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    Latest DAF Trucks Scheduled for Tip-Ex 2018 Appearance
    Posted On: May 31, 2018
    A number of improved and updated truck models from DAF will be showcased at this year’s Tip-Ex conference, with the DAF CF 450 FAD named as the first construction-friendly HGV to appear. ...
    DAF Remains UK’s Best-Selling Truck Brand
    Posted On: February 27, 2018
    DAF Trucks is coming close to hitting a quarter of a century on top of the truck market in the UK, outselling all of its rivals over the course of 2017 and continuing to prove its dominance in a number of segments as it remains UK'S Best-Selling Truck Brand... ...
    DAF Brings New CF and XF Demo Trucks to UK
    Posted On: July 14, 2017
    British fleet operators and truck buyers interested in checking out what the new DAF CF and XF have to offer will be able to see them up close now that demonstration models have been rolled out nationally, according to Commercial Fleet... ...
    DAF Introduces Latest CF and XF Truck Models
    Posted On: May 4, 2017
    Updated versions of the DAF CF and XF are set to touch down this year, bringing with them a range of improvements when compared with their outgoing equivalents, according to Commercial Fleet... ...
    Self-Driving DAF Trucks Involved in Latest Platooning Tests
    Posted On: November 9, 2016
    Earlier this year a major challenge involving semi-autonomous synchronised trucks took place across Europe, with various manufacturers participating to show off their own so-called platooning technology... ...
    Leyland Factory Passes 400,000 Vehicle Milestone
    Posted On: December 5, 2015
    Since opening in 1980, the Leyland Assembly Plant has now produced 400,000 commercial vehicles and counting, with the model to pass this significant milestone rolling out of the factory at the end of last month, according to Logistics Manager... ...
    Posted On: November 26, 2015
    Just released on their  YouTube channel is DAF Trucks' newest video... ...
    DAF Works On Lighter Trucks For Distribution Efficiency Improvements
    Posted On: October 28, 2015
    Building a reliable and productive truck requires balancing strength and durability against the need to minimise the weight of the vehicle... ...
    New LF Range Announced By DAF
    Posted On: October 15, 2015
    DAF has introduced the 2016 version of its popular LF series of trucks, with these updated models setting out to offer impressive distribution capabilities once they go on sale next year... ...
    DAF Extends Telematics Offering
    Posted On: September 29, 2015
    DAF has upgraded its telematics system to allow it to upload digital tachograph data while the truck is still out driving on the road... ...
    DAF Marks Two Decades Of Market Dominance
    Posted On: August 25, 2015
    DAF trucks have been outselling its rivals in the UK each year since 1995, and the firm was proud to announce this impressive 20-year stint at the top of the market this month... ...
    Strong Truck Sales Help Bolster Market Performance
    Posted On: August 13, 2015
    The first half of 2015 has been a lucrative period for truck manufacturers, as the number of new vehicles in this category registered in the UK was up by 40%, according to statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders... ...
    DAF Euro 6 CF Gets An Extra Axle
    Posted On: July 23, 2015
    DAF has announced that the DAF Euro 6 CF is now to offer operators the option of a third axle... ...
    DAF Overhauls CF And XF
    Posted On: May 26, 2015
    DAF has taken the opportunity presented by the introduction of the new MX series engines to freshen up its CF and XF truck ranges... ...
    DAF Trucks Lands Two Nominations For Fleet Truck Of The Year Award
    Posted On: May 14, 2015
    DAF has confirmed that it has been shortlisted twice for the Motor Transport Awards (MTA) Fleet Truck of the Year Award... ...
    DAF Trucks Passes One-Million-Trucks Milestone
    Posted On: April 27, 2015
    This year saw DAF Trucks manufacture the company’s one millionth truck, which was built at DAF’s Eindhoven plant in Holland... ...
