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    DAF Trucks Exhibit LF Electric & CF Electric For The First Time At ITT Hub
    Posted On: July 7, 2021
    DAF Trucks is showcasing its New Generation DAF range at the ITT Hub show in Farnborough, and two of the main attractions—shown for first time in the UK—are DAF’s LF Electric and CF Electric. ...
    DAF Announces Upcoming New Generation XF, XG & XG+ Trucks With Double-Digit Fuel Efficiency Gains
    Posted On: June 21, 2021
    DAF and its customers have tested the New Generation over more than 20 million kilometres and found, amongst other benefits, that they provide an improvement of up to 10% in fuel efficiency. ...
    Ford Fuels Tops-Up With DAF Trucks
    Posted On: June 18, 2021
    South-west fuel oil and lubricants supplier, Ford Fuels, is taking delivery of its latest batch of vehicles from DAF Trucks, marking ten years of acquisitions from the market-leading truck manufacturer. ...
    DAF Trucks Virtual Truck Show No. 2 Winners Announced
    Posted On: May 20, 2021
    Over 400 entrants flooded in for DAF Trucks’ May Bank Holiday Virtual Truck Show. ...
    DAF Trucks Introduces Full Range Of Electric Truck Chargers
    Posted On: May 14, 2021
    The new fixed charging stations offer power levels from 20 up to 360 kilowatts, while the mobile chargers have levels from 24 to 40 kW. ...
    New DAF CF 530 8x4 With Recoverer Trident Body Joins Jackson’s Recovery Fleet
    Posted On: April 13, 2021
    The shiny new CF will work alongside a 17-year-old, 53-plate DAF CF 85.430 6x2 wrecker that the recovery specialist says is still seeing frontline duty. ...
    DAF Connect Fleet Management Platform Expands With Webshop & Open Platform
    Posted On: April 9, 2021
    DAF’s fleet management tool is getting a webshop where users can manage their subscriptions and an open-source platform to enable easy integration of third-party fleet management tools. ...
    Alpha Recovery Adds New 8x4 DAF XF With Boniface Recoverer Trident Bodywork
    Posted On: March 25, 2021
    The Northumberland-based recovery specialist purchased the truck from Stockton-on-Tees dealerpoint Evans Halshaw and says it will “certainly earn its keep.” ...
    DAF Trucks To Exhibit CF & XF Tippers, Mixers & More In Hillhead Digital Streaming Event
    Posted On: March 17, 2021
    The multi-stream conference will take place on 30 and 31 March and will include product and service information from more than 500 companies as well as seminars on construction, recycling, and other vocational topics. ...
    TV & Film Industry Support Vehicle Specialist Facilities By ADF Adds 25 Trucks To All-DAF Fleet
    Posted On: March 11, 2021
    The Bridgend-based firm has chosen DAF as its brand of choice, amassing 78 trucks from the marque in three years, including a mix of LFs and XFs configured as box trucks, tankers, low decks, and much more. ...
    DAF Announces 2020 Results, Including Increased Market Share In Europe’s Heavy-Duty Segment
    Posted On: February 10, 2021
    The Dutch truck manufacturer sold 37,580 heavy-duty trucks in Europe last year, increasing its market share in the segment to 16.3%. ...
    DAF Introduces New LF Electric Zero-Emission Truck For Urban Distribution Applications
    Posted On: January 28, 2021
    The manufacturer’s newest vehicle draws on innovations from its previous all-electric offering, the CF, as well as from years of developing the standard LF range. ...
    PACCAR Teams With Aurora To Develop Self-Driving Technology For Peterbilt & Kenworth Trucks
    Posted On: January 25, 2021
    The move helps PACCAR take a major step toward deploying Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 trucks that use the Aurora Driver platform in North America in coming years. ...
    Owens Group Adds 40 DAF XF 480 6x2 Tractors, More Than 100 DAF Trucks Now In Fleet
    Posted On: January 22, 2021
    The firm also boasts more than 850 trailers and over 185,000 square metres of warehousing to support its logistics, pallet distribution, bulk haulage, and delivery fleets. ...
    Hampshire-Based Pump & Plant Hire Specialist Adds Six New DAF CFs, A Mix Of 6x2s & 8x2 Rear-Steer Trucks
    Posted On: December 30, 2020
    Selwood head of transport Paul Green says DAF’s increasing presence in his firm’s fleet is directly linked to the trucks’ impressive performance as well as dealerpoint Lancashire DAF’s aftersales support. ...
    Spanish Transporter Orders 1,300 DAF XF 480 Super Space Cab Trucks To Be Delivered Through 2023
    Posted On: December 23, 2020
    The haulage firm ordered 1,000 DAF trucks in 2016 and has decided to return to the brand because of the trucks’ fuel efficiency, reliability, and comfort. ...
    DAF Manufacturer Leyland Trucks Produces 200,000th LF Truck, An LF City 170 Curtainsider
    Posted On: December 17, 2020
    “We are, of course, very proud to have reached this important landmark in the history of not only the LF product, but also of Leyland Trucks,” says Leyland Trucks MD Brennan Gourdie. ...
