DAF Trucks
New DAFs help Stardes get the show on the road
Another pair of low-deck DAF XF510s tractors have joined the fleet of specialist entertainment industry transportation and logistics company Stardes of Sheffield to work on music tours around the UK and Europe.
DAF Trucks breaks records in challenging 2009
DAF achieved record market shares in 2009 despite it being one of the most challenging years in the history of road transport and the truck industry.
DAF trucks work around the clock for ATL
Round the clock, seven day working of three new DAF CF85s by Derbyshire operator ATL (Ascott Transport Limited) will see each of the trucks covering around 275,000 miles (445,000 kilometres) a year.
DAF LF45 horsebox offers car-like driving characteristics
“It’s like driving my Bentley,” says Claire Ince, wife of football manager and former England star Paul of their new horsebox based on the DAF LF45 chassis. The DAF, which at 7.5 tonnes can be driven on a car licence, is being used to transport horses ridden by their daughter Ria in junior showjumping competitions throughout the North West and Midlands.
It’s all bells and whistles on Arclid’s new DAFs
Cutting out weight, ensuring driver comfort and presenting a professional image were all factors in the decision by Cheshire operator Arclid Transport to put a pair of highly-specified DAF XF105s into their 25-vehicle fleet.
Big DAF helps keep traffic flowing
Installing motorway crash barriers, both permanent and temporary, is being made easier by the arrival of a specially equipped DAF CF85 tractor at Derbyshire contractors HW Martin Safety Fencing Limited.
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.