DAF Trucks N.V.
DAF Trucks N.V.
Organisation Introduction
DAF Trucks N.V. is a leading European commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. As part of PACCAR Inc, DAF develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. With a rich history spanning over 90 years, DAF is renowned for its innovative approach to transport efficiency, driver comfort, and sustainability. The company operates production facilities in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, and serves customers across all continents. DAF is committed to pioneering cleaner, safer, and more efficient transport solutions, investing significantly in zero-emission technologies, connectivity, and autonomous driving capabilities to shape the future of road transport.
Why BELOGIC?
DAF Trucks participates in the BELOGIC project because it directly aligns with our strategic commitment to advancing sustainable and intelligent transport solutions. As a manufacturer at the forefront of commercial vehicle innovation, DAF recognizes the importance of collaborative research to accelerate the development and validation of next-generation logistics technologies. The BELOGIC project offers a unique opportunity to integrate and test novel concepts in real-world operational environments using our vehicles, ensuring that research outcomes are grounded in practical applicability. Through participation, DAF acquires further early insights into emerging technologies and methodologies that will inform our future vehicle development roadmap. By engaging with a diverse consortium of academic, industrial, and technology partners, DAF further strengthens its innovation ecosystem and ensures that the requirements of commercial vehicle operators are represented from the earliest stages of research. Ultimately, BELOGIC supports DAF’s ambition to deliver trucks that are smarter, more efficient, and better integrated into the logistics systems of tomorrow.
Involvement in BELOGIC?
Within the BELOGIC project, DAF will provide trucks to serve as test platforms for validating the project’s technological developments in real-world conditions. In addition, DAF will contribute its expertise in vehicle systems and operational requirements to ensure that project outcomes are compatible with commercial vehicle standards. Additionally, DAF will integrate relevant vehicle requirements derived from the project’s findings into its future development activities, bridging the gap between research innovation and series production implementation.
“Through BELOGIC, DAF Trucks connects cutting-edge European research with the practical realities of commercial transport, ensuring that tomorrow’s innovations are built on a foundation of real-world vehicle performance and operator needs.”
