WINTER/SPRING 2022

DAF XF, XG, XG+:

“A NEW INDUSTRY
BENCHMARK IN EFFICIENCY,
SAFETY AND COMFORT”

A PACCAR COMPANY DRIVEN BY QUALITY

GREENER.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR

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PREFACE AND INDEX
CONTINUED FAITH IN US!

FURTHER.
It is with great pride that we introduce what can safely be regarded I want to thank you for your continued faith in us. That is something
as a milestone in the history of road transport: the launch of the we cherish and are very proud of. Your faith in us inspires us to
‘New Generation DAF’ XF, XG and XG+. be even better tomorrow than we were today. And speaking of
tomorrow: our New Generation XF Innovation Truck with hydrogen
The trucks have been developed in line with the new European combustion engine has received the ‘2022 Truck Innovation Award’
regulations for vehicle masses and dimensions which have given from the same jury. Further proof, if needed, that DAF is truly
manufacturers literally more room to improve the aerodynamics of starting the future with its new generation of trucks.
their trucks. All this to allow new standards to be set for efficiency,
safety and driver comfort.

The jury of the ‘International Truck of the Year 2022’ was clearly
convinced of DAF’s ability to rise to the challenge, as our efforts
led to DAF being awarded the most prestigious prize in the truck
industry. “The DAF XF, XG and XG+ are ushering in a completely
new era,” was the conclusion of jury chairman Gianenrico Griffini.
And we couldn’t agree more.

The ‘International Truck of the Year 2022’ award is not only meant
for the DAF company, our staff of over 12,000 proud employees
and our professional DAF dealer organisation. I wish to dedicate
the prize also to you, our business partners, who have been using Warm regards,
our trucks and services as the driving force behind your own Harry Wolters,
success. President DAF Trucks N.V.

4 According to the ITOY jury DAF’s

new XF, XG and XG+ are the
beginning of a new era

8 Richard Zink, Director Marketing

4
& Sales: “Customer experience is
more than just a truck”

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11 The new XG+ in daily use

14 The transport sector faces huge

challenges due to driver shortage

18 The Taiwanese love their DAFs

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Gianenrico Griffini, chairman of the jury ‘International Truck of the Year’:
IT STARTED IN 1976….
THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA

“THE BEGINNING The ‘International Truck of the Year’ phenomenon began in 1976 in Great Britain, when the editor-in-chief of Truck Magazine, the late
Pat Kennett, tested the then-new Seddon Atkinson SA200. He thought it was a very innovative truck, far ahead of the competition in

OF A NEW ERA”
terms of comfort and safety. Then the idea was born for an award in recognition of the latest technical developments in commercial
vehicles that benefit the entrepreneur and the driver. Pat Kennett’s idea was received enthusiastically by Andrew Frankl, the publisher
of Truck Magazine. Together they decided to create the ‘Truck of the Year’ award. In 1977, Seddon Atkinson was the first truck
manufacturer to receive the trophy. The step to ‘International Truck of the Year’ was quickly made when in the following year Kennett
and Frankl started looking for European colleagues who shared their vision. Today, the jury consists of 24 members, who represent the
‘International Truck of the Year’ - it is without doubt the most prestigious accolade a truck main European truck magazines. In recent years, the IToY group has further increased its sphere of influence by appointing ‘associate
manufacturer can receive in Europe. “As the first trucks to be developed according to the members’ in expanding truck markets such as China, India, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Japan and Iran.

new European regulations for masses and dimensions, the DAF XF, XG and XG+ herald a
completely new era,” said jury chairman Gianenrico Griffini. “They deserved to win.”
By: Rob van Tilburg 1988 DAF 95 1998 DAF 95XF 2002 DAF LF

2007 DAF XF105 2018 DAF New CF & XF 2022 New Generation XF, XG and XG+

The award ‘International Truck of the Year 2022’ was presented by jury chairman Gianenrico Griffini to Harry Wolters, president of
DAF Trucks, during the Solutrans commercial vehicle exhibition in Lyon, France.

E
very year, the announcement of the ‘International Truck MORE APPRECIATION FOR TRUCK CONNECTING TO EUROPEAN NEW BENCHMARK IN DIRECT VIEW
of the Year’ is an exciting moment that the entire truck INDUSTRY REGULATIONS With the new regulations, the European Commission had more
industry looks forward to. And what makes the title so The award was presented for the 36th time. “It is impressive to see According to Gianenrico Griffini, the fact that the new DAF XF, in mind than further increasing efficiency and improving the CO2
valuable is that the choice of the ultimate winner is deter- the enormous technological developments that have been made, XG and XG+ have been awarded ‘International Truck of the Year footprint. “By allowing longer cabs, road safety can be taken to the
mined by the opinions of no less than 24 leading trade journalists especially in the past five or ten years, to make trucks even more 2022’ has to do with the way in which DAF has translated the new next level,” continues Griffini. “And DAF has translated that into a
and trade magazines from across Europe. economical, even cleaner and, above all, even more efficient,” European regulations in the field of vehicle dimensions. “In any larger glass surface, among other things, with the window belt lines
Griffini outlines. “As far as I’m concerned, there should be more case, DAF is the first truck manufacturer to launch an entirely new extended far down. In terms of direct vision, it really sets a new
attention and appreciation for that.” The jury chairman does not only series of trucks that have been developed against the background benchmark. New technologies such as digital cameras and the
CONTRIBUTION TO TRANSPORT refer to the efforts in the field of engine development, but also to of these new guidelines,” he explains. “And let’s be honest: we so-called ‘corner eye’ also contribute significantly to safety. DAF is
EFFICIENCY the many electronic systems that help the driver to get the most out also expected that these would lead to a truck design with a more not the first on the market with these, but has taken extra time for
“According to the rules, the award is given to the individual truck or of every drop of fuel. “Predictive Cruise Control, EcoRoll, Preview prominent, rounded nose. But it is clear that such a design entails further development. And it shows.”
model range introduced to the market in the past year that makes Down-Hill Speed Control, these are all state-of-the-art technologies a higher weight and would make it much more difficult to negotiate
the greatest contribution to transport efficiency. Because that’s that make the driver’s work easier and at the same time improve roundabouts or to maneuver for example. The fact that DAF has
what it’s all about in current road transport,” says Italian Gianenrico fuel efficiency. A modern truck is a high-tech machine and the managed to improve the aerodynamics by almost 20% is to be HIGH LEVEL
Griffini. “A long list of criteria is taken into account, such as techno- New Generation DAF is a great example of this.” commended. Together with optimizations of the powertrain and, Griffini indicates that the New Generation DAF also comes at the
logical innovation, driver comfort, safety, driving characteristics, fuel for example, further weight reductions, higher fuel efficiency has right time in terms of driver comfort. “Europe is facing a major
consumption, the steps taken in terms of care for the environment been achieved, together with a sizeable reduction in CO2 emissions. shortage of drivers,” he says. “For transport companies it’s very
and of course ‘Total Cost of Ownership’.” And of course those are results that stand out to us as a jury.” difficult to attract and retain good drivers! The new XF, XG and XG+

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA

can definitely convince candidates. The impressive adjustment READY FOR THE FUTURE
range for seat and steering wheel, the advanced digital instrument “Of course, as a jury we also look to the future”, concludes Griffini.
panel that can be tuned entirely according to the driver’s preference, “DAF has made it very clear that the new generation of long-haul
the spaciousness, the fit and finish, not to forget the extremely low vehicles is based on a new platform that is ready for alternative
noise levels, it is all of a very high standard. And let’s not forget powertrains. A fully electric version is in development and as
the sleeping comfort for which DAF has been known for years, members of the jury we have already been able to drive a New
thanks to a bed with a width of 80 centimeters. And I haven’t even Generation XF that runs on hydrogen. DAF is investigating the
mentioned the excellent driving characteristics of the DAFs”. potential of hydrogen as a fuel for an internal combustion engine.
And from what I got to experience during a short test drive, that
option seems promising. Just like the future of the New Generation
DAF. Once again: rightly elected ‘International Truck of the Year
2022’.”

