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CONTENTS NEWS
Regulars
Features
4-8 News Roundup
10-11 Truckfest review
12-15 Operator experience
16-19 Driving classic DAFs
All the latest news from DAF and the road transport industry
The story behind the expansion of the Pollock (Scotrans) truck fleet
Peterborough didn’t disappoint as a whole host of vehicles headed to Truckfest 2018
Welcome to
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A meeting of old and new in Scotland as Artsimply Editor: Leo Gehlcken To access bonus content on this page follow the easy 1-2-3 steps: we go back-to back in two iconic vehicles Telephone: 01257 231521 Email: design@cvdriver.com
A review of the 2018 DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge
technology to determine your exact position and adapts the vehicle to those driving conditions. Simple to use, but there are a number of tips that can help it become even more effective. For example, when in very hilly terrain, trim back your PCC without completely switching it off. This setup will help with productivity without compromising totally on fuel There are some people who think savings. that the world is changing too To achieve this setting in the quickly and hanker after the good New CF and New XF, simply old days, when life was so much bring up the speed menu in the simpler. In truck terms, a number DIP using the middle switch of fortunate people – including on the right hand side of the me – were given the opportunity steering wheel. Make sure to experience this phenomenon you keep your thumb or finger by driving the DAF 3300 in pressed down, otherwise the Scotland. There were none of menu will disappear after a the creature comforts or assist couple of seconds. systems that are found in the By pressing the middle switch current DAF Trucks lineup – no, again, it will allow you to toggle this was simple manual gearbox through the speed functions. The driving where air-con meant optional PCC – if it is specified – winding down the window and will be the third feature shown in driver assist meant checking your the menu. When PCC is boxed in mirrors more regularly. Much fun red you can then limit the speed was had by all, but the majority of reduction by using either of the drivers appreciated the advances down arrows on the outside that have been made by DAF switches. Trucks to make driving – and To trim back in the earlier CF working – much more enjoyable and XF models, simply use the and straightforward. rocker switch mounted on the One of the technologies that dashboard. Finally, remember has come to be appreciated to return back to maximise is Predictive Cruise Control the speed reduction when the (PCC) – which uses GPS terrain levels out. By following
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The full story behind the DAF 3300 vs New XF event in Scotland through the eyes of Mandy
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