rob Gwynn said: “We were really pleased to offer Law Distribution a trial of the DAF LF Electric truck. The feedback has been encouraging and the ease at which the vehicle fitted into their operation demonstrates that in the right application, electric works and works very well.”
