Fraikin Truck Hire has beaten off stiff competition from four rival suppliers to win a contract to supply fresh produce distributor AC Wellards with an entire new commercial vehicle fleet.

This deal marks the first time Wellards has operated brand new vehicles.

Matt Hayes, director at Wellards, commented: 'Our policy of acquiring used vehicles meant we ended up buying other people's trouble and downtime was increasing as the vehicles got older. We invited five contract hire companies to tender for the contract, and awarded the business to Fraikin based on the quality of its overall package.

'Fraikin weren't the cheapest, and they weren't the most expensive, but they did offer the peace of mind and experience we were looking for.' The vehicles are used to supply fresh produce to customers including P&O Ferries, Fred Olsen Cruises and Saga Shipping, as well as various hotels, pubs and clubs.