    New Ultimate Package For DAF CF & XF Trucks Improves Comfort, Efficiency, Uptime & Safety
    Posted On: December 1, 2020
    As the name suggests, this package enhances nearly every aspect of the truck, from driver comfort to fuel efficiency, safety, and support. ...
    South Wales-Based Waste Management & Recycling Specialist Acquires Four New DAF XF 530 Mid-Lift FTP Trucks
    Posted On: November 13, 2020
    Hazrem Environmental had no experience with DAF trucks prior to the purchase, but the marque came highly recommended among local hauliers and have been well accepted by Hazrem drivers. ...
    Harlow-Based Fuel Distributor Acquires DAF CF 340 FAN Tanker With Livery Promoting Green D+ HVO
    Posted On: November 10, 2020
    Green D+ Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil is notable because it can reduce well-to-wheel carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90%, particulate matter by 86%, and nitrogen oxide emissions by 30%. ...
    DAF Trucks Wins 2020 Incentive Trophy For Monitoring & Ventilating Welding Fumes, General Safety Approach
    Posted On: October 22, 2020
    “The prize is an acknowledgement of the tremendous effort being made by all at DAF to keep our place of work as safe as possible,” says Jos Habets, director of operations and a member of the board at DAF Trucks. ...
    DAF XF Wins Fleet Truck Of The Year At 2020 Motor Transport Awards For Second Consecutive Year
    Posted On: October 16, 2020
    This is the third time in five years the XF has earned this distinction, and the 19th time since 1986. ...
    Leyland Trucks Produces Its 100,000th DAF CF/XF Truck, A CF 530 FAT 6x4 Drawbar Chassis To Be Exported To Australia
    Posted On: October 14, 2020
    The landmark vehicle is part of a four-truck order from DAF Trucks Australia and will soon be exported and put to work hauling fuel tankers. ...
    Booths Bolsters Fleet With Addition Of Four DAF CF 480 FTG Tractor Units
    Posted On: October 1, 2020
    The supermarket chain bought its first DAF 15 years ago and currently operates a 10-year-old CF with nearly 1 million kilometres on it. ...
    Global Shipping Specialist Adds 30 New DAF CF 260 FA Rigids To Fleet
    Posted On: September 25, 2020
    Yusen Logistics (UK) purchased a mix of box and curtainside rigids for moving consumer goods between distribution centres and to retail stores. ...
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    Five-Star Quartet! 4 More Scania Trucks Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 15/09/2026
    Joining Scania's L-series and P-series trucks, which received Euro NCAP's top rating earlier this year, are a pair of R-series and G-series trucks in 4x2 tractor and 6x2 rigid forms, respectively. ...
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    Your Guide To Buying Used Vans In Ireland
    Posted 11/09/2026
    Truck Locator makes it easy to find the right used van for your needs, providing photos, videos, and detailed specifications along with the seller’s contact information and the other vehicles they have for sale. ...
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    Rave Reviews & First-Class Demo See BCD Logistics Take 5 New Volvo FH Aeros
    Posted 10/09/2026
    BCD Logistics has added its first-ever batch of Volvo trucks to its fleet, taking delivery of five FH Aero 6x2 Globetrotter tractor units following the impressive performance of a demonstrator. ...
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    DPD Chooses Mercedes-Benz Vans For New EVs
    Posted 10/09/2026
    Mercedes-Benz Vans today announces that leading delivery company DPD has selected dealer eStar to supply 341 eSprinters as part of a wider fleet agreement. ...
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    The Truck Locator Buyer’s Guide To Luton Vans
    Posted 09/09/2026
    If you're in the market for a vehicle to transport lightweight but bulky cargo, explore Luton vans for sale on TruckLocator.ie. ...
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    MAN Forms Strategic Partnership With RMMV & WB Group & Revives Polish Truck Brand Star
    Posted 08/09/2026
    The aim of this partnership is to combine the complementary strengths and expertise of the three companies to address European defence requirements more effectively. ...
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    'Beyond Diesel': MAN Explains How Electric Trucks Become A Competitive Advantage Today
    Posted 07/09/2026
    A new strategic report from MAN Truck & Bus titled “Beyond Diesel” demonstrates through three international fleets at different stages of electrification that early adopters are gaining a structural competitive advantage. ...
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    How To Find Vans On TruckLocator.ie
    Posted 31/08/2026
    Bookmark this guide as a reference for finding new and used vans for sale or rent in Ireland. ...
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    Volvo Releases Special-Edition Truck To Celebrate Its 100-Year Anniversary
    Posted 19/08/2026
    In a prelude to the Volvo Group’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2027, Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new special version of its FH, FH16, FH Aero, and FH16 Aero tractor units. ...
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    A Plessas Transport Expands Krone Fleet With Further Container Equipment Investment
    Posted 14/08/2026
    The Felixstowe-based operator adds Krone Box Liner FS10 chassis and eLT3-40 straight frames as business continues to grow. ...
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