DAF Trucks

DAF Trucks N.V. is renowned for manufacturing medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, primarily designed for the rigorous European logistics market. Their flagship heavy-duty models, such as the XF, XG, and XG+, are specifically engineered for long-haul transportation and heavy freight. They also produce the popular CF and LF series for regional and urban distribution.

DAF Trucks has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American corporation PACCAR since 1996. PACCAR, which also owns Peterbilt and Kenworth, integrates DAF's European engineering into its global portfolio of commercial vehicles. Despite the American ownership, DAF remains headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, maintaining its strong European identity.

Yes, DAF has entered the electric vehicle market with the launch of the LF Electric and CF Electric truck models, designed for zero-emission city distribution and regional transport. These battery-electric trucks are part of DAF's strategy to meet stringent European CO2 emission regulations. The company continues to invest heavily in battery technology and electric drivetrain development.

Yes, DAF utilizes engines produced by PACCAR, most notably the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 diesel engines. These engines are manufactured at the PACCAR engine facility in Eindhoven and are praised for their high torque, fuel efficiency, and reliability. They are also used in other PACCAR brands, though they are heavily optimized for DAF's European aerodynamic cabs.