DAF Transport Efficiency
Maximising earnings per kilometre
In the transport industry, earnings per kilometre is the key metric for a successful business. DAF Transport Efficiency (DTE) is the guiding philosophy we have developed to help our customers optimise this. It is the lens through which we design vehicles, build services, train our people and support our customers.
DTE consists of three interrelated elements: Uptime, Efficiency, and Driver Comfort.
Together they form the promise we make to our customers.
Uptime
Keeping every truck earning
- Keep vehicles moving with Remote Updates
- Shorten maintenance time with PreDiagnostics
- Avoid unexpected breakdowns with Smart Service Alerts
DAF Uptime Services is our integrated approach to keeping customers’ vehicles moving, ensuring a fundamentally more resilient and predictable business. At the heart of this approach is TruckIQ, DAF’s connected services platform that brings together our key services to maximise vehicle uptime and minimise unexpected downtime.
We study vehicle data and update software when needed using Remote Updates. With PreDiagnostics, we ensure the right technicians and materials are in place to ‘pitstop’ regular maintenance, reducing service time. And with Smart Service Alerts we identify potential issues early and schedule service quickly to help avoid unexpected downtime.
Efficiency
Delivering optimal performance for your business
- Fuel and energy optimisation
- Diesel and electric solutions
- Lower operating costs and reduced CO2
We combine technological expertise and transport experience to develop award-winning trucks that maximise performance and efficiency, minimising operating costs for both diesel and electric drivelines. Through continuous innovation, we optimise fuel and energy use. While supporting today’s diesel needs with solutions that reduce CO2. And we are building the technical foundation for advanced electric powertrains, helping customers transition confidently to zero-emission transport.
Driver comfort
Empowering driver excellence
- Intuitive and easy to use controls
- Advanced safety systems that protect and assist
- Working conditions that drive productivity and retention
Our world-beating cabs are designed to optimise driver comfort and safety. Advanced systems protect and assist drivers while being intuitive and easy to use. Regular feedback from DAF driver forums helps to further improve their experience. We also provide driver training in road safety and fuel efficiency. This helps companies invest in their people and boosts driver loyalty and retention. It also ensures smarter driving, increases productivity and saves on downtime by reducing accidents. Just some examples of how everything we do contributes to DAF Transport Efficiency and our goal of maximising earnings per kilometre.