DAF ALSO RECEIVES TRUCK INNOVATION AWARD 2022

Next to the New Generation XF, XG and XG+ being

honored ‘International Truck of the Year 2022’, the New
Generation XF Innovation Truck with hydrogen internal
combustion engine received the ‘Truck Innovation
Award 2022’.

The Truck Innovation Award is also an initiative of the International Truck of the Year (IToY)
jury and acknowledges the enormous technological changes and energy transition taking
place within the automotive sector.

“This specific award underlines our philosophy that we need to explore the full suite of technologies on the road of decarbonisation
of transport and mobility in the next decade”, commented Ron Borsboom, DAF executive director product development. “Hydrogen
technology will become a very interesting option for the future, next to battery electric solutions which we already offer today and hybrid
trucks which we have under development. Being honoured with the ‘Truck Innovation Award 2022’ also demonstrates that there is
still a promising future for the internal combustion engine (ICE) for which new generations of carbon neutral fuels are on the horizon.
It is important to understand that bringing an end to the use of fossil fuels should by no means automatically result in a ban on internal
combustion engines, especially in the heavy duty long haul transport segment.”

Ron Borsboom added: “Using hydrogen as a fuel means that in many areas use can be made of an existing distribution network: from
green electric power generation to the location where it is needed. In addition, one should not forget that we in Europe have extensive
knowledge and a comprehensive manufacturing footprint in the combustion engine technology.”

According to IToY rules, a Truck Innovation Award nominee must be a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of over 3.5-tonnes, fitted with
an alternative driveline. Or it could feature specific high-tech solutions with regard to connectivity (whether semi or fully-autonomous
driving systems), a ‘platooning’ capability, or ‘over the air’ remote diagnostics.
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Richard Zink, director Marketing & Sales: PREMIUM
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS
“DAF is a premium brand and a premium brand deserves a premium dealer network,” continues Zink. “This means that quality, service and

“EXCEEDING
customer experience have to meet the highest standards. We want to be able to deliver the same quality all over the world.” How do you do
that? “In 2020 we redrafted our dealer standards,” explains Zink. “Because the needs and demands of the customer have changed down
through the years. The new dealer standards encourage dealers to invest more in their business to enhance their customer experience, and

EXPECTATIONS”
to improve on a continuous basis. This results in a win-win situation: the quality of the dealer organisation goes up and this in turn leads to
greater customer satisfaction. Which is the ultimate goal, of course: happy DAF customers.”

With the launch of the New Generation DAF

XF, XG and XG+ - recently voted ‘International
Truck of the Year 2022’ - DAF is ushering in a
new era in road transport. The new flagship
represents the largest investment project
ever made in the company’s history. Not
only in terms of product development and
new production facilities but also in terms of
services, an aspect in which DAF continues
to invest, according to Richard Zink, director
Marketing & Sales.
Richard Zink Customers can now avail of DAF’s services at more than 1,000 locations worldwide
By: Henk de Lange

CONNECTING UNIQUE IN THE INDUSTRY

Simultaneously with the launch of the XF, XG and XG+, important With the introduction of the New Generation XF, XG and XG+, DAF
steps were taken with regard to the services that accompany introduces over-the-air updates for the engine and EAS systems, the
this new generation of trucks. The list of innovations is long, says vehicle ECU, the Central Security Gateway (CSG) and DAF Connect.
Zink. One example is the DAF Connect on-line fleet management A completely new infrastructure for vehicle diagnostics was also
system. “A platform that provides continuous updates on a fleet’s developed for the ‘New Generation DAF’. Zink: “An extended service
performance,” he explains. “This helps the customer to maintain interval of up to 200,000 kilometres means that maintenance is
a clear picture of the logistic processes and to get the best out of often required only once a year. That’s five times around the world
their people and vehicles. For instance, DAF Connect enables the before the truck has to come in for a service. Unique in the industry.”
navigation system to display real-time traffic information and allows
the home base to provide drivers with the best routes. Imagine how
much fuel, time and frustration that can save.” PAN-EUROPEAN
And speaking of maintenance, DAF MultiSupport offers packages
for maintenance and repairs on a Pan-European basis. “This helps
to keep the fleet perfectly maintained and always ready to move.
Ideal for the customer, who can then focus on their core activities.”
The New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ respresent the largest investment project in DAF’s history

“
”The truck is actually only one part of the total logistics PEACE OF MIND
package that we can offer our customers,” says Zink. Peace of mind – that is the common theme in the conversation with
“We deliver not only trucks but added value as well.” And Richard Zink. “Yes, that’s what we want to give our customers,”
according to the Marketing & Sales director, this all starts he confirms. “And that goes for financing, too. When you finalise a
with the DAF dealer. “Long before we launched the New Generation financing deal with PACCAR Financial after acquiring a vehicle you
DAF we provided our dealers with extensive training,” he explains. only have to sign one contract for the whole package and your truck
“And not only the dealers themselves but also the mechanics in the is ready to drive straight away. You can’t get faster than that.” He
workshops.” Speaking of dealers, DAF has also invested heavily concludes by saying, “We have embarked on a new era of increased
in this aspect in recent years and customers can now avail of its integration between vehicles and their accompanying services.
services at more than 1,000 locations worldwide. “Almost every DAF And in that regard our ambition remains the same: to exceed the
dealer operates as an independent business,” says Zink. “As a result expectations of our customers.”
they all have the kind of entrepreneurial spirit that makes them go Long before DAF launched the New Generation, DAF DAF Connect helps the customer to maintain a clear
provided the mechanics in the workshops with extensive picture of the logistic processes and to get the best out
the extra mile for the customer.”
training of their people and vehicles
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Transporte Evertz GmbH

TEST

THE BEST
THE BEST
By: Frank Hausmann
Photography: Steffen Löffler

OUT OF
THIS WORLD
JOST KKS – push-button trailer coupling
After covering over 30,000 kilometres in the DAF XG+ Michael Evertz is
completely convinced. The new generation of DAF trucks has made a
#futurenow – Thanks to our revolutionary coupling system terrific impression on this German transport operator whose company
you can now change semitrailer quickly and safely out of the cab. carries out field tests for the Dutch truck manufacturer. The truck
Your start in the future of logistics. Ready to beam up? impresses not only with regard to space, comfort and performance but
particularly in relation to fuel consumption.

kks-futurenow.com
TEST THE BEST
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M
ichael Evertz is the
managing director and “I am very happy
owner of Transporte Evertz with the amazing
in Mechernich in Eifel, mirror configuration
Germany. He was lucky enough to be and the perfect

THE BEST
able to try out the new generation of DAF all-round visibility
vehicles before almost all of his colleagues. it offers.”
His company was also one of the very few
that were given the opportunity to test
DAF’s new flagship on the road as part of
a major field test before the official launch
of the truck.

