FridgeXpress is adding 40 new Iveco Daily 3.5-tonne refrigerated vans to its hire fleet, providing extra choice for operators.
They are the first Ivecos to be added to the 680-strong FridgeXpress rental fleet and were supplied by Guest Trucks in Coventry.
Converted by Polar Truck & Van, each Daily comes with a roof-mounted GAH refrigeration unit, which can transform the van’s interior temperature between -20 and +20 degrees to provide the capability to transport both frozen and chilled food.
The van also features thermal curtains across the rear and side door apertures and a blue grit finish floor, along with a Transcan temperature recorder and Hope Safe T bar rear bumper.
FridgeXpress was acquired by Northgate Vehicle Hire earlier this year – and the new vans show the continued business expansion under the new parent firm.
FridgeXpress opted for the long wheelbase 4,100mm Daily van, which provides a maximum payload of 840kg – highly competitive for a converted 3.5-tonne LCV of this size, explained Craig Diaz, operations director, FridgeXpress.
“Payload is important for a customer when delivering frozen food and even in long wheelbase the Daily’s payload works for our customers. The Daily has received some good driver feedback. It’s comfortable and easy to drive while its 24,000-mile service intervals make it cost effective to run from an operational perspective. We look forward to onboarding all 40 vans before Xmas,” he added.
FridgeXpress was one of the first companies to add electric refrigerated vans to its fleet to help customers tackle their emissions, particularly in urban areas.
Typically, FridgeXpress runs its vans for five years and 125,000 miles with all servicing and maintenance managed by technicians at its Rugby head office.
