C&M Transport has taken delivery of a New Generation DAF XG+ 530 tractor unit, with the frozen, chilled and ambient haulage specialist reporting exceptional driver satisfaction with its premium specification trucks operating on time- and temperature-sensitive UK and European operations. A further XG+ unit is on order and scheduled for delivery in 2026.
The latest model-year '25 XG+ 530 – with DAF’s ‘FTG’ 6x2 mid-lift axle configuration – brings the fleet to 23 vehicles, including nine top-spec XG+ 6x2 tractors alongside legacy DAF XF units in a 60-40 split favouring DAF, and underlining continued confidence in the built-in-Britain brand's operational fit and performance capability.
C&M Transport benefits from comprehensive dealer support through Greenhous DAF in Shrewsbury, which supplied the latest truck and maintains the fleet.
All C&M Transport vehicles are assigned to a specific driver, fostering personal responsibility and care that keeps the fleet in pristine condition
Specialising in frozen, chilled and ambient freight across UK-wide and international routes, C&M Transport – which celebrates its 25th anniversary next year – operates an intensive service requiring reliable, well-maintained vehicles to meet stringent just-in-time delivery schedules. From its origins as a family business founded by husband-and-wife team, Marilyn and Chris Williams, both of whom remain actively involved today, the company has grown from an initial pair of DAF XF95s into a dedicated temperature-controlled specialist. From the start, C&M has focused exclusively on temperature-controlled operations.
Each truck is assigned to a specific driver, fostering personal responsibility and care that keeps the fleet in pristine condition. The XG+ 530 has proved particularly popular, with drivers consistently report high satisfaction with the trucks’ quality, power dynamics and comfort. This positive feedback reinforces C&M's strategic investment in premium-spec vehicles, directly supporting service quality and customer satisfaction.
Jonno Williams, Operations Director (right) with father and company founder, Chris Williams. "The latest XG+ is already proving its worth, and we have another order in the pipeline as we continue growing the fleet.” Jonno WIlliams.
Drivers typically spend five nights out per week, reflecting the demanding nature of C&M’s long-haul operations. The company’s longest-serving driver has remained loyal for 12 years, with several others staying for eight years.
Jonno Williams, Operations Manager at C&M Transport confirms the XG+ trucks have exceeded expectations. “The drivers love the top-spec XG+ units,” he says. “Each driver has their own vehicle, and they look after them and they keep them in immaculate condition. Driver satisfaction is incredibly high, which matters enormously when you're operating on temperature-controlled where timing is everything. The latest XG+ is already proving its worth, and we have another order in the pipeline as we continue growing the fleet.”
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“Our priority remains flawless service for our existing customers, and that focus is already winning us new business,” says Williams. “An immaculate fleet isn’t just good business; it’s one of our strongest cards for attracting new customers.”
C&M continues to expand to meet growing customer demand. The service-driven approach, emphasising reliability, high-quality equipment and customer trust, has fuelled this growth, with further DAF orders planned to sustain momentum.
