January 10, 2012, Bellevue, Washington – PACCAR held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa, Brasil on January 9, 2012. The ceremony, led by Mark Pigott, PACCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Paraná Governor Beto Richa, was attended by state and local officials, supplier partners, key transport companies and other business and educational leaders. “This new DAF assembly facility is a strategically important development for ...

Operating DAF Trucks for the past 10 years, high-profile trans-European logisitics specialist GBA services has taken delivery of fifteen new DAF XF105 Super Space Cab tractor units.  Fully wrapped in vinyl with the company's new livery, they have been supplied through dealer Lncashire DAF.   All 4x2s plated at 40 tonnes, and hauling 4.0m-high tri-axle straight-frame trailers, the 460hp newcomers are destined for doubled-manned international work transporting a multitude of ...

DAF introduces CF85 and XF105 ATe Fully optimised for maximum efficiency (25/11/2011 DAF Eindhoven) As part of its ATe (Advanced Transport Efficiency) programme, DAF is introducing special tractor versions of its successful CF85 and XF105 models, the specifications of which have been fully optimised for maximum efficiency and economy, and which therefore have as negligible an impact upon the environment as possible. The new CF85 and XF105 ATe models are ...

To extend its leading position in the field of fuel efficiency and low operating costs even further, DAF is introducing a significant number of innovations to the successful 12.9 litre PACCAR MX engine. New pistons, optimised fuel injection and a unique, fully encapsulated exhaust manifold unit ensure substantially lower fuel consumption and ...

DAF Trucks has joined an elite group of UK companies and organisations supporting the provision of apprenticeships for young people.   The UK’s leading truck maker has just become one of the top 100 ‘Apprenticeship Employers’ under a joint initiative by the National Apprenticeship Service and ...

Canute Group, one of the UK's fastest growing logistics companies, has put a dozen DAF XF105's into its 600 vehicle fleet to evaluate the whole life cost of running the model.   The trucks are the 6x2 mid-axle FTG model powered by the 12.9 litre MX engine rated at 460bhp (340kW) and delivering 2300 Nm of torque between 1000 and 1410 rpm. The comprehensive specification includes the DAF Super Space Cab with 'skylights' faired into the roofline, Combi lights integrated into ...

PACCAR Parts introduced its Truck and Trailer Parts-program in 1995 under the name TRP within the framework of its 'One Stop Shop'-strategy, whereby a haulier can get everything for his fleet from one address.  With parts for all truck and trailer brands and workshop requisites, this program is among the most extensive in the truck industry.  It accounts for more than 65,000 items, now also inlcuding tail-lift parts from HACO   TRP is among the most professional and complete ...

The DAFcheck maintenance records system continues to assist road transport operators and technicians improve access to,and retention of, service and maintenance records averaging some 4000 inspection records every week, having just passed 280,000 inspections since launch.   ...

The DAFcheck maintenance records system continues to assist road transport operators and technicians improve access to, and retention of, service and maintenance records averaging some 4000 inspection records every week, having just passed 280,000 inspections since launch.   DAF Trucks is demonstrating its commitment to raising standards in service and maintenance through its unique DAFcheck system and has recently adopted the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) technician ...

The ability of a new DAF drawbar outfit to carry several pieces of plant or large site cabins, to self load/unload, and to get in and out of tight spots more easily is bringing increased productivity to plant hire specialists Speedy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Working closely with Lancashire DAF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, the company developed a comprehensive specification for the truck to optimise its capabilities. This ...

The leading trade manufacturer of UPVC windows in the North West has replaced the bulk of its delivery fleet with 16 DAF LF45s with factory-fitted boxvan bodies. Blackpool based Affordable Window Group, which also trades as 21st Century PVC, chose the DAFs following good experience with two it was already running. Operations Director John McVey also felt that having both chassis and body produced in one place would lead to more consistency of finish as well as simplifying the ...

With over one million customers a year to supply, Cormar Carpets runs a highly intensive nationwide delivery operation using swap bodies for efficiency and flexibility. The Bury based company operates a five year vehicle replacement policy and has just taken delivery of 12 new DAFs under its rolling annual fleet replacement programme. The vehicles are covered by a Repair and Maintenance contract through PACCAR Financial and were supplied by Paul Entwistle - Sales Director at ...

A new drawbar tanker based on a top-of-the-range DAF XF105 is bringing added flexibility to the nationwide delivery operations of specialty chemicals supplier Airedale Chemical Company Limited. The Keighley, Yorkshire, company is using the 44 tonne DAF for the delivery of chemicals to water treatment plants throughout the UK. Many of these sites are remotely located with access that is restricted or that involves steep inclines and the DAF has been designed to cope easily with these ...

For the third consecutive year At the presentation of the prestigious ‘Motor Transport Awards 2010’ in London, the DAF CF85 has been awarded ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’ for the third year running. The ‘Motor Transport Awards’ are the UK’s premier transport industry awards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Never before in the history of the Motor Transport Awards, a ...

