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DAF TRUCKS
DAF Trucks N.V. strengthened its position as one of Europe’s leading commercial vehicle
manufacturers in 2009, increasing its market share in the over-15-tonne segment to a
record 14.8% and reinforcing its industry quality leadership.
In the highly competitive European truck market DAF garnered several awards in 2009 that reinforce its
industry-leading reputation for product quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. DAF’s flagship XF105 was
voted “Best Truck Ever” by the leading British trade magazine Truck and Driver. The CF85 was awarded “Fleet
Truck of the Year” for the second consecutive year at the Motor Transport Awards in London — the ninth time
that the DAF CF has won this accolade.
DAF also earned “Best Engine Producer of the Year 2009” honors at Bus World Asia in Shanghai as a result
of the reliability, durability and performance of the PACCAR 9.2- and 12.9-liter engines. This is the third
consecutive year PACCAR engines have received this honor.
The light-duty LF series with its modern and spacious cab, low unladen weight and tight turning radius is the
perfect choice for intra-city distribution applications. Driver
comfort is enhanced through the ease of cab entry and exit
and the road-handling performance of a passenger car. The
2009 LF Series features a new interior that ensures a premium
level of driver comfort while powertrain enhancements
improve operating efficiencies.
DAF Telematics — the state-of-the-art data communication
system that enables operators to further optimize fuel management and business processes — became available
in ten more European countries, allowing long-distance haulers to improve performance along their entire route.
The “DAF Experience 2009” enabled thousands of visitors to tour DAF’s modern production facilities and
new engine test center. Visitors experienced the PACCAR Technology Center, which is an interactive showplace
highlighting modern production technologies and DAF’s range of premium trucks and services, including
PACCAR Financial and PACCAR Parts.
The PACCAR Production System (PPS) integration enhanced DAF’s manufacturing efficiency and product
quality. The 50-PPM (Parts Per Million) Initiative introduced in all PACCAR manufacturing plants set a new
standard for supplier operational excellence. DAF was the first manufacturer to offer Enhanced Environmentally
friendly Vehicles (EEV) in its entire product range. In 2009, DAF became the first company that Lloyd’s Register
verified and officially qualified as “Zero Waste to Landfill.” The DAF engine design team was instrumental in the
2010 launch of the PACCAR MX engine in North America.
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DAF’s CF series has won “Fleet Truck of the Year” honors an unprecedented nine times. The
CF has proven its value in a myriad of applications, offering customers superior product
quality, ergonomics, comfort and operating efficiency.