CEMENT AND LIME

With a fleet of silo semi-trailers and a tipper NO BAD LUCK all the boxes. We also place great value on
truck, Evertz transports cement and lime The fact that Evertz operates 13 tractors our relationship with the dealer behind the
for his clients in the concrete industry. One has not brought him any bad luck. product, and everything runs so smoothly
of them is Zieglowski, which explains the Especially when you consider that not between our company and Loven that we
striping on his truck. He does most of his everyone gets the chance to test the new are 100% sure we have chosen the right
One of Evertz’ largest customers is Zieglowski, which explains the striping on his truck
work in the area around Aachen, Cologne XG+ extensively before the official launch brand of truck,” says Michael Evertz.
and Koblenz but also transports goods to of DAF’s new flagship. The relationship
the Münster and Saarland regions as well between Evertz and DAF began four
as to the Benelux. His company transports years ago when the firm was looking for INPUT
raw materials for businesses specialised tractors that were both fuel efficient and Evertz is very generous when it comes to
in soil stabilisation and the treatment of readily available. Michael Evertz eventually giving his drivers the opportunity to have HEART This was because the new truck had been heavily camouflaged
wastewater in sewage plants. found his way to the DAF service and their say regarding the truck’s interior. The 55-year-old transport operator was also involved in defining and even had its logos and grilles hidden. As a result, the vehicle
sales partner Loven in Eschweiler. They They are fully involved every time a new the specifications of the DAF XG+ for the field test. “I wanted a truck was unrecognisable as a DAF. What couldn’t be hidden from view,
set him up with his first DAF, a XF 530, and truck is ordered and this translates into with the largest cab and the most powerful engine. The DAF XG+ however, was the enormous size of the cab, a feature that resulted
STEADY GROWTH today there are four of these DAF vehicles a high level of driver loyalty to both the 530 offers everything a trucker’s heart could desire. The longer in many curious and admiring looks in Michael Evertz’ direction.
15 years ago, Michael Evertz and his wife equipped with the most powerful PACCAR employer and the brand. Michael Evertz cab boasts an enormous amount of space. No other truck cab
decided to take the plunge and start out engine available in the fleet of this bulk also knows exactly what he’s talking about can offer 2.20 m of standing room, endless storage space and
as an independent transporter with one transporter. with regard to his trucks. “I still drive them 80 cm-wide beds across the full breadth of the truck that can be IMPRESSED
truck. Within twelve months they had regularly myself and I really appreciate operated electrically,” says Evertz with great enthusiasm. In addition to the vehicle’s outward appearance, spacious interior
acquired a second tractor trailer and since the comfort of a DAF each time I take and superb finishing, Evertz is also highly impressed by the new
then the fleet has grown steadily thanks EXCELLENT one out, especially for a long drive. This DAF’s roadholding, steering and driveline. “DAF has managed
to a continuous increase in the number RELATIONSHIP is all because of the enormous amount of HIGH QUALITY to make the PACCAR MX-13 engine even more efficient,” he
of orders. Their fleet currently consists of This is all down to the excellent relationship space in the cab, the comfortable seats, He is also very impressed by the high-quality materials used and says. “In the new XG+ we use up to five litres less diesel per
15 silo semi-trailers, one tipper truck and that Evertz enjoys with the Loven team. the superbly designed dashboard and the the seats that can be swivelled during rest periods to give the 100 kilometres compared with our current generation of DAF XFs.
13 tractors. “Naturally, purchase price, total cost of power of the engine. The kind of things I cab the feel of a living room. No to mention the digital cockpit, Just imagine how much that is going to save us on a truck that
ownership, quality, performance and relia- want my drivers to have, too, as they are the adjustable steering column that can be parked far forward for drives up to 120.000 kilometres a year! It will mean a significant
bility are the most important factors for us often out on the road for several days at optimal ease of access and the fully integrated Park Airco. reduction in our fuel costs.”
when acquiring a new truck. And DAF ticks a time,” according to Evertz.

SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPORTANT DECISION

“Safety and sustainability are very important to us,” explains Evertz. The new generation of DAFs has helped Evertz to make an
“And that’s why I am very happy with the amazing mirror configura- important decision. “From now on I am only going to expand my
tion and the perfect all-round visibility it offers. This is down to the fleet with the newest generation of DAFs. This test has convinced
beautifully slim design of the mirror housing,” adds Evertz, who has me of the excellence of the driving performance, fuel efficiency
already driven over 30,000 kilometres in the new DAF. “During the and comfort of the DAF XG+.” It is a decision that will be warmly
night-time trips I really enjoyed the full LED headlights that together welcomed by his drivers because they all want to drive the truck
with the LED Skylights offer superb illumination on the road. I’m with the biggest cab on the market. And the sooner, the better, too.
also very happy that DAF has installed the full range of its driver Some of them will have to wait a little longer, but the first two trucks
assistance and safety systems in this truck.” have already been ordered and will be delivered to Transporte
Evertz soon.

CAMOUFLAGED
Evertz still has to smile when he thinks back on the surprised looks
he encountered when making deliveries in the new DAF. At first,
his fellow drivers were unable to identify the truck he was driving.
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Shortage of truck drivers EU DRIVERS NOT RETURNING
While this problem is becoming more worrying in Europe, in Britain it has already precipitated a crisis. Foreign drivers were responsible for
SHORTAGE OF TRUCK DRIVERS

SHORTAGE OF TRUCK DRIVERS

‘UK STYLE’ CHALLENGES
driving a large share of British trucks until Brexit became a reality and they left the UK. The Covid pandemic only made things worse and
there is now a structural shortage. There are serous doubts as to whether the tide can be turned by the British government’s announcement
of a temporary easing of restrictions for workers from countries outside the United Kingdom. Most of these workers have since found work

IN EUROPE?
closer to home, as drivers are now in great demand in almost every country in Europe.

In recent months the shortage of truck drivers led to dramatic newspaper headlines in
the United Kingdom. However, the British are not the only ones suffering from a lack of
drivers. While the problem may not have reached ‘Crisis Britannica’ proportions yet in
the EU, without a shift in policy a similar situation may arise on the continent within a few
short years, including long queues at service stations and empty shelves in the super­
markets. The pool of truck drivers is rapidly getting older and there is very little fresh
blood coming in.