    DAF Moves To Maximise Transport Efficiency
    Posted On: January 20, 2015
    As 2015 got under way and the holidays faded into memory, DAF announced a package of innovations designed to maximise transport efficiency for operators of their trucks... ...
    DAF Offers Aerobody on UK LF Trucks
    Posted On: February 13, 2014
    After the success of PACCAR Aerobody on UK DAF LF trucks, the manufacturer  is expanding the availability of the Aerobody to factory-bodied versions of the new Euro 6 compliant LF... ...
    The DAF LF45 210 - Top Power For A 12-Tonner
    Posted On: September 2, 2013
    The changes in licence regulations regarding 7.5-tonne trucks have been affecting the market for some time now, with non-licensed operators often dropping to the 3.5-tonne class and other operators realising that if you need a licence you would be better off getting more capacity for your money and stepping up to the 12-tonne sector... ...
    The DAF LF Hybrid 2011  Tonner | A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: August 30, 2013
    No one keeping even a casual eye on motoring could fail to miss the developments in the car industry concerning alternative fuel sources... ...
    The Miserly DAF LF45.160 | A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: August 4, 2013
    Everyone knows how important fuel economy is these days, as prices rise and never seem to fall back again... ...
    Used DAF XF105 | A TruckLocator Review
    Posted On: July 30, 2013
    If you are looking for a used truck the market certainly provides much to choose from, but one strategy might well be to look at examples that really stood out in their year... ...
    DAF LF Review | A TruckLocator Feature
    Posted On: July 10, 2013
    The 2009 DAF LF was aimed squarely at the distribution sector... ...
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    Deliveries Are Sweeter Than Ever For Tunnock’s With New Volvo FH Aero
    Posted 01/06/2026
    After a recent acquisition, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Caramel Wafers will be delivered in a new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 rigid dressed in livery to match the Caramel Wafer wrapping. ...
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    Volvo FM Electric Shows Its Steel For Special Green Delivery
    Posted 28/05/2026
    Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Fast & Easy On TruckLocator.co.uk
    Posted 26/05/2026
    Truck Locator’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the parts and components you need faster and easier than ever. ...
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    MAN Truck & Bus: Waste Collection Goes Electric
    Posted 18/05/2026
    MAN is electrifying its municipal portfolio, for waste collectors, winter gritting services, and more, with significantly fewer emissions and less noise. ...
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    Nooteboom Mega Windmill Trailer XXL’s Stability Impresses Silvasti CEO
    Posted 11/05/2026
    The Mega Windmill Trailer XXL is a third-generation semi-trailer from Nooteboom Trailers that can transport small- and large-diameter wind turbine tower sections with weights of up to around 100 tonnes. ...
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    Volvo Trucks’ All-New Combustion Engine Platform: Superior Fuel Efficiency & Ready For A Wide Range Of Alternative Fuels
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Volvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. ...
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    Volvo FM Makes First-Time Volvo Buyer CT Glass A Believer
    Posted 08/05/2026
    Volvo’s FM 380 6x2 rear-steer rigid curtainsider impressed first-time Volvo buyer CT Glass with its manoeuvrability, efficiency, comfort, and safety features. ...
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    Alliance Flooring Distribution Adds 11 New Volvo FH Aero 460s To Fleet
    Posted 07/05/2026
    Alliance Flooring Distribution recently added 11 new Volvo FH Aero 460s to its fleet, joining 39 previously purchased Volvo trucks and boosting the fleet’s Volvo contingent to 30%—all in just two years. ...
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    DAF Launches Interactive Route Simulator For Electric Trucks
    Posted 29/04/2026
    DAF Trucks is launching an interactive route simulator that provides transport operators with insight into real-world deployability of electric DAF trucks in their specific daily operations. ...
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    5-Star Performance! Scania P-Cab Duo Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 22/04/2026
    Joining Scania's L-cab 6x2 refuse truck, which received Euro NCAP's top rating in 2026, are a pair of P-cab trucks in 4x2 distribution and 6x2 utility forms. ...
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