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DAF to supply 50 electric trucks to Einride

Einride and DAF have signed a letter of intent to supply 50 fully electric new generation DAF trucks, with deliveries starting in the coming weeks.

18 May

Daf expands line-up with new off-road and construction variants

Daf has introduced a suite of double-driven tractors and rigids for off- and on-road applications.

DAF 6 Apr

One of the new 44T 6x2 DAF FTG XF 480 Super Space Cab Tractor Units

Fleet deal struck for Daf tractor units from Hexagon Leasing

WB Power Services has taken delivery of two new 44T 6x2 Daf FTG XF 480 Super Space Cab tractor units from Hexagon Leasing on contract hire.

Hexagon Leasing 23 Mar

Daf announces death of Ron Borsboom

Truck manufacturer Daf has announced that Ron Borsboom, executive director global powertrain development, has died.

DAF 7 Mar

Daf calls for more support from Government to help fleets into zero emission trucks

Electric trucks are not cost effective when compared to today’s most efficient diesels, unless the Government provides greater support.

20 Feb

Leyland Trucks launches apprenticeship recruitment programme

Leyland Trucks has opened its recruitment process for this year’s intake of apprentices.

Leyland Trucks 3 Feb

Daf revises steered pusher axle for improved efficiency

Daf has introduced a new Electric Hydraulic Steering (EHS) system on 6x2 tractor and rigid vehicles with a steered pusher axle.

DAF 15 Dec

Colin Court winner of the 2022 edition of the DAF UK Driver Challenge

Winners of the 2022 DAF UK Driver Challenge announced

Colin Court, a cement driver at Hanson Cement, has been announced as the winner of the 2022 DAF UK Driver Challenge.

DAF 5 Jul

Abbey Logistics expects efficiency gains from new Daf XF fleet

Abbey Logistics has replaced seven of its aging vehicles with new Daf XF 450 FTP tractor units.

DAF XF 17 Jun

Council partners with Vision Techniques to improve fleet safety

Vision Techniques is working with Clackmannanshire Council to provide a suite of road safety systems for the council’s latest DAF gully tanker.

9 Jun

DAF CF 4x2 review

The Daf CF has been with us for many years and in many cases is seen as the ‘workhorse’ of the DAF range.

truck reviews 19 May

Daf LF Electric trucks begin public sector trial

A fleet of 20 Daf LF Electric trucks have entered service with a range of public bodies as part of the Battery Electric Truck Trial (BETT).

4 May

Daf Trucks provides free cuppa and mince pies for drivers

Daf Trucks is offering a free cuppa and a mince pie for truck drivers again this Christmas as a thank you for their hard work throughout the year.

DAF 16 Dec

Greenhous acquires Heatons Truck Group

Greenhous has bought Heatons Truck Group for an undisclosed sum, providing the business with four more DAF locations.

1 Dec

Ryder enhances commercial vehicle offering

Ryder has enhanced its used commercial vehicle offering to provide customers with added benefits and a new buying experience.

22 Nov

Two new Daf XF530 models at Intercounty Distribution

Intercounty Distribution strikes fleet deal with Ryder

Intercounty Distribution has struck a fleet deal with Ryder to add 14 new DAF trucks to its growing fleet in the South West.

Ryder 16 Sep

AG Parfett and Sons strikes truck fleet deal with Ryder

AG Parfett and Sons has chosen Ryder to support its expansion, contract hiring 26 DAF LF230 18t trucks.

Ryder 19 Aug

UK 'electric road' study part of £20m electric truck trials

Department for Transport (DfT) funding of £20 million has been announced to deliver a series of projects to help support the uptake of zero emission trucks.

Electric trucks 27 Jul

Daf Trucks introduces EV charging stations

Daf Trucks has introduced charging stations for LF Electric and CF Electric trucks, as well as vans.

DAF 11 May

Government urged to set date for HGV diesel ban

Consultation on implementation expected to launch later this year.

diesel 8 Apr