Launceston-based DB Distribution was founded in 1995 by Don Berryman, with a single Mercedes-Benz 308D. He went on to purchase early examples from the first Sprinter range launched in the same year, before switching to other vehicle brands.
Now, as the company approaches its 20th anniversary, DB Distribution has come full circle and acquired the new vehicles with funding support from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.
Most of the new vans wear the colours of global parcels delivery specialist FedEx, for which DB Distribution is contracted to cover the Launceston, Plymouth and Tavistock areas.
Although parcels and palletised distribution remains its core business, it has also branched out to offer storage facilities for private and commercial customers, as well as a comprehensive range of packaging materials.
The new fleet will be maintained under a three-year Mercedes-Benz ServiceCare contract by the workshop team at City West Commercials’ Roche depot, who will undertake routine, annual services during evenings.
‘The dealer will collect the vehicles from us after 5pm then return them ready for work next day. This will be a big benefit, as will its offer of a free courtesy vehicle should the need arise,’ commented Rob Berryman, director of DB Distribution.
‘Our new Sprinters look fantastic when lined-up together, while the drivers love them for their comfort and quality. As a company that’s always conscious of our Duty of Care obligations to staff and other road users, we’re also reassured by the fact that Mercedes-Benz vans are the safest on the road.’