                              Congratulations to the winners in our World Cup Trivia quiz which ran during June 2010 WINNERS ...

With the Operators Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system used by VOSA becoming even more important and affecting O Licences, the recording and retrieval of vehicle maintenance records is increasingly critical for truck operators. Now DAF has developed DAFcheck, its own in house web-based system for recording the inspection and service history of trucks, and it has made it available free-of-charge to operators. It has also opened up the service to other marques, making it ideal ...

A visit to the Leyland Trucks assembly plant by William Hunter, chairman of Huntapac Produce Limited of Tarleton near Preston, provided a unique opportunity to learn how trucks have moved on over the years. Mr Hunter was at the plant to take delivery of one of the new DAF XF105s built there for his transport subsidiary, W J Hunter Transport Limited. But it also provided an opportunity to see again a typical example of one of his firm’s trucks from almost half a century ago, a 1960 Leyland ...

From 340 to more than 60,000 articles Within the framework of the ‘One Stop Shop’ strategy, in which the haulier can find everything for his entire fleet at one location, PACCAR Parts introduced its Truck and Trailer Parts programme (TRP) in 1994. In the last fifteen years, this programme has expanded into the most professional and market leading range of universal parts for all makes of trucks and ...

A DAF CF85 eight-wheeler is the latest truck to join the 24-strong fleet of tankers operated by the Samuel Cooke Group. This family run fuel distribution business was founded in 1845 and today its operations cover most of the North West of England from depots in Burnley, Barnsley and at Ellesmere Port. Lancashire DAF supplied the new truck and prepared the chassis to full Petroleum Regulations standards. The new DAF is based at the company's Padiham headquarters near Burnley from where it is being ...

Lancashire DAF has won a prestigious transport award from leading family bakers Warburtons. Mark Sutcliffe, Warburtons National Transport Manager selected Lancashire DAF as worthy winners from a shortlist of five nominees from across the UK. He commented, “DAF Trucks have always offered a professional and competent service. Their people respond in a timely manner and are innovative and forward thinking in everything they do. It gives us great pleasure to honour them with ...

We have a range of New DAF Trucks available for IMMEDIATE delivery! Including: FA LF45.160 Box Body Tuckaway TailliftSOLD FA LF 55.220 18t Tippers various specifications available FAD CF75.360 Daycab Euro 5 FAT CF75.310 Daycab FAD CF75.360 Day Cab Euro 4 FAD CF85.360 Single Reduction / Daycab FAD CF85.410 Day Cab Euro 5 ...

31st March 2009 is the deadline for all heavy goods vehicles with a GVM exceeding 3.5 tonnes and registered on or after 1st January 2000 to meet the new EU wide angle and close-proximity mirror legislation. Lancashire DAF can provide you with a free tool to enable you to check your mirrors yourself - if the surface curvature is 300, they are compliant and no further action is needed. However if they're 400 they don't meet legislative requirements and you should contact us or your local DAF dealer ...

The new TRP catalogue has been launched which covers the extensive range of products now available. Containing over 5,200 part number references the catalogue provides inforamtion on fast moving truck and trailer applications. To order your paper copy contact our parts department on 01772 334001 or go directly to the www.trpparts.com where you can order a paper copy of register to use our online catalogue facility. Customers ...

Lancashire DAF received a number of prestigous awards at the DAF Parts Conference towards the end of 2007.     The Department worked hard as a team driving forward parts sales to unprecedented levels within the year and were rewarded by winning the coveted DAF National TRP Parts Team of the Year Award 2007, not only in recognition of their performance as a team but also for developing the All Makes parts business which has seen a significant increase on 2006 sales. ...

Lancashire DAF can now offer you Electronic Service Sheets for all vehicles inspections carried out in our workshop. We have invested in the latest DAF technology within the workshop so that you can now download your service sheets from our website as soon as the job has been completed. You no longer need to wait for them to arrive by post! The service is free of charge to our customers and you just need an email address and access to the internet. If you would like to use this ...

A DAF CF85 eight-wheeler is the latest truck to join the 24-strong fleet of tankers operated by the Samuel Cooke Group. This family run fuel distribution business was founded in 1845 and today its operations cover most of the North West of England from depots in Burnley, Barnsley and at Ellesmere Port. Lancashire DAF supplied the new truck and prepared the chassis to full Petroleum Regulations standards. The new DAF is based at the company's Padiham headquarters near Burnley from where it is being ...

The market leading DAF LF45 at 7.5 tonnes is now available with an in-house designed body. Factory built to ensure the highest quality standards, to streamline delivery schedules and provide the best back up support levels for the complete vehicle. Built on the UK production line, this selected range of pre-bodied box and curtainsided versions of the LF45 7.5 tonne 4x2 rigid ensures all round value for money and consistently high quality. Available with either wide lath roller ...