DAF Trucks
Big DAF helps with the heavy lifts
A DAF XF105 plated to operate at up to 100 tonnes under STGO Cat 3 regulations is providing support to a 220 tonne mobile crane that’s the flagship of the fleet at Longton Crane Hire of Stoke-on-Trent.
Tarmac pioneers unique DAF-based low-weight mixer
Significant additional payload, lower fuel consumption, longer life and less noise are the key benefits of a new design of concrete mixer appearing in the UK for the first time and based on a DAF eight-wheeler.
New DAFs underpin continued growth at Comet Tankers
Availability of chassis designed specifically for tanker work and good support from the supplying dealers has led Hertfordshire independent waste handling company Comet Tankers to put five new DAFs into its fleet.
DAFs adopt a high profile with leading plastics firm
A fleet renewal programme at leading PVCu window and door systems manufacturer Profile 22 Systems – part of the Epwin Group – has seen nine DAFs enter service with a tenth arriving later in the year.
Unique body for Matt Purdie’s new DAF
Almost half a century of experience in the removals industry has been brought to bear in the design of a bespoke body on a new DAF that has just entered service with Central Scotland’s leading removals firm.
DAF weighs up the waste on Deeside
With as many as 200 lifts a day a pair of DAF CF85s are being worked hard by Deeside operator Ash Waste Services.
Factory bodied DAFs smooth the purchase process for Pink Link
The decision to buy DAF LF45s with factory-fitted bodies and factory-painted in their distinctive pink and black colour scheme has taken much of the hassle out of buying trucks for Yorkshire operator The Pink Link Limited.
DAF provides good image for heavy metal movers
Machinery moving specialists Flegg Transport have chosen high spec DAF XF105s for their 2008 fleet replacement programme to ensure driver comfort and to reinforce the company’s professional image with their customers.
Food company moves to automatics at 7.5 tonnes
Automatic transmissions are the choice of leading food distribution company Holdsworth in 12 DAF 7.5 tonne and a pair of 10 tonne LF45s that they’ve just put into service.
Burnt Tree take 100 factory-bodied DAFs into fleet
Fast growing national rental company Burnt Tree Vehicle Solutions is putting 100 factory-bodied DAF LF45s into its 8,000 vehicle fleet.
Diddimix chose DAF for good on-site performance
Good on-site performance of the DAF LF55 has led ready-mixed concrete company Diddimix of Leicester to add another to their 11-vehicle fleet. “Sites have become much more challenging in recent times,” says General Manager Jeremy Edinborough.
DAF introduces DAF Night Lock
To protect truck drivers against intrusions and robberies in their cabs, DAF has become the first truck manufacturer to introduce a night lock for the doors. It can be easily and quickly mounted to every DAF XF105.
New DAFs mark major expansion for car delivery company
The addition of 20 new DAFs into its fleet marks a major expansion for Merseyside based Mainland Car Deliveries (MCD). The new vehicles bring the MCD Group car transporter fleet to almost 200, making it the largest independent operator in the UK in this specialised market.
High mileage DAFs prove good on fuel
A quartet of DAF XF105 44-tonners that are being run round the clock six days a week are proving to be very fuel efficient for Staffordshire operator GMT Europe Limited.
Automatic DAF is a smart mover
Smart looks and good performance from an earlier model have led South Wales operator RPM Vehicle Logistics to put another DAF LF45 into their 16-vehicle car transporter fleet.