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Laurence Drake has been appointed Managing Director of DAF Trucks Ltd, succeeding Robin Easton who is promoted to the role of Assistant General Manager Operations for PACCAR Financial Corporation. Russell Patmore succeeds Laurence Drake in his current position of Truck Sales Director. All appointments are effective from 1st September. Laurence Drake, 44, has enjoyed a long and successful career-to-date with DAF Trucks and PACCAR Financial, undertaking a wide range of management positions in Sales, Credit, Operations and Business Planning, with his most recent role as UK Sales Director. Russell Patmore, 51, has been a ‘DAF man’ for 29 years, joining the company...

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Nigel Hunt (above) will be succeeded by Gareth Halliwell (below) as Retail Sales Director. Long-serving and highly-regarded Retail Sales Director, Nigel Hunt, is to retire from DAF Trucks after 36-years committed service with the UK market leader. Hunt, 61, is succeeded by Gareth Halliwell, himself a committed ‘DAF man’ having enjoyed steady management progression over 12-years, and promoted from Regional Sales Manager for the South West. Further new senior director moves at the company’s Haddenham head-office see James Stewart promoted to the role of Fleet Sales Director, replacing Ian Grant, who is appointed Fleet Aftersales Director. Both James and Ian also boast...

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DAF Genuine Parts feature a quality guarantee and UK-wide warranty Largest UK dealer network and industry leading parts availability Complete Hub kit underlines DAF’s commitment to continued customer support When you need to replace a part on your truck, you have a decision to make! You either buy a genuine part direct from your DAF Dealer, or a generic part from an alternative parts supplier. Cost is a big factor, but how that cost is calculated is all important when deciding which part to buy. A short-term view might not take into consideration some very important facts, and therefore could end up...

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Stoke-on-Trent owner-driver takes new DAF CF 450 FAD Mixer Dedicated mixer chassis equipped with 8.0 cubic metre Putzmeister drum Operator selects optional manual 16-speed gearbox Owner-operator ‘cements’ wedding day with DAF Mixer After six years of successful operation with used DAF multi-axle vehicles, owner-driver Gareth A. Leese has taken delivery of his first new DAF CF 450 FAD Mixer 8x4. Supplied by DAF Dealer Imperial Commercials, the lightweight CF eight-wheel mixer chassis is equipped with a Putzmeister 8.0 cubic metre capacity drum and equipment, although Leese ordinarily carries 7.5 cubic metres to enable a comfortable weight tolerance; even with the...

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*- Range of multi-axle rigid and tractors on display from the market-leader* *- High-profile customer vehicles all supplied by DAF Dealer, Evans Halshaw* *- Increasingly popular ‘FAX’ 8x2 configuration offers impressive manoeuvrability* *- Popular FAD Construction 8x4 tipper forms backbone of DAF 32-tonne tipper range* DAF Trucks is showing three multi-axle variants from its XF and CF ranges at this year’s Tip-ex Tank-ex show in Harrogate. The three trucks, all on loan from local, high-profile operators cover rigid and tractor variants with a broad range of engine / driveline configurations covering principal construction market sectors. The 2019 show also sees market-leader DAF Trucks move its...

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*Turners (Soham) Ltd. takes delivery of 800th DAF ‘FTP’ 6x2 mid-lift tractor* *East Anglian haulier the world’s largest FTP customer* *Latest DAF XF joins 1800-strong fleet* *“Our continuous investment in DAF products shows our allegiance to the brand and our commitment to keep our fleet in premium condition.” Tim King, Turners (Soham)* Cambridgeshire-based haulage firm Turners (Soham) Ltd. has taken delivery of its 800th lightweight ‘FTP’ 6x2 mid-lift tractor from DAF Trucks. The latest XF 450 FTP meets the requirements of the highly flexible, fast growing East of England-based business specialising in temperature control, tanker operations, storage, warehousing and container...

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*Online fleet management tool standard on all new UK DAF vehicles * *Three years access to all critical fleet and vehicle information * *User friendly DAF Connect portal puts operators in control * *Fuel reports, Eco Score Card, Fuel Level Deviation and more * DAF Connect, the online fleet management system from DAF Trucks is now being provided as standard on all new DAF vehicles sold in the UK. Equipment includes factory-fitted DAF Connect hardware, plus three years data access via the DAF Connect portal.   The web-based DAF Connect platform is designed to increase vehicle availability, reduce operational costs, improve logistics and maximise efficiency, with a secure, online customer portal providing easy access to critical business and vehicle information. At its centre the DAF Connect customer portal provides an easy-to-use dashboard affording a clear, unambiguous overview of...

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*New model types include 8x4 ‘tridem’ configuration for CF and XF* *New XF with 8x2 ‘FAX’ set-up; new XF in popular 8x4 ‘FAD’ configuration* *New 10-tonne front axle and new 7.5-tonne non-steered trailing axle* DAF Trucks is expanding its model line-up to include a number of new axle configurations, including an 8x4 ‘tridem’ rigid with double-drive tandem and steered trailing rear axle. The UK market leader is also introducing a 10-tonne front axle, and a completely new 7.5-tonne non-steered trailing axle. The new developments underline DAF Trucks’ commitment to expanding its presence in vocational applications in the UK such as construction...

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*- Largest ever DAF vehicle display at the NEC across two show stands* *- Zero-emission CF Electric innovation vehicle takes centre-stage* *- Full range of vocational vehicles to cover wide range of sectors* *- Exciting customer support portfolio includes DAF Connect and DAF Fleet Services* *- New driver training voucher scheme available to all CF and XF retail customers* *- Briefing sessions in DAF Showtrekker* DAF Trucks is attending the CV Show with its largest ever vehicle display at the NEC covering its full range of new LF, CF and XF chassis across two exhibition areas. Exciting aftersales initiatives also form a significant part of DAF...

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In order to further enhance suitability for the specific requirements of operators in the construction sector, DAF Trucks is expanding its range to include a number of new vehicle configurations, including an 8x4 ‘tridem’ rigid with double-drive tandem and steered trailing rear axle. DAF is also introducing a 10-tonne front axle, and a completely new 7.5-tonne non-steered trailing axle. The new developments underline DAF's ambition to expand its presence in vocational segment — particularly in the construction sector. *Range of axles expanded* *New 10-tonne front axle* - Avoids overloading with diminishing loads - For use with heavy cranes directly behind the cab *New 7.5-tonne non-steered...

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