DAF Trucks
1928 - 2008 80 years of innovative transport solutions
With a modern product range, a leading range of services behind the product and a professional dealer network with more than 1,000 sales and service points in Europe, DAF is one of the leading truck manufacturers in Europe.
More payload, better traction and increased manoeuvrability
Successful long-term evaluation of DAF’s CF85 6 x 2 tag axle FTR tractor by a leading West Country transport company has led to its adoption by DAF as a fully-approved, mainstream model.
DAF wins major awards
During last week’s Bus World Asia exhibition in Shanghai, DAF was honored with two major awards: ‘Best Bus Engine Producer of the Year 2008’ and ‘Best Coach Engine Producer of the Year 2008’.
DAF has plenty of power to tackle Devon’s hills
At 510 horsepower a new DAF eight-wheeler with Totnes, Devon tipper operator DJB (South West) Haulage Limited has plenty of power to tackle the hilly local terrain. The FAD CF85 is also the first DAF eight-wheel tipper in the UK at this power rating.
DAF Trucks at the CV Show: a truck for everyone
DAF Trucks is using CV Show 2008, which opens at Birmingham’s NEC on 15 April, to promote its position as UK market leader in every segment in which it competes.
DAFs help deal with the dirty stuff
Cape have invested over half a million pounds in two DAF CF85 eight-wheel trucks fitted with Koks vacuum tank equipment.
Ramage rely on DAF
A trio of top-of-the-range DAF XF105 tractor units now on the road with North Eastern general hauliers Ramage Transport Limited, mark the company’s first move to automatics.
Owens adds a dozen DAFs
A dozen DAF XF105 premium tractor units are joining the fleet of the leading South Wales independent operator Owens Road Services under a major renewal programme. The decision to acquire the new trucks stems directly from good experience with DAF 95s in the 350-strong fleet.
Prime Minister Balkenende opens new DAF Engine Test Center
Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende officially opened the ‘state-of-the-art’ DAF Engine Test Center in Eindhoven on Wednesday 23rd January.
Busy times for Browns new DAF
At around 65 collections a day, six days a week, a new DAF eight-wheeler with a Heil rear-end loading body is proving to be a highly productive vehicle for Staffordshire company H Brown & Son (Recycling) Limited.
New DAFs help ensure safety in roadworks
The safety of motorists and workers during routine and emergency roadworks is being ensured by five DAF LF55s now entering service with traffic control and management specialists A-Plant Lux.
DAF skip loader proves highly productive
A DAF 12 tonner fitted with Trio skip loading equipment is proving highly productive, making up to 20 pick-ups a day for Merseyside recycling company Mainsway Limited.
Turners of Soham take their 100th DAF FTP tractor
In a major renewal of its bulk tanker fleet, Turners (Soham) Limited has put its 100th DAF FTP model into service and given it the unique registration T100 FTP. A further 75 FTPs are on order for delivery over the next 12 months.
DAF apprentices take top honours
Apprentice truck technicians Ciaran Gilloway, Thomas Yelland and Stuart Gordon were the winners in the DAF Apprentice of the Year competition held in Bristol on Wednesday, 24th October.
Cummins take DAF XF105 to help keep drivers
Driver retention and cost savings were the key factors in the decision by Cummins Logistics to put four DAF XF105 tractors into service.