DAF Truck News (209)

FM Conway, the largest manufacturer of asphalt in the south-east of England, has taken delivery of six new DAF XF 530 6×2 tractor units – replacing a different make within FM Conway’s aggregate and asphalt division. Approximately 60 DAF trucks operate across the company’s ten divisions, and now make-up 15% of the total fleet of…

Revealed at this year’s IAA show in Germany, DAF have announced that they have achieved an additional 3% improvement in the new generation range of XD, XF and XG trucks through driveline and aerodynamic improvements. Driveline Improvements Optimised driveline efficiency is achieved through new engine valve timing, a dual drive coolant pump and a 2-cylinder…

Calling all cabin transporters, here is a Euro 6, 8×2 DAF CF450 with a drawbar coupling and a Fassi F660RA HE-Dynamic, 6 extension, front mounted crane. It’s a 2019 model with a Space Cab and is available ready for work from MV Commercial. Check out their advert on the outside back cover for all the…

Launched in August 1974, DAFaid was a pioneering roadside assistance scheme for the transport sector. Today, DAFaid is a 24/7/365 support service performing roadside repairs and recoveries for truck operators of all types. DAFaid is delivered through the DAF Dealer network; the UK truck industry’s largest dealer network comprising 129 locations, over 500 dedicated roadside…

DAF Trucks has joined HDV Booking, a consortium that is working on establishing a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. HDV Booking is a new consortium that includes providers of charging facilities, card reader systems, truck operators and software developers. It is working on a platform that will enable truck operators…

DAF Trucks is getting ready for the series production of its new range of fully electric trucks. A number of vehicles have already been put into service by several Dutch truck operators. Enthusiastic feedback all round. DAF was the first European truck manufacturer to introduce a fully electric truck to the market. Since then, DAF…

Data courtesy of the SMMT The first six months of 2024 has been interesting as far as truck registrations are concerned. The first three months showed a downturn which was more or less reversed by some good growth in the rigids segment in the spring. Overall growth in Q2 was just 2.6% but this is…

This week’s front cover image is one of a number of 18 tonne DAF CF250 curtainsiders. These straight looking trucks with Super Space cabs all have tuck away tail lifts and air suspension. This particular example, available from Bickford Trucks, is a Euro 6, 2016 66 Registration. See the full details on this week’s page…

Northern Ireland-based EJC Contracts has taken delivery of three new DAF CF450 8×4 32-tonne tipper grabs from MV Commercial, each equipped with Thompsons bodies and Palfinger Epsilon cranes. The new trucks follow an identical order MV Commercial supplied into the business last year and join a mixed commercial fleet of around 150 vehicles, which includes…

Some specialist kit on this week’s front cover with a 9,000 litre stainless steel tanker mounted on a 2009 DAF LF55.220. Well looked after, the truck has only covered 70,000 kms with one owner and has the useful auxiliary engine and pump. It is on sale at Jenkins Garages in wales. Full details can be…

DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones to the role of EV & Connected Services Director. He joins a growing EV department at DAF’s head-office in Haddenham including Adam Bennett, EV & Sustainability Manager and Amy Carter, EV Operations Manager, and reporting to Gareth Halliwell, Business Planning Director. Following a two-year, senior EV role with Scania…

As part of its DAF Transport Efficiency philosophy, DAF Trucks has further enhanced the body builder friendliness of its New Generation DAF rigid trucks. The Dutch truck manufacturer has expanded its Plug & Play programme, increased payloads by up to 160 kilogrammes and is offering new hole pattern options for its chassis rails. DAF introduced…

DAF Trucks has completed the 2024 edition of the EV Rally; a five-day, 1400-mile electric vehicle driving event taking in an ‘A-to-Z’ tour of locations across the UK, and featuring over 50 EVs from various manufacturers, including passenger cars, vans and trucks. The company’s 19-tonne GVW DAF LF Electric had already taken part in last…

DAF Trucks has revealed a special edition model of the DAF XG+ with premium features, to celebrate 75 years of truck manufacturing. The foundation for DAF was laid in 1928 with Hub van Doorne’s Machine Factory. The firm produced its first, revolutionary lightweight semi-trailers a few years later. From there it was a logic step…

Shipping container and rail freight specialist, Newell & Wright Transport (NWT), has started to buy DAF trucks again and has just seen six new DAF XG 450 three-axle tractor units delivered. These are the first DAFs in the Newell & Wright fleet since 2019. The new DAF XG tractors – featuring DAF’s ‘FTG’ 6×2 axle…

Bathrooms, appliances, sinks and taps distributor PJH has invested in new contract-hire vehicles from Asset Alliance Group as part of a major fleet renewal programme. The company has taken delivery of 14 DAF XF tractor units, and 20 new 7.5-tonner DAF LF box trucks in a multi-million-pound, multi-year deal. The deal includes the repair and…

A well presented DAF XF460 6×2 Super Space cab tractor unit graces this week’s front cover. it’s a Euro 6 2017 model with just over 530,000 kms showing and an Mot until March next year. Perfect for an owner driver setting out with the comfort of knowing the truck meets the most up to date…

Fuel Cell Vs Hydrogen Combustion Engines for Trucks This is not intended to be a technical piece aimed as a discussion about which technology is best for the future of long distance transportation. We hope to simplify and explain the basis of the technologies that may help to hitting our net zero targets whilst still…

It was 75 years ago that DAF started to manufacture trucks. The company had been in existence before this but concentrated on manufacturing trailers. As is usual at these times, truck manufacturers like to delve into the archives and produce a potted history of the company and plans for the future. As UK truck sales…

DAF Trucks is handing an RTX show debut to a 5-star example of its DAF XD range – a 44-tonne GCW, XD 450 three-axle tractor unit with Sleeper High Cab specified to deliver the maximum 5-Star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) safety rating – illustrating the exceptional visibility offered by the New Generation XD ahead of…