DX adds 300 vehicles to fleet
Deliveries group DX, which has part of its operation in the Black Country, is expanding its UK fleet with more than 300 new vehicles being added.
DX, which offers parcel freight, secure courier, two-man and logistics services, said the expansion would take its delivery fleet to more than 900 vehicles.
DX, which has sites in Willenhall and Tipton, has added a range of new vehicles to its fleet, including over 150 vans, including 65 bespoke vehicles for carrying irregular dimension and weight freight; 50 trailers; 50 tractor units and over 120 trucks.
The new vehicles will be liveried in DX branding and fitted with advanced telemetry, vehicle camera and driver comfort and safety technology.
The new vehicles will serve both of the group’s divisions, DX Freight and DX Express, and are being rolled out across the Group’s nationwide network. They will increase the capacity and operational effectiveness of both divisions, supporting the group’s ongoing expansion.
The investment marks the latest step in DX’s extensive expenditure programme to support future growth and the ongoing expansion of its network. Investment is focused on sites, technology and equipment.
DX has already opened six new depots over the course of last year and this year, with further openings scheduled over the coming months. Additional investment in Group infrastructure is planned in both divisions.
DX sees significant growth opportunities for both DX Freight and DX Express, and expects to increase market share through its concentrated focus on setting market-leading customer service standards.
Lloyd Dunn, group chief executive, said: “The addition of over 300 new vehicles is a significant expansion of our fleet, and part of our wider investment programme in the business. The new vehicles support our ambitious growth plans, increasing our capacity and operational efficiency in support of our ambitious growth plans.
“We have further investment planned across sites, technology and equipment, and with our aim to set market-leading customer service standards, DX is increasingly being recognised as the premier operator in its markets.”
DX was established in 1975 as a Document Exchange service to the legal sector, but now provides one of the widest ranges of overnight delivery services in the market, as well as comprehensive logistics services. The business transports items ranging from confidential documents to large, awkward-to-handle freight that is unsuitable for standard conveyors.
DX reported a seven per cent rise in revenue to £182.7 million for the 27 weeks to January 2. It began its £10m investment programme in 2019.
