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 set out in the DAF Dealer Standards, encouraging clean and tidy premises, with lighting that enables security and safety. One person is designated responsible for the safety of technicians working on battery electric vehicles (BEV). The DAF Dealer Standards include the standard that all staff facilities have to be clean and well-maintained and that dealers should have a training room for staff, with internet, as well as a professionally designed retention program. Overall it is encouraged to create a workplace supporting the social, psychological and physical well-being of staff.
Supplier working conditions
As part of our aim to achieve ethical and sustainable business practices, DAF expects its suppliers to give priority to good working conditions.We expect suppliers to use the highest ethical business standards in conducting all aspects of their operations. This means 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.
Training drivers & dealer employees
The DAF Academy collaborates with partners across Europe to provide both online and inperson training for DAF dealers, both commercial and technical employees, and drivers. These training programs emphasize road safety and fuel-efficient driving techniques, which help minimize environmental impact. In addition to training drivers, the DAF Academy supports salespeople in configuring trucks to be more environmentally friendly and focusing on optimizing driver ergonomics.
Moreover, we train vehicle handover specialists at dealerships to effectively introduce new trucks to drivers, highlighting the vehicle’s features to optimally benefit from these.
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