By: Bert Roozendaal and Richard Simpson

T
The shortage of truck drivers led to dramatic newspaper headlines in the United Kingdom
his is nothing new, of course. There has been a shortage RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
of drivers for many years. In 2016 the shortage was Since the 1990s, many West European transport companies have
almost as bad as it is now and three years later the been able to employ drivers from other countries within the EU BETTER WAGES
International Road Transport Union (IRU) once again thanks to the free labour market in Europe. In the short term this Better wages could also be a solution. The cry for higher wages
warned that the problem was getting steadily worse all across provides a solution to the problem of driver shortage and is also less rings out in every sector every time there is a shortage of workers.
Europe. Covid brought some temporary relief, as the demand for expensive for the transport operator. However, the lower costs have But every employer knows that the appeal of a higher salary is
transport fell and the shortage of chauffeurs also fell to only 7 per a price tag, too. According to the unions, by providing transport at quickly forgotten if the working conditions do not improve as well.
cent. However, as a result of the fast rate of economic recovery, this an increasingly lower price the sector has weakened its own negoti- As a result, the EU is working on both aspects, with a mandatory
figure is expected to rise to 17 per cent very soon. It is clear that ating position with respect to its clients. And lower revenue is a poor minimum wage and measures to tackle wage dumping on the THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
action is required, something that both employer organisations and position from which to propose higher wages, which puts the wage one hand and efforts to deal with the social aspect on the other. HAS MADE AN URGENT PLEA
politicians have been saying for years. But despite the implementa- structure in the transport operator's own country under pressure However, despite the good intentions behind such measures, the TO ITS MEMBER COUNTRIES
tion of some measures – including at the European level – it appears as well. Ultimately, none of this facilitates the effort to recruit new question remains whether they will really solve anything. It’s all well TO PROVIDE MORE (AND
that little progress has been made. drivers and retain those still under contract. and good when you decide that a driver who has worked 14 days MOST IMPORTANTLY SECURE)
in a row must stay out of their cab for at least 24 hours. But where PARKING SPACES.
is he or she supposed to go then? Thankfully, trucks are becoming THIS WOULD ALSO ENCOURAGE
AN AGEING SECTOR more and more comfortable. And while it will never be possible to MORE WOMEN TO CONSIDER
From a global perspective there is no shortage of young people, fit a cab with a shower unit, just one look at the new series of DAFs A CAREER AS A TRUCK DRIVER.
as the IRU has already pointed out. But the situation is different in reveals the unprecedented level of luxury that is helping to make the
Western Europe, where the population is ageing fast and the pool driver’s life and working conditions a whole lot better.
of truck drivers faster still. Out of the entire pool of European drivers
only 5 per cent are under the age of twenty-five. There are a number
of reasons for this. In some European countries transporters lay the INTERMODAL
blame on financial and legal restrictions. Getting your truck driver’s With regard to facilities on the road: despite the fact that Europe
license can cost up to €10,000 and in some countries employers has 300,000 parking spaces along its main transport routes, the
also have to grapple with high insurance costs and legislation that number still falls short by 100,000 in terms of actual requirements.
makes it difficult for those under the age of 21 to become a truck As a result, the European Commission has made an urgent plea
driver. However, this is not the whole story, as other countries to its member countries to provide more (and most importantly
where these restrictions are not as severe are still facing the same secure) parking spaces. This would also encourage more women
problem: a shortage of good drivers. And all this in the knowledge to consider a career as a truck driver. In addition, the call for more
that the large group of drivers aged fifty and over will be retiring intermodal transport is becoming louder in the European parliament.
The large group of drivers aged fifty and over will be retiring
within the next ten years. However, most of the rail network is already close to full capacity
within the next ten years
and building more railways can take years. This kind of transport
must also be able to meet the specific requirements of the industry,
which often employs just-in-time models, an area where intermodal
transport is less effective. There is still a considerable gap to be
bridged to meet the needs of the transporter, who ultimately prefers
to solve problems today and not tomorrow.

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TRUCK COMPONENTS

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RE-THINKING
While higher wages may provide a short-term solution and encou-

SHORTAGE OF TRUCK DRIVERS

rage more young people to become truck drivers and remain in
the profession for the long term, it appears that improved working
conditions actually hold the key to lasting success. And this
requires some serious re-thinking within the sector. With regard to
international transport, it may be possible to improve the conditions
for drivers in terms of social isolation by allowing them to decouple
their vehicle more often than is currently the case. This would
allow drivers to make shorter journeys and be at home more often.
Advances in IT mean this should be possible. However, decoupling
is not always an option for domestic distribution, which makes up
the lion’s share of all transportation. Again, we will have to turn to IT
for the required solutions and this is an area where improvements
can be made in many countries in Europe. Together with a good
and spacious road infrastructure and sufficient facilities on the
road, this can help to ensure that the domestic driver will know not
only what time they will be setting out in the morning but also when
A good and spacious road infrastructure can help make the
they can expect to return home again. And this is a very important
profession more attractive.
aspect particularly for young people nowadays.

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FOR IMPROVED DRIVER SLEEPING COMFORT FOR BETTER MATTRESS HYGIENE The series production of the ‘New Generation DAF’, the XF, XG and XG+ has officially started at DAF in Eindhoven. The ‘Job One’ truck
FOR A WELL-RESTED, FIT & SAFE DRIVER YOUR OWN CLEAN & FRESH SLEEPING AREA – a red XG+ with a 12.9 litre PACCAR MX-13 engine – was handed over in a festive ceremony by John Jorritsma on the right, mayor of
Eindhoven, where DAF has its head office) and Harry Wolters (DAF President) to André Verbeek, director/owner of Verbeek Agra Vision,
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and his son Niels. The milestone XG+ is now driving for its subsidiary company Hennentransport Hooijer. “In addition to unrivalled
Part 1547034 Part 1547033 reliability and the low costs per kilometre, the superb level of driver comfort is also an important reason for our decision to choose DAF,”
explains André Verbeek. “And with the new top model XG+, DAF has once again set a new standard. A very important factor in these
times of high drivershortages.”
FOR A WELL-RESTED, FIT & SAFE DRIVER

BUY NOW VIA YOUR LOCAL DAF DEALER OR THE PARTS.DAF.COM WEBSITE
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Taiwan loves driving trucks from ‘Hélán’

A TRUCK IS A LIVING THING

TRUCK IS A LIVING THING

It is perhaps a little-known fact, but DAF has been the best-selling European truck brand MADE IN TAIWAN HEALTHY SURPLUS
This firm belief in one’s own ability has been very beneficial for In 2020 Taiwan’s export of goods and services was valued at
in Taiwan for many years. The economy of this highly developed island relies heavily on
the island. In 2020 Taiwan was ranked 19th in the list of richest 304 billion euros while imports were valued at 252 billion. This
logistics, an aspect in which DAF has played an important role thanks to its state-of- economies in the world, ahead of Australia. ‘Made in Taiwan’ resulted in a very healthy trade surplus. The enormous extent of
the-art, efficient and very clean Euro 6 commercial vehicles. is a much-used phrase around the world, regardless of where Taiwan’s economic activity means that transport and logistics are
the goods are made; at the start of the 21st century, domestic crucial to the island’s success. In fact, they are the lubricant of
By: Bert Roozendaal
production in Taiwan began to grow so rapidly that much of the the economic engine. In 2019 transport contributed no less than

T
he clean technology of DAF’s trucks dovetails perfectly actual production had to be performed on the Chinese mainland, 7 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. The sector is
with the deep attachment of the Taiwanese people to which lies only 97 miles away across the sea. one of Taiwan’s biggest employers because the country only has
their island’s history, culture, scientific heritage and one railroad and the vast majority of goods have to be transported
natural beauty, a fact that is brought home to us when over the roads of this 400-kilometre-long island. Much of that
we meet up with Tom Wu Xinjun, director of YI SIAN Transport Inc. transport is between the island’s ports, of which Kaohsiung in the
to talk about ‘his’ Taiwan. “I live on a beautiful island that was once south is by far the largest.
called Formosa and that has a rich history. It doesn’t matter where
you go on the island – the mountains, the coast, the cities – it is
equally beautiful everywhere. The Taiwanese are a friendly people
and completely at one with their environment.”

