DAF Trucks
High spec DAF XF105s join docks haulier
A pair of high specification DAF XF105 mid-lift axle tractor units have joined the fleet of long-established Boston and the Humber ports haulier E T Morris & Sons Limited.
Kettering company moves to 44 tonnes with new DAFs
The arrival of three DAF XF105 tractor units into the fleet of David Bletsoe-Brown Limited marks the first move to running at 44 tonnes for the expanding Kettering company.
DAF 18 tonner brings flexibility to builders merchants
The combination of a low weight chassis, a long body and a 9.1 metre reach crane on a new DAF 18 tonner is bringing increased flexibility to the delivery operations of the leading independent builders’ merchants in the South West.
DAF delivers first CF and XF105 with EEV-diesel engines
On Thursday 17 April 2008, DAF delivered the first CF and XF105 trucks with EEV diesel engines. These Enhanced Environmentally-friendly Vehicles (EEV) emit around 50% fewer soot particles than the Euro 5 emission values, which come into effect from 2009.
Suckling’s Eco Guardian project - savings with safety
Suckling Transport’s award-winning Eco Guardian project – which pioneered the concept of environmentally-friendly trucks way before it became ‘PC’ to do so – is displaying its latest fleet addition at the CV Show.
300,000th truck goes to heavy metal men
A DAF XF105 that is the 300,000th truck to be produced at the Leyland Trucks assembly plant in Lancashire is going to heavy plant and machinery movers Mark Armstrong Transport Limited of Carlisle.
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.