Care for driver, dealer employees and suppliers
Driver ergonomics and comfort
DAF Trucks prioritizes driver ergonomics and comfort in its New Generation models, ensuring an exceptional driving experience. The vehicle design features spacious cabins with large windows and low window belt lines, enhancing visibility and safety. The optimized driveline operates at lower engine revolutions, resulting in highest fuel efficiency, reduced noise levels and a superior ride, reducing fatigue during long hauls.
The PACCAR Connect platform enhances comfort by allowing for connected truck navigation, enabling drivers to receive route updates directly to their screens. Last and first mile routing options contribute to overall efficiency and convenience. Additionally, the DAF Drowsiness Detection system monitors driver alertness and issues timely reminders for breaks, promoting safety and well-being.
Dealer working conditions
Care for the dealers’ employees is embedded in the DAF Dealer Standards, which promote a clean, tidy and well-lit premises to ensure both security and safety. Each dealer must also appoint a designated safety officer responsible for the safety of technicians working on battery electric vehicles (BEV). The DAF Dealer Standards include the standard that all staff facilities must be clean and wellmaintained and dealers should have a training room for staff with internet. Dealers are also required to have implemented a professionally designed retention program to engage, recognize and retain their staff. Overall, the DAF Dealer Standards aim to create a workplace supporting the social, psychological and physical well-being of staff.
Supplier working conditions
As part of our commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices, DAF expects its suppliers to prioritize good working conditions and uphold the highest ethical business standards in conducting every aspects of their operations. This means that suppliers are expected to:
- Refrain from any form of discrimination within their company or with regard to their subcontractors;
- Ensure the safety of their personnel and third parties;
- Only engage employees in line with applicable laws and regulations;
- Refrain from using child labor or any other form of forced or compulsory labor in accordance with the International Labor Organization’s standards.
DAF works with its suppliers to address ESG topics that are relevant to the supply chain. This is done through ongoing dialogue, sustainability questionnaires, and the Supplier Performance Management Program. DAF’s expectations on labor and other people ‑related matters are set out in the Supplier Code of Conduct. This supports transparency and a shared understanding of expectations, suppliers are expected to adhere to these standards.
Training drivers & dealer employees
The DAF Academy collaborates with partners across Europe to offer a wide range of online and in-person training for DAF dealer employees - both commercial and technical - and drivers. These training programs emphasize road safety and fuel-efficient driving techniques, helping to reduce environmental impact and improve vehicle performance.
Beyond driver training, the DAF Academy supports sales teams in configuring trucks that are more environmentally friendly and focusing on optimizing driver ergonomics. Additionally, vehicle handover specialists at dealerships receive dedicated training to ensure that drivers are thoroughly introduced to their new trucks and can make the most of all the vehicle’s features
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