THE PURSUIT OF PROSPERITY

There is one thing above all else that the Taiwanese people have in
common: their pursuit of prosperity. They have worked extremely
hard over the past few decades on the development of the
economy. It is a very densely populated country, with 23.5 million
people living in an area of only 36,192 km². In addition to their
respect for traditional values, the Taiwanese also possess a
tremendous entrepreneurial spirit. There is a well-known Taiwanese
proverb that says, ‘If you want God’s blessing, you must first learn
to stand on your own two feet and move forward.’
For Tom Wu Xinjun trucks are a way of life Taiwan has many ports, of which Kaohsiung in the south is by far the largest

A TRUCK IS A LIVING THING

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SAFETY FIRST
Tom does not put all his faith in the wisdom of the gods, however. “It costs 100 drops of sweat to produce one grain of rice,” he says.

A TRUCK IS A LIVING THING

“If I want to be successful, my trucks must drive not only often and far but safely, too. So I make sure that each vehicle is serviced on
time and checked by the driver before they go out on the road. The maintenance service that Formosa Automobile Sale Corporation
provides is worth its weight in gold. And that’s why DAF is definitely my favourite brand, alongside its excellent performance and fuel
efficiency.”

YI SIAN Transport Inc. transports automotive parts, chemicals,

water and beverages for its customers in Central and South Taiwan

TRUCKS FROM HÉLÁN A TRUCK IS A LIVING THING

Formosa Plastics Group has benefited from the island’s predo- “Our family was very poor. But thanks to the income our truck
minant use of its road network for the transport of goods. The generated we could buy enough food and clothes and I was able
company introduced DAF to the island and it was not long to go to school. I am very attached to my trucks. To me a truck is
before it had been established as the ‘leading European brand’ a living thing”. In Taiwan it is not unusual for transport operators to
in Taiwan. Every week DAF Trucks ships a new consignment of offer up a prayer for the safety of a truck when taking possession
parts and components from its factories in Eindhoven and Leyland of a new vehicle.
to Taiwan, where they are assembled by Formosa Plastics at an
ultramodern plant in Dadu. Taiwanese transporters are always
keen to drive the modern trucks from faraway Netherlands, or
‘Hélán’ as they call it themselves. One of those transporters is the
Tom Wu Xinjun still likes to take a truck out on the road himself whenever his job as company director allows
43-year-old Tom Wu Xinjun. His company, YI SIAN Transport Inc.,
transports automotive parts, chemicals, water and beverages for
its customers in Central and South Taiwan. “We have 10 trucks
weighing between 18.5 and 46 tonnes. The DAF CF tractor makes AT THE TOP OF OUR GAME
up most of our fleet but we also have a number of rigids.” Proper maintenance, good training for drivers and excellent
aftersales are the cornerstones of YI SIAN Transport Inc. “We can
only earn and retain the trust of the customer when we deliver
TRANSPORT IN THE BLOOD their goods safely and on time. We must always be at the top pf
Tom Wu Xinjun has transport in his blood. “Our family has been in our game,” explains Tom Wu Xinjun, who still likes to take a truck
the road transport business for many generations. I learned how out on the road himself whenever his job as company director
to drive a truck before I had even left high school. I can drive every allows. As he says himself, while he may also have a passion for
kind of vehicle actually, except perhaps a railway locomotive”, he things like good food, to him transport is ‘a way of life’.
says, displaying none of his usual shyness as he gets to talk about
his favourite subject.

To see the video, just scan the QR code

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25 years ‘a PACCAR company’

DAF CONTINUES TO GROW WORLDWIDE

DAF CONTINUES
TO GROW WORLDWIDE

An important element in the development of the New Generation DAF is the construction of new,
ultramodern cab factories in Westerlo

GLOBAL GROWTH
At the same time, DAF continues to grow outside of Europe, too,
IN 1996 DAF BECAME THE
particularly in South America, Russia, Africa and Asia, where the
THIRD PACCAR BRAND European truck concept dominates the market and the quality
and efficiency of DAF trucks is very highly regarded. For instance,
AFTER KENWORTH AND DAF is now the largest European truck brand in Taiwan, where
DAF’s trucks are assembled locally. And in 2013 a completely
PETERBILT.
new DAF assembly plant was opened in Brazil. In 2021 DAF was
voted ‘Brand of the Year’ in Brazil for the fourth time by the vehicle
industry group FENABRAVE. DAF has also established a firm
foothold in Australia, Chili, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, partly
thanks to the leading position already occupied in these territories
Exactly a quarter of a century ago DAF Trucks became a subsidiary of PACCAR, one of
by Kenworth.
the largest and most successful truck manufacturers in the world. It marked the start of
a genuine success story in which both partners continue to enhance each other.
DRIVEN BY QUALITY
With a superb range of trucks and services and a dense network

F
ounded in 1905 as a manufacturer of railway carriages CONTINUED INVESTMENT of professional and independent dealers, DAF is perfectly
and logging equipment, PACCAR switched its focus Major investments are also being made in new PACCAR Parts positioned to achieve further growth on a global scale. A proud
to the market for heavy trucks in 1945. In that year the Distribution centres in Eindhoven, Budapest, Madrid, Leyland PACCAR company driven by quality!
company purchased the Kenworth Motor Truck Company, and Moscow in order to guarantee the customer a first-class
followed in 1958 by the acquisition of the Peterbilt Motors Company. parts service. In Westerlo, Belgium – where axles and cabs are
Both brands grew to become icons on the North American, South produced – DAF recently opened a brand new cab painting facility,
American and Australian truck markets and leaders in their field the most advanced and environment-friendly of its kind in the
in terms of quality. In 1996 DAF became the third PACCAR truck world. The largest investment, however, was in the development of
brand. a completely new generation of trucks for long-distance transport:
the XF, XG and XG+. With these new trucks DAF has become DAF is also a world leader in the development of
alternative driveline concepts, as this LF Electric shows
the first manufacturer to apply the new European regulations for
‘CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE’ masses and dimensions and has set new standards in the industry
Under the umbrella of PACCAR, DAF has chalked up an impres- for efficiency, safety and driver comfort. An important element in
sive list of investments over the past twenty-five years. These the development of these innovative trucks is the construction of MOST SUCCESSFUL TRUCK
investments include a completely new engine test centre in new, ultramodern cab factories in Westerlo. The new XF, XG and MANUFACTURER
Eindhoven, which has enabled DAF to strengthen its leading posi- XG+ represent a brand new and extremely energy-efficient vehicle DAF’s current and future investments are proof of its commitment
tion in the development of clean, reliable and extremely efficient platform, one that is fully prepared for the drivelines of the future, to continued growth in the global market. In Europe, DAF has
engines and even attain the status of ‘Centre of Excellence’ within including the requirements of e-engines, plug-in hybrids, fuel cells become the fastest-growing and most successful truck manu-
the PACCAR group. The 12.9 litre PACCAR MX-13 and later the and hydrogen combustion engines. DAF is also a world leader in facturer on the continent, where its market share in the heavy
10.8 litre PACCAR MX-11 engines have won praise all around the the development of alternative driveline concepts. segment has grown from 9% in 1996 to more than 16% in 2020.
world and no less than 45% of all Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks DAF is the market leader in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands,
are now fitted with a PACCAR MX engine. Poland, Portugal, Hungary and Bulgaria and the number one Significant investments were also made in completely new PACCAR
Parts Distribution Centers, such as here in Ponta Grossa, Brazil.
player in the tractor segment in Europe.
PERFECT SILENCE.

