ATA and PACCAR Unveil Innovative Industry Vehicle

A game-changing industry resource was unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show, the product of a strong collaboration between PACCAR Australia, its Dealer Network and the Australian Trucking Association. The first of its kind in Australia, the custom-built vehicle is a multi-purpose resource that will connect, educate, support, and promote the trucking industry. The flexible-use vehicle is available for organisations and …

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DAF Trucks Partner with Heart of Australia

Regional, rural and remote Queensland mobile cardiology service Heart of Australia (HOA) is expanding its fleet with a new DAF XF 530 prime mover. HOA delivers medical services in regional Queensland, including Dalby, Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe, St George, Charleville, Roma, Emerald, Barcaldine, Longreach, Hughenden, Charters Towers, Moranbah, Cloncurry, Blackall and Quilpie. PACCAR Australia has proudly supported the Heart of Australia since …

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Brown and Hurley Kenworth DAF Darra Named as DAF Dealer of the Year 2020

Brown and Hurley in Darra has been named the 2020 DAF Dealer of the Year. This is the fifth time Brown and Hurley Kenworth DAF Darra have been awarded the accolade since its introduction in 2002. The DAF Dealer of the Year award acknowledges the dealer’s performance across all areas of their DAF business, and recognises excellence in truck sales, …

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DAF Trucks Sustainability

On the road to even cleaner road transport. In the past years, significant progress has been made with regard to the impact of our trucks on the environment. Our current trucks are over 20% more efficient than the trucks we were making 20 years ago and emit 20% less CO2. This significant CO2 reduction has been achieved in parallel with …

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DAF LF Electric for ‘Zero Emission’ Urban Distribution

DAF Trucks introduces the LF Electric, a 19 tonne fully electric distribution truck for urban applications. The state-of-the-art vehicle offers a range of up to 280 kilometres. DAF is leading the way in electric powertrains for commercial vehicles. DAF was the first European truck manufacturer to commercialise a full electric prime mover: the CF Electric (GCW up to 37 tonnes), …

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PACCAR and Aurora Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Autonomous Trucks

January 19, 2021, Bellevue, Washington – PACCAR and Aurora have signed a global, strategic agreement to develop, test and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. This collaboration will integrate PACCAR’s autonomous vehicle platform with the Aurora Driver to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of PACCAR’s customers. In the strategic partnership, PACCAR provides autonomous-enabled vehicles with industry-leading quality, durability and …

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1,300 DAF XF 480 Super Space Cabs for Primafrio Group

Based on excellent in-service reliability and fuel efficiency, leading Spanish transport company Primafrio Group has once again placed a major order with DAF Trucks for 1,300 XF 480 Super Space Cab trucks. The fleet order will be handed over according to a delivery schedule that will run to the end of 2023. The first batch of 400 trucks has just …

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Leyland Trucks Builds the 200,000th DAF LF Truck

Leyland Trucks celebrates the production of its 200,000th DAF LF chassis. The significant milestone was reached by the world-class facility in the United Kingdom which produces all DAF LF trucks, as well as DAF CF and XF commercial vehicles for Australia. The celebrated truck, an LF City 170 7.5-tonne rigid, is being delivered to the British transport operator EVTS from …

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PACCAR Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Engine Manufacturing in North America

December 1, 2020, Bellevue, Washington – PACCAR recognizes its Columbus, Mississippi engine factory for 10 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong commitment to its community. “PACCAR is very proud of the Columbus, Mississippi engine factory’s achievements in the first 10 years,” said Preston Feight, PACCAR chief executive officer.  “Our excellent employees and the plant’s advanced manufacturing capabilities have created …

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PACCAR Australia Set Again to Increase Production

Despite what has universally been acknowledged as a very unusual year, marred by significant negative health and economic impact, PACCAR Australia is again increasing truck production over the coming months. To support the increase and in a further boost to the local community, PACCAR Australia will expand its workforce, with recruitment currently underway for the factory and related departments at …

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