DAF Trucks
Government assistance to buy a new truck ends soon
British truck operators have only a few weeks left to take advantage of Government assistance to buy a new truck, assistance which could be worth £3,000 or more over the life of a heavy truck.
High spec DAF third in a row for Hunter Haulage
A top of the range XF105 tractor unit is the third DAF in succession for owner-driver Bert Hunter, who mainly hauls stone around central Scotland. He’s so proud of the new truck he’s given it the same affectionate nickname ‘Minnie’ that he uses for his wife.
DAF LF forms basis of new Equi-Trek Envoy horsebox
Leading UK horsebox builder Equi-Trek has chosen DAF’s LF model as the basis of its new 12 tonne Envoy horsebox. The new model was launched in July at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate.
60 years of DAF truck production
In 1959, DAF was one of the very first producers to apply a turbo compressor to truck diesel engines. In 1973 DAF became the first truck manufacturer in the world to use intercooling for higher power and torque with good fuel consumption.
DAF 105 gives Gordons a big lift in Yorkshire
Gordons Transport of Goole have chosen a 6x4 DAF XF105 tractor on which to mount a high-capacity PM crane to lift and move portable and modular buildings, plant and machinery.
It’s a win-win for DAF CF85 at MT Awards
For the second year running the DAF CF85 has been voted ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’ in the annual Motor Transport Awards, the UK’s premier transport industry awards scheme.
DAF drawbar brings added flexibility to natural food firm
A workers’ co-operative that is the UK’s largest independent wholesale distributor of natural food products has made significant efficiency gains and cut costs in its transport operations by introducing a highly flexible DAF drawbar outfit into service.
100th DAF comes well wrapped for Waverley TBS
Vinyl cab wrapping is being used for the first time by national drinks distributor Waverley TBS as part of a new livery design. The first truck to receive the treatment is a DAF LF55, which is also the 100th vehicle to be delivered under a major renewal programme for the 230 vehicle fleet.
DAF revises the popular LF series
DAF is introducing the ‘Edition 2009’ versions of the popular LF distribution truck. Revised interior trim ensures an even higher level of driver comfort while efficiency is further improved by the optimisation of the driveline and the availability of new options.
Thirty pallet DAF drawbar gets the thumbs up
Plastic goods manufacturer Thumbs Up Bury Limited has put a top-of-the-range DAF XF105 Super Space cab drawbar outfit on the road to make deliveries throughout the British Isles.
DAF’s light weight means more litres delivered
The light weight of DAF’s LF55 chassis means more payload and more litres delivered for Cornwall’s leading independent supplier of fuel oils and lubricants.
New DAF helps ensure the bins get emptied
A specially equipped DAF LF45 is helping to reduce downtime for damaged refuse collection vehicles and those in need of maintenance throughout the UK helping to get them quickly back on the road collecting bins.
Low weight, rear-steer DAF works well in a tight spot
The exceptional manoeuvrability of DAF’s rear-steer CF75 FAN model is making it easier for building materials supplier Simmons of Stafford to deliver to premises with restricted access.
New DAF marks silver anniversary at Brianplant
Leading Lincolnshire plant hire and transport company Brianplant (Humberside) Limited has marked 25 years in business by having the cab of its latest DAF painted in a stunning silver.
XF105 proves a great deal for CFT Services
Six top-of-the-range DAF XF105s have joined the fleet of CFT Services, chosen for their luxurious specification and good fuel efficiency combined with a well structured deal through PACCAR Financial.