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ELECTRIC GARBAGE COLLECTION
ROTTERDAM CITY

IN THE CAB AND IN

COUNCIL HAS ITS
OWN CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE
FOR THE VEHICLES.

THE STREET By: Guus Peters

Photos: Marieke van Grinsven

EMISSION-FREE
Electric vehicles are quietly taking over the streets on two fronts, with electric cars The most remarkable feature of the whole
operation is how quietly it all happens,
stealthily establishing their place in society on the one hand and going about their
with nothing but the gentle zoom of the
work in perfect silence on the other. The results of a pilot project that Rotterdam truck breaking the silence in the street. CAPACITY SPARE BATTERY
City Council is running with electric refuse disposal vehicles have been very positive. This is because the DAF CF in question is During our conversation with Van Emmerik, Obviously, an electric truck has to recharge
an electric model. For its pilot project, the the word ‘capacity’ is used more than once more often than a diesel needs to fill up.
The council’s refuse collection division has not only begun using the DAF CF Electric,
Rotterdam City Council has acquired four in reference to two separate things: firstly “One of the biggest challenges in the deve-
but the employees were also involved in its development. “The reactions have been fully electric refuse collection vehicles that to indicate the maximum load that a vehicle lopment of electric trucks is the charging of
very positive.” have been used on a daily basis for the past can carry and secondly in reference to the the battery,” says Van Emmerik. “On the one
eighteen months. “The European Union charging of the battery in electric vehicles. hand because you need a certain amount of
has decreed that we all need to cut down Van Emmerik: “This truck can transport kilowatts – charging capacity – and on the
on our CO2 emissions. EU commissioner up to five and a half tons of refuse. With an other because the charging process takes
Frans Timmermans has set a number electrically driven truck, the weight of the time. The driver is the most expensive part
of goals to which we at Rotterdam City battery means you have to sacrifice some of a truck, so we want the greatest charging
THE MOST REMARKABLE Council are fully committed,” says Paul van of the loading capacity. It’s a compromise capacity possible in the shortest space of
FEATURE OF THE WHOLE Emmerik, manager of sales at the council’s you have to make. We are hoping for major time. And that can be a problem for us here
OPERATION IS HOW QUIETLY transport and materials department. “Our improvements in battery technology, a in Rotterdam. We have a spare battery in
IT ALL HAPPENS. fleet consists of around 1,500 vehicles, all process that is already underway, in fact. In a container that can be used when things
of which need to be emission-free by 2050 the development of this truck, for example, get very busy. However, they don’t have
and that is why we have started a number of the capacity of the batteries was doubled that kind of problem at the HVC Group in
pilot projects with electric vehicles. This DAF for the same mass and volume.” Alkmaar, for example, where they also use
CF Electric is our first fully electric refuse electric DAFs. The HVC waste disposal

T
he slogan on the sides of the collection truck.” company has its own power station right
white and green DAF CF refuse next door: the incineration plant in Alkmaar.
collection truck approaching We don’t have that luxury.”
silently along the Spartastraat SILENT
in Rotterdam translates as “I am positively We meet Van Emmerik for a chat at
charged”. The truck stops directly opposite Rotterdam City Council’s service location
the stadium of Sparta FC – or ‘The Castle’, on the Kleinpolderplein. Diesel vehicles
as it is known locally. Driver Paul Keijzer come and go in the background, but those Paul van Emmerik:
gets out and straps on the truck’s remote with their eyes (and ears) peeled can’t fail
control. The enormous arm on the HIAB to notice the silent passage of fully electric “DURING THE DEVELOPMENT
XS 211 W crane springs into action and vehicles as well. Road sweepers and the PROCESS THE BATTERIES
it only needs a few seconds to lift a large e-scooters of the parking management HAVE ACQUIRED TWICE
refuse container up out of its underground service whizz silently past as the council’s THE AMOUNT OF CAPACITY
location. The container hovers above the fully electric Nissan LEAF scan cars wait USING THE SAME MASS AND
truck and empties its contents before Keijzer their turn at the charging stations. The DAF VOLUME.”
replaces it neatly in the square cavity in the CF Electric has its own on-site fast charger
pavement. Keijzer then gets back into his and it is in constant use. “This vehicle
truck and drives off. has been specially acquired for emptying
hopper containers. We also have a number
of rear loader garbage trucks for emptying
mini containers, such as the ones you find in
public spaces,” explains Van Emmerik.

ELECTRIC GARBAGE COLLECTION

 ELECTRIC GARBAGE COLLECTION

DEVELOPMENT

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It is no coincidence that Van Emmerik
refers to HVC because the Rotterdam

ELECTRIC GARBAGE COLLECTION

City Council and HVC in the Dutch town
of Alkmaar are working closely together
with the waste management firms Cure
in Eindhoven and Rova in Zwolle on the
development of DAF’s electric refuse
collection vehicles, such as the ones in
use here. “For this project a submission
has been made for a subsidy that the RVO
(Netherlands Enterprise Agency) makes
available for innovative projects.” So, do
the parties involved share their experiences
with each other? “Yes. We hold evaluation
meetings and discuss our findings and
possible areas of improvement. For
instance, the regeneration energy from the
brakes has been greatly improved over
time,” according to Van Emmerik.

THE DAF CF ELECTRIC IN ACTION ON THE

PEACE & QUIET SPARTASTRAAT IN ROTTERDAM.
Rotterdam handpicked a number of drivers
for the e-trucks. “These are all people with
a deep commitment to CO2-neutral and introduce an emission-free-vehicles-only
emission-free trucks. Drivers who have policy in the centre of the city. The public To see the movie,
long had a genuine interest in these kinds transport buses are already fully electric, just scan the QR-code
of vehicles. This is one of the reasons why for example, and in addition to being
we presented the truck as a prototype so emission-free also make no noise. That’s
that the driver is aware that not everything a real breath of fresh air for the city.”
will always be as they expect it to be,”
says Van Emmerik, who adds that many Paul Keijzer:
drivers are very happy with the peace POSITIVE REACTION
and quiet the cab offers and that makes Driver Paul Keijzer, who has been working “SOMETIMES
their work even more enjoyable. “And for the council for 33 years, has also PEOPLE COME

