DAF has always been known for its clever transport solutions. All our sophisticated solutions have one thing in common, that they serve a clear purpose – they are of value to the customer! In 1934, Hub van Doorne and the Dutch lieutenant Mr van der Trappen, jointly developed the so-called ‘Trado conversion set’, which enabled a normal two-axle truck to …
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DAF has always been known for its clever transport solutions. All our sophisticated solutions have one thing in common, that they serve a clear purpose – they are of value to the customer! At the beginning of the thirties, the so-called swing axle was first used. It consisted of two short axles mounted next to each other in transverse direction. …
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DAF has always been known for its clever transport solutions. All our sophisticated solutions have one thing in common, that they serve a clear purpose – they are of value to the customer! Did you know, the first DAF patent was applied for in 1931, and it concerned a semi-trailer coupling that enabled the semi-trailer’s support legs to be lifted …
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On 1 April, 1928, DAF’s founder, Hub van Doorne, established a small engineering business in Eindhoven, The Netherlands called ‘Hub van Doorne, Machinefabriek en Reparatie-inrichting’ (the Hub van Doorne Engineering Works and Repair Shop). Together with his brother Wim he laid the foundations of DAF as a leading truck manufacturer. After Hub van Doorne proved to be the only one …
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In 1949, DAF manufactured their first truck, which was one of three prototypes. The production of commercial vehicles followed with the introduction of three models; the 3 tonne (A-30), 5 tonne (A-50) and 6 tonne (A-60). With the evolution of production from trailers to commercial vehicles, DAF was renamed DAF Automobielfabriek N.V. (DAF Automobile Factory), employing 184 staff and producing …
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In 1950, DAF’s rapid growth resulted in the establishment of a larger production facility (9,000m2) on the current Eindhoven site. DAF incorporated a one tonne A-10 van to their range and later the A-107, a pick up truck developed for export purposes. Specialised chassis’ to accommodate tipper bodies were introduced, as were a complete range of military vehicles. The Dutch …
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PACCAR Australia announced it recently delivered its 4,000th DAF vehicle, having first imported DAFs to this country in 1998 following parent company PACCAR Inc taking global ownership of DAF in 1996. “We continue to gain market acceptance and it’s showing. Our numbers are increasing and our market share is growing, as we bring new products to market that meet and …
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DAF XF, CF and LF Trucks Powered by PACCAR Engines for the Brazilian Market PACCAR held an opening ceremony today to launch its new DAF assembly plant in Brasil. The ceremony, led by Mark Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive officer, and Parana Governor, Beto Richa, was attended by state and local officials, DAF Brasil dealers, suppliers, transport companies and …
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PACCAR Australia has been honoured in the prestigious Recommended Employer category of The Australian Business Awards 2013. Mike Dozier, Managing Director of PACCAR Australia says the award provides important recognition of PACCAR Australia’s on-going devotion to its staff and their development. “This is a tremendous acknowledgement. It’s extremely gratifying for our organisation to be regarded as one of the best employers …
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