Click on the dates in the timeline below to view interesting events in DAF's history
01.01.1928
Early Version of DAF Founded
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An early version of DAF is founded by Hub van Doorne, specifically ‘The Hub van Doorne Engineering Works and Repair Shop’
01.01.1932
Name Changed to D.A.F.
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‘The Hub van Doorne Engineering Works and Repair Shop’ changes its name to ‘Van Doorne’s Aanhangwagenfabriek N.V.’ – which is quickly shortened to D.A.F. – the company begins to focus on trailer and semi-trailer production.
01.01.1949
First Trucks Made
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The company releases its very first two truck chassis: the A-30 and A-50 quickly become the basis for most cab over engine vehicles. DAF opens its truck factory the following year and begins producing over 10 trucks per week.
01.01.1957
2000 Series Truck launched
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DAF launches a new series of heavy truck chassis with a capacity of 10 tonnes; unheard of at the time; and also opens a new factory, initially for the license production of Leyland engines, of which it could deliver four engines per hour; DAF soon began to develop its own engines at the factory.
01.01.1979
Last Trailer Made - Trucks Only now
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The company stops producing trailers and shifts its focus to the production of heavy and medium-heavy trucks.
01.01.1987
DAF Acquired Leyland Trucks
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DAF acquires Leyland, and also launches the new premium 95 series. The 95 is named ‘International Truck of the Year 1988’ 12 months later.
01.01.1991
45 Series Launched
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The 45 series is launched for lightweight distribution
01.01.1992
75 and 85 Series Launched
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The 75 and 85 series are announced for medium to heavyweight distribution. The 65 follows a year later.
01.01.1995
DAF 55 Series Launched
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The 55 series first appears. DAF now supply vehicles ideal for most distances and distributions.
01.01.1996
PACCAR Acquire DAF Trucks
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DAF is acquired by PACCAR, joining Peterbilt and Kenworth as a part of the group. Despite financial turmoil in the early 90s the company’s future is now assured.
01.01.1998
Major redesign of 56, 75 and 85 Series
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The 95 is voted ‘International Truck of the Year’ for the second time, exactly 10 years after its first award. DAF also redesigns to the 65, 75 and 85 series, launching the range of trucks that are available on TruckLocator.co.uk in the year 2000.
01.01.2001
DAF LF Series Replaces 45 and 55 Series
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The new LF series appears. The lorry voted ‘International Truck of the Year’ in 2002 is the range most frequently available on TruckLocator.co.uk.
01.01.2005
DAF XF105 Launched
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DAF launches the XF105; the largest cab on the market; which duly wins ‘International Truck of the Year 2007’.
23.01.2008
EEV Euro 5 Standardised Across Range
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The company becomes the first truck manufacturer to offer Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicles, or EEVs, across the entire range of its trucks.
23.04.2013
LF and CF Range joins XF at Euro 6
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The Euro 6 DAF XF was launched at the IAA in Hannover in September 2012, followed by the remaining trucks in the range in April 2013 at the UK's CV Show
