At the presentation of the prestigious 'Motor Transport Awards
2012' in London, the DAF CF85 has been awarded 'Fleet Truck of the
Year' for a record-breaking 11th time. The 'Motor Transport Awards'
are the UK's premier transport industry awards, organised by the
trade magazine Motor Transport.
"The CF85 offers excellent cost of ownership, fuel economy and
driver acceptance. DAF offers the best all round package for the
fleet operator, with top customer service and market-leading after
sales service", were the conclusions of operators after comparing
all the leading truck manufacturers. The DAF CF's performance in
the Motor Transport Awards is unmatched - 11 wins of the coveted
'Fleet Truck of the Year' title since 1994.
Ray Ashworth, managing director of DAF Trucks UK, received the
trophy in front of 1,500 leading representatives from the transport
industry at a presentation dinner in London on Wednesday June 13.
"This is a great accolade for the CF85 and for everybody in our
sales and service dealer network", said Ray Ashworth. "This
recognition is so valuable because it is awarded by the users
themselves, being demanding fleet operators."
"To go on winning this Award during some of the most challenging
years the UK transport industry has ever experienced underlines the
key principles of our truck range - maximum reliability, highest
driver comfort, together with the outstanding in-service support
provided by our nationwide network of dedicated dealers", said
Ashworth.
"Obviously, it also comes down to highest efficiency. The CF has
always been regarded as one of the most fuel efficient trucks on
the market and with the latest ATe (Advanced Transport Efficiency)
technologies, again significant savings can be realized, important
in times when fuel prices have risen to record levels."
The award winning CF85 is available in Australia in various
rigid and prime mover configurations. Adapted to cope with the
extreme conditions of the Australian environment, the CF85's smooth
12.9 litre PACCAR MX Euro 5 engine is fitted with an advanced
cooling package rated to a minimum 45° Celsius ambient
temperature capability.
DAF Trucks Australia, a division of PACCAR Australia Pty
Ltd, distributes a complete range of medium and heavy-duty trucks
throughout Australia. PACCAR Inc, a Six Sigma company, is a global
technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support
of high-quality light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks under the
Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and
manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services
and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to
its principal business.
For further information:
Andrew Mills
DAF Brand Specialist
PACCAR Australia
Tel: (03) 9721 1500