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    DAF Launches Interactive Route Simulator For Electric Trucks
    By: DAF
    Posted On: April 29, 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. ...
    New DAF Used Trucks Center Opens In Warsaw
    By: DAF
    Posted On: April 14, 2026
    The new centre responds to the growing demand for young pre-owned DAF vehicles in Central and Eastern Europe and strengthens DAF Trucks’ European Used Truck Network. ...
    DAF XF Electric Awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck Of The Year’
    By: DAF
    Posted On: February 13, 2026
    The DAF XF Electric has been awarded ‘2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ by a Spanish jury, in recognition of the vehicle’s strong focus on sustainability, advanced technology, and excellent overall performance. ...
    DAF Introduces XG & XG+ Electric
    By: DAF
    Posted On: January 13, 2026
    The XG and XG+ Electric are driven by the most powerful Paccar EX D2 electric motor, with outputs from 270 to 350 kW and a torque of 2,400 N-m. ...
    DAF Trucks Debuts New Innovations At IAA Transportation 2024
    Posted On: October 7, 2024
    Learn more about DAF's New Generation XD, XF, XG, and XG? trucks, which recently made their debut at the IAA Transportation 2024 show. ...
    New DAF XB Electric & Paccar Power Solutions At Cenex Expo 2024
    Posted On: September 4, 2024
    The latest XB Electric truck and Paccar Power Solutions will be on display at Cenex Expo today and tomorrow (September 4 and 5) at UTAC Millbrook. ...
    DAF: 75 Years Of Trucks From Eindhoven
    Posted On: June 21, 2024
    DAF Trucks is celebrating 75 years of truck-building, just one in a long line of highlights driven by innovation, revolutionary technologies, and smart design. ...
    DAF 19-Tonne XB Electric Makes UK Trade Show Debut At Road Transport Expo
    Posted On: June 4, 2024
    The 19-tonne version of the zero-emissions DAF XB Electric truck, which has a range of 350 kilometres, is making its first appearance at a UK trade show at Road Transport Expo in Stoneleigh, England. ...
    Aggregate Supplier Rory J. Holbrook Buys 12 New DAF XDC Tippers
    Posted On: May 16, 2024
    Norfolk-based aggregate supplier Rory J. ...
    165 DAF XG Tractors For Global Liquid Transporter HOYER
    Posted On: March 7, 2024
    HOYER, the world market leader in logistic solutions for liquid products, is renewing its fleet with 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors. ...
    Daf Introduces Efficiency Champions
    Posted On: December 26, 2023
    Daf has received important awards in recognition of the industry-leading efficiency of its New Generation Daf trucks. ...
    Daf Debuts New Generation XB & Zero Emission Initiatives At London EV Show
    Posted On: December 22, 2023
    Daf Trucks introduced its New Generation XB series, featuring three GVW options for the electric trucks at the London EV Show, displaying a 12-tonne version with a 120-kilowatt e-motor and 210-kWh batteries as the representative model. ...
    Daf XF 450 Wins ‘European Transport Award For Sustainability’
    Posted On: December 13, 2023
    Daf Trucks has received the important ‘European Transport Award for Sustainability’ (ETPN) for its New Generation Daf XF long-haul series. ...
    Daf Introduces A Full Range Of Enhanced Safety Features
    Posted On: October 25, 2023
    DAF Trucks is enhancing the already industry leading safety and driver comfort of all New Generation DAF models by adding a full suite of new Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) ex-factory. ...
    Daf Trucks Starts The Future At Major UK Ride & Drive Event
    Posted On: June 6, 2023
    The 3-week event at UTAC Millbrook attracted almost 2,000 customers and stakeholders as Daf showed off more than 30 trucks, including New Generation XD, XF, XG, XG+, and LF Electric models. ...
    New Generation Daf XF 450 Crowned ‘Green Truck 2023’
    Posted On: May 15, 2023
    The prestigious award honours the most efficient long-haul tractor on the market. ...
    New Daf Electric Truck Assembly Plant Officially Opened
    Posted On: May 1, 2023
    Series production of XD and XF Electric to start in summer 2023. ...
    Cure Waste Management Goes Green With 14 Daf CF Electric Refuse Trucks
    Posted On: April 21, 2023
    “We try to work in as sustainable a manner as possible and this series of fully electric CF Electric trucks matches perfectly with that ambition,” says Frans van Strijp, managing director of Cure Waste Management. ...
    Daf Bolsters New Generation Vocational Truck Lineup With Introduction Of New Tractor Units & Rigids
    Posted On: April 10, 2023
    The latest offerings are the New Generation XDC and XFC construction trucks and new Extra Robust versions of the XD and XF on-road vehicles. ...
    Leading Foodservice Supplier Makes A Climate Statement With Daf LF Electric
    Posted On: February 28, 2023
    “The distribution sector is starting to embrace zero-emissions, and we’re confident the new Daf gives us the right solution to provide productivity benefits,” says Brakes Head of Fleet Paul Vernon. ...
    Drainfast Gives Daf LF 180 Fleet New Livery To Celebrate 20th Anniversary
    Posted On: February 27, 2023
    “We were looking at a new campaign to celebrate our two decades in business and decided that our fleet of Dafs are the perfect billboard for the company,” says Drainfast Marketing Manager Mark Chambers. ...
    Daf Starts Assembly Factory For Electric Trucks
    Posted On: January 27, 2023
    Series production of XD and XF Electric to start in spring 2023. ...
    New Daf Steered Pusher Axle For Even Greater Efficiency
    Posted On: January 17, 2023
    The new Electric Hydraulic Steering system is available on New Generation 6x2 tractors and rigids. ...
    Daf LF Rigid’s PowerLine Transmission Brings Drivability, Fuel Economy To Portsmouth Truck Hire Company
    Posted On: November 18, 2022
    “Automated and automatic gearboxes are a must in the rental and contract hire business,” says FVTH Managing Director Tim Houghton. ...
    Daf Presents New Generation XDC & XFC Construction Trucks At Bauma
    Posted On: October 28, 2022
    Built tough to withstand the harshest working conditions, Daf’s newest construction trucks are also flexible enough to get the job done in a variety of industries. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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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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