Bishop’s Move, the UK’s largest family owned removal company which is this year celebrating its 160th year in business, is pleased to announce the investment of £1.2 million in 13 custom-built DAF vehicles.

After looking at various options, Bishop’s Move brokered the deal with Ryder trucks to supply the order.

Eight vehicles were delivered before 1 September, 2014, with a further five scheduled to be delivered before the start of 2015. The £1.2 million investment in the Bishop’s Move fleet is in addition to the £150,000 already invested in the refurbishment of its existing fleet at the backend of 2013 and early 2014.

This significant investment follows the arrival last year of two Euro 5 DAFs at 7.5t weight and a DAF XF105.460 Euro 5 Super Space cab Artic unit and step frame trailer.

The investment in a two-year period will exceed £1.4 million.  Bishop’s Move saw the recovering housing market as an ideal time to invest in and expand its fleet and operations.

“We pride ourselves at offering a professional and efficient service to our customers, and this investment enhances our commitment to offering a modern, robust, efficient service to our client base,” said Alistair Bingle, Bishop’s Move Managing Director.

Photo: Some of Bishop's Move's new DAFs.