Why PSQL 2.1E Oil? they also appreciate the fact that they get
zero complaints from residents about the
noise when they have to set out early in
received a lot of positive reaction to his
electric DAF. “Sometimes people come
up to me in the street to ask me about the
UP TO ME IN THE
STREET TO ASK
ME ABOUT THE
The specifications of the New DAF Oil Standard the morning. On the flip side, drivers do truck. Recently, another driver of a garbage TRUCK.”
have been developed and tested in 7 performance have to stop more often to recharge and truck came up to me in the city centre and
get used to using energy in a different was so interested he could hardly stop
areas together with Chevron Lubricants, one of
way. That takes some time and effort. asking me questions,” says Keijzer.
the biggest manufacturers of quality lubricants Accordingly, a greater battery capacity is
in the world. The PSQL 2.1E oil exceeds ACEA desirable and the evolution of the techno-
standards in every area. The New Standard: logy is already making that possible. This TAKING OVER
is also one of the reasons why the truck Paul van Emmerik has heard plenty of
will soon be returning to DAF.” good reactions to the electric refuse
• Reduces operating costs collection trucks. “Most people say they
• Reduces fuel consumption look great before adding: ‘must be very
• Advanced wear protection NOISE expensive though’. And that is true, these
The CF Electric does produce some noise, trucks are relatively expensive, which
• Clean performance
partly for the sake of warning others in is why the Dutch government needs to
• Backwards compatible the vicinity, but the noise level is far below support the development of the vehicles
that of a diesel truck, according to Van and promote their use. Individual transport
Every truck deserves the best engine oil. Emmerik. “In addition, Rotterdam City companies won’t see a business case in
Council has signed the ‘Green Deal Zero the truck, but if it becomes even cleaner
Therefore, use the New DAF Oil Standard for
Emission City Logistics’ with the aim of and more efficient it won’t be long before
optimum performance of your truck. establishing a zero-emission zone in the the electric garbage truck starts to take
city centre by 2025, a hugely important over from the diesel. It’s really only a
project for Rotterdam. The council plans to matter of time.”

DRIVEN BY QUALITY
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“Greater availability in addition to lower costs” IDEAL TRUCK CHALLENGE
This is confirmed by Van den Dungen: “An XF is built to drive at Adjusting a vehicle to match the specific needs of a customer is
THE SECOND AND THIRD LIFE OF A DAF

THE SECOND AND THIRD LIFE OF A DAF

THE SECOND AND THIRD
least 1.6 million kilometres. So a vehicle with four or five hundred one of the most interesting challenges for a Used Truck dealer,
thousand on the clock has at least another two lives ahead of it. according to Marty van den Dungen. “They always pick from
We have a lot of big customers all over Europe who send back whatever they have available on site, which is generally not a

LIFE OF A DAF
trucks that were bought as new vehicles. Their specifications are problem given the range of trucks we have to offer. But sometimes
perfect; Super Space Cab, side skirts, park airco, LED lights… in the cab colours have to be changed to meet the customer’s
short, the ideal truck and one that we can sell anywhere in Europe. needs or the truck has to be equipped with extras like a PTO or a
These vehicles often continue their lives in operational lease and hydraulic unit. And sometimes the vehicle will have only one tank
are returned to us one more time after around three years. This when the customer really wants two. Whatever is required, we are
One life, two lives, or even more. DAF trucks means that we sell them twice, or three times actually: once new always up to the challenge.” He might not say it in so many words,
have in fact at least three lives, according to and twice as a used truck. The first time they come back they have but essentially the message is: what more could you want? “If
between 250,00 and 400,000 kilometres on the clock and then you need a truck tomorrow, there is only one route to go: a used
Marty van den Dungen, sales director Used around 700,000 when they return again after being on the road for vehicle. Or, more accurately, an almost new truck with a bit of
Trucks at DAF. “More and more dealers are another three years. At that stage a DAF hasn’t even reached the experience.”
now offering Used Trucks to their customers halfway point in its lifespan.”

in addition to new vehicles so that they can

provide them with tailor-made solutions.” DAF USED TRUCK CENTERS AZIZ UZUNKAYA:
DAF has a number of Used Truck centres in different countries “LITERALLY AS GOOD AS NEW”
By: Guus Peters
Marty van den Dungen, sales director Used Trucks at DAF. in Europe with hundreds of pre-owned DAFs on offer. The Aziz Uzunkaya started in 1997 as a transport operator with
“More and more dealers are now offering Used Trucks to centres are located in: one truck. Today he runs a fleet of 60 vehicles, 85% of which

A
their customers in addition to new vehicles so that they can
ctually, says Marty van den Dungen, ‘used’ is not even Germany Dieburg carry the DAF badge on their grill. His company UZUNKAYA
provide them with tailor-made solutions.”
a good word for a truck from the DAF Used Trucks France Lyon, Paris SPEDITION & TRANSPORTE has its headquarters in Prague
range. He prefers the term ‘almost new’. “Simply Hungary Budapest, Nyíregyháza and its business is primarily the transport of automotive parts.
because the quality is so good. We know the mainte- the customer is often prepared to wait another six months or so. Poland Warsaw The drivers at Aziz travel back and forth between Turkey,
nance record, we get the trucks back into tip-top shape and there is But when your workload increases you need two things: a truck Spain Madrid (under construction) Belgium and Denmark. Aziz recently added 29 used DAF
even a one-year guarantee available for a pre-owned DAF.” and a driver. While finding drivers is becoming a real challenge in Czech Republic Prague XF Super Space Cabs to the fleet. Why not new trucks?
Europe, we can at least look after the other side of the problem: the Internet: www.dafusedtrucks.com/ “Simple,” he says. “These trucks are literally as good as new,
Van den Dungen has been sales director of DAF Used Trucks since truck. Ideal in that case are our First Choice trucks, which are fully daf-used-trucklocator the operational costs are low and the service provided by
2016 and in those five years he has seen a dramatic increase in the serviced and ready for another few hundred thousand trouble-free DAF Used Trucks is excellent. I was able to finance 25 of
availability of trucks that have already clocked up a few kilometres. kilometres on the road. And in some cases those trucks are ready the trucks through PACCAR Financial.” He also deliberately
“We now take back more than 12,000 vehicles each year through to drive tomorrow .” chose the largest cab that DAF builds: the Super Space Cab.
a variety of channels – rental fleets, lease contracts and the DAF “My Turkish drivers are often away from home for weeks at a
Buy-Back residual value guarantee. To give you an indication of time,” he explains. “So they deserve the most spacious and
how things have changed: a few years ago that number was around GUARANTEE most comfortable cab on the market.”
3,500. We oversee the process of reintroducing vehicles to the “We have clear guidelines with regard to the optical and technical
market through the central organisation in Eindhoven, together with specifications that DAF used trucks have to meet in order to ensure
the organisations in the countries where we have a Dedicated Used that the second and third owner will be acquiring the kind of reliable
Trucks Sales centre.” truck they would expect from an organisation like DAF”, explains
Van den Dungen. “And we also have our First Choice guarantee,
of course, with which we can offer a full warranty for vehicles up to
USED TRUCK RETAIL CENTERS four years old with 500,000 kilometres on the clock. For trucks up
When we speak with Van den Dungen, an energetic 55-year-old to five years old and 600,000 kilometres we offer a year’s guarantee
Brabander with over thirty years’ experience at DAF, he has just on the driveline.” When you add in the Multi-Support maintenance
returned after opening a new DAF Used Truck Center in Hungary. contracts and the option of financing or leasing through PACCAR
Over the past few years DAF has invested heavily in its own sales Financial you can only come to one conclusion: the buyer runs no
centres for used trucks, which are now to be found in locations like risk whatsoever with a DAF Used Truck.
Lyon, Paris, Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, Nyíregyháza and Dieburg
in Germany. “We sell at least half of all used DAFs through our own
dealer network.”

