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 ...

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 ...

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.   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 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.   ...

Considerable flexibility in the use of a new DAF that recently entered service with Fife company Robert Purvis Plant Hire Limited has come from the ability to alter the body from a beavertail to a full flatbed and by fitting a high capacity crane. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The four-axle configuration of ...

In a highly intensive operation, Fife Council is using four DAF CF85s pulling high-capacity BMI ejector trailers to move around 100,000 tonnes of recycling and compost to disposal facilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The seven day a week operation requires a team of drivers working a four on, four off system. The DAFs are FTT models to a specification that reflects the demanding nature ...

It’s going to be a Highland life for a pair of DAF CF85 tractor units that have entered service with Scotland’s leading flour millers Hutchison’s Flour of Kirkcaldy, part of the Carrs Milling Group. The new trucks will spend their days entirely in Scotland and for much of the time in the Highlands. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ They are DAF’s FTP mid-lift axle ...

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 truck was voted ...

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 ...

Come and see us at the construction industry equipment exhibition - SCOTPLANT 2010, which is being held at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh.  Friday 26 March 9am - 5pm Saturday 27 March 9am - 4pm           ...

Avonbridge based owner driver, Bert Hunter has taken delivery of his third successive DAF tractor unit. The new XF105 FTG 6x2 unit is equipped with a Paccar MX 12.9 litre engine producing 460hp. Supplied by Lothian DAF the truck carries his personal registration plate Y500 DAF, which has adorned two previous XF95 models. A Fontaine sliding fifth wheel was specified to enable this operator to switch from his usual Wilcox bulk tipper trailer if the need arises and the 350 ...

(As featured in Transport News Scotland January 2010 Issue) These two DAF CF85.460 space cab tractors are part of an order for six similar examples which have begun work on  Pollock (Scotrans) Ltd's recently won contract with Grangemouth based International Timber. The prime movers were supplied by Lothian DAF complete with a five year R&M contract and will haul a new batch of dedicated livered curtainside trailers ...

Perth & Kinross Council has put this DAF LF55 into service on their skip operations work.  Supplied by Lothian DAF, the newcomer features a Hyva Skiploader and automatic sheeting system, beside a 200hp Paccar GR engine, a ZF six speed gearbox provides the ratios, whilst the specified air conditioning will keep the driver cool, when the warmer days arrive. (As featured in Transport News Scotland January 2010 Issue) ...

Boyd's Transport of Dundee have added these two DAF XF105 Space cabs into their fleet.  These 6x2 tractors with pusher axles were supplied by Alan Gillespie at Lothian DAF and feature Bridgestone tyres and Jost fifth wheels. Boyd's Transport was established in 1979 and today operates on UK nationwide haulage services. Pictured here with an Iveco Stralis also added to their fleet. (Featured in Transport ...

This DAF CF65 18 tonner has just gone into service with James Barclay from Perth trading as Aristarchus Global Sourcing.   Ffitted with a PMH Coachbuilders 27ft GRP body and tail lift the vehicle is also specified wth a six speed gearbox, sleeper cab and roof air deflector. ...

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 ...

Local company JB Foods Limited have recently taken delivery of five DAF LF45 series Fridge Bodied trucks supplied by Gary Russell at Lothian DAF. These LF45.180 12 tonne trucks with Solomon Fridge Box Bodies come with split compartments and side loading pallet sized doors and join a fleet of 15 similar DAF vehicles operating from the Loanhead base. JB Foods are leading distributors of the finest catering foods to trade, restaurants, hotels pubs and clubs covering the whole of Scotland ...

(Featured in Scottish Transport News June 2009 Edition) Scottish domestic drainage specialists Drainco took delivery of this DAFCF75.310 Jetvac outfit at the beginning of March.  The 6x4 rigid is the first heavy vehicle to join their fleet and its arrival marks a move by the Perth based company into the world of commercial drainage work, writes John Henderson. Fitted with a Whate Tanker body the newcomer will also work from the company's satelite bases at Fife, ...

Lothian DAF recently supplied Garriock Bros with this new DAF FTT CF85 Space Cab.  This Euro 5 510 bhp tractor unit has a 9t front axle, ADR specification, Double Drive and Super Singles on the Front Axle.  Shown here with one of their self contained cement mixers the unit will also be kept busy with various other uses including towing a Nootboom plant trailer and a bulk tipper. Garriock Bros are worldwide specialist suppliers of Metso crushing equipment (which is used in quarries for ...

Having relied on ERF trucks to deliver their general haulage operation for the last 39 years, Kirknewton based JB McBean Ltd have recently purchased two 58 plate CF85.460 6x2 tractor units.  Fitted with DAF's popular space cab option, the duo feature McBean's traditional maroon finish alongside a dedicated livery for valued customer, Torweed Timber Systems Ltd. Keith McBean from the family firm explained that he's sad to see the ERF name disappear and one of the reasons for choosing ...

Every little helps! Lothian Service Department were definitely going the extra mile this Christmas to offer some extra support to a local distibution deport for Tesco based at Livingston. The Tesco depot, that recently took delivery of 48 x FT CF85 and 6 x FTG CF85 Tractor units supplied by Lothian DAF, now has 162 DAF trucks within its fleet of 169 trucks. to emsure a smooth integration into service and to offer an ...

Lothian DAF introduces  'TRUCK TRIAGE' Lothian DAF are working hard to keep your trucks on the road and earning, and this month we are introducing our 'Truck Triage'. In the event of an unexpected problem, present your vehicle to our Service Department and we will check your vehicle within 60 minutes. We will then advise you of any action required and give you an indication of cost and lead ...

Almost half a century of experience in the removals industry has been brought to bear in the design of a bespoke body on a new DAF that has just entered service with Central Scotland's leading removals firm. Matt Purdie & Sons of Blackburn, West Lothian worked with Warrington based Unique Van Bodies - formerly Vanplan - in developing the 2,400 cubic feet, 12 metre body, which can take up to five standard removals containers. It features six entry doors on each side, fully-opening ...

At the recent Annual DAF Parts recognition awards evening, Lothian DAF won Fleet Parts Sales Team of the Year award! This prestigious award was in recognition of the teams hard work and continued development of their fleet parts business. The award was presented by Trevor Mitchell - UK Parts Director at DAF Trucks Ltd and given to Gordon Taylor - Parts Manager at Lothian DAF,  who can be seen in the photograph above accepting the award on behalf of his ...