READY TOMORROW
The quality of used trucks today is excellent, which makes them a
very attractive alternative to a new vehicle. “Naturally, a used truck
that is between one and three years young is less expensive than
a new one,” says Van den Dungen. “But the truck’s availability is
Aziz Uzunkaya: “My Turkish drivers are often away from home for weeks at a time. So they deserve the most spacious and most
also an important factor, as delivery times for new trucks have
comfortable cab on the market.”
been getting longer. If it’s simply a matter of acquiring a new truck,
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DAF INTRODUCES PACCAR CHARGING 200 CFS FOR COLOMBIA
STATIONS It is the largest order ever for DAF Trucks in South America: 200
NEWS

NEWS
trucks ordered by GRUPO PRODES. The vehicles are all three-axle
In order to offer its customers a comprehensive service, DAF has 6x4 tractors for the transportation of goods such as beer, soft
introduced a full series of high-quality PACCAR charging stations drinks and tropical fruit in inhospitable areas in Colombia.
for electric trucks and delivery vehicles.
GRUPO PRODES is one of the largest transport firms in the
The offer consists of a full programme of fixed charging stations country, with a fleet of around 1,500 trucks and 2,000 trailers. “Our
with a capacity ranging from 20 kW to 360 kW. To ensure maximum fleet contains different brands and types of chassis, so we have
flexibility, mobile chargers with a capacity of 24 kW to 40 kW are also lots of vehicles we can use for comparison. In terms of comfort, fuel
available. The 120 kW and 180 kW chargers are designed for rapid consumption, manoeuvrability and reliability, however, the CF really
charging and are therefore ideal for fleets that use electric vehicles is in a different class”, says Federico Medina, Directeur of Transport NEW TRUCKS BROUGHT TO LIFE
on multiple routes or in multiple shifts. The most powerful unit is the at GRUPO PRODES. “That’s why we increased our initial order of DIGITALLY
PACCAR 360 kW charging station that can fully recharge a vehicle in 150 trucks to 200.” Thanks to an amazing augmented reality app and an unparalleled
less than two hours or rapid charge two vehicles at the same time. ELECTRIC TRUCKS PILOT UNDERWAY virtual DAF Experience, DAF is now in a position to present the
Leyland Trucks is taking part in a project aimed at helping Demanding conditions new XF, XG and XG+ on computer screens and mobile devices.
transporters in the United Kingdom to make the switch to elec- In terms of appearance the DAF trucks will look much like the This represents a first in the truck industry.
tric trucks. 20 DAF LF Electric vehicles, as well as the required regular CFs, but ‘under the hood’ they are being prepared for a
charging infrastructure, will be fitted with data loggers to assist very difficult working life: GRUPO PRODES has ordered heavy- With a single swipe, the new XF,
the government’s Department for Transport in its efforts to duty chassis from DAF with an extra robust tandem for maximum XG and XG+ can be conjured up on
promote the use of fully electric trucks. traction, which will enable the vehicles to operate day in, day out the screen of a mobile telephone or
under the most demanding conditions. tablet in the interactive augmented
During the pilot project Leyland Trucks will be working together reality app New Generation DAF (free
with various end users in the public sector. The National Health to download from Google Play and
Service will be using 11 DAF LF Electric trucks for general Apple app stores). The truck can then
transport purposes across the UK. The remaining 9 vehicles be moved to any virtual location you
will be made available to various local authorities for the wish. To a parking lot, for example,
collection of recyclable waste and deliveries to schools. or even to your living room. Users of
the app can explore the vehicle both
inside and out in great detail – and
3 MILLION AXLES from every angle – from the comfort
Recently DAF Trucks Vlaanderen in Belgium produced its 3-millionth of their own armchair.
axle, a milestone that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the axle
factory in Westerlo. To ensure optimal performance and guarantee In addition to the New Generation DAF app, DAF is also introducing
the efficiency of its drivelines, DAF Trucks has been developing and the DAF Virtual Experience, which can be found on startthefuture.
building almost all of its own axles for much of its long history. In com. This offers shows, presentations, videos and a live chat.
1971 production was moved to a new factory in Westerlo, where Visitors can even sign up for a virtual drive in the new generation XG
DAF’s high-quality cabs are also manufactured. Every day over 600 and XG+. A visit to the DAF Museum is also possible and a range of
front and rear axles are produced in the factory on the A13 motorway DAF merchandise is available in the virtual webshop. The app has
between Liège and Antwerp. In addition to axles for trucks, DAF been nominated for the prestigious 'Digital Communication Awards'
Trucks Vlaanderen also produces several thousand axles each year international digital communication prize. Since 2011, this prize has
for bus and coach manufacturers, as well as for specialised vehicles. been awarded each year by the Quadriga University in Berlin to
These axles can be found all over the world, usually in combination exceptional online projects and campaigns from all around to world.
with DAF-built PACCAR engines.

20 YEARS OF PACCAR Active in 16 countries more than 55,000 trucks in its portfolio. DAF XF SCORES HAT-TRICK AS ‘FLEET TRUCK OF THE YEAR’
FINANCIAL EUROPE PFE is now active in no less than sixteen In addition to financing, PFE also facilitates For the third year in a row, the DAF XF has been named ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’ at the prestigious Motor
PACCAR Financial Europe is celebrating its countries in Europe and is responsible for the sale of used trucks for both DAF and Transport Awards in the UK. It is the first time in the history of the awards that a truck has scored a hat-trick.
20th birthday. Over the past two decades the financing of one in every three new DAF PFE at a growing number of DAF Used
the organisation has grown to become trucks. Over the years PFE has expanded Truck Centers throughout Europe. ‘DAF Trucks has introduced a number of important innovations to ensure that its best model retains the
the most important financing company in its package of services to include the number one ranking on the sales list,’ wrote the jury in its report. ‘The XF has more than proven its worth.”
Europe for customers and dealers wishing financing and administrative requirements
to acquire a DAF truck. of repairs & maintenance, insurance and “For transporters DAF is synonymous with reliability, efficiency and comfort,” says Laurence Drake,
road tax, to name but a few. Recently, the managing director of DAF Trucks UK . “This amazing hat-trick is further proof of the quality and first-
A team of 375 professional and passionate organisation also successfully launched its class performance of the XF. In combination with our excellent dealer and service organisation, the XF
employees furnishes DAF customers cross-border financing service. forms a terrific business proposition.”
with cutting edge financial products
and services created specifically for the Today PACCAR Financial Services Europe,
From left to right – Alexander Armstrong (host during the MT Awards), Laurence Drake (Managing Director DAF UK)
transport sector. of which PacLease is a subsidiary, has
and Steve Hobson (Motor Transport magazine).
 NEW GENERATION DAF

Number One
in every aspect

The New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ set a new standard in efficiency,
safety and driver comfort. That is why they have been awarded
‘International Truck of the Year 2022’.

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are the Number One in every aspect.

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