A very Good Friday for Sligo Haulage

09/04/2026

Good Friday in 2026 was a special day for Sligo Haulage, as they received four brand new fully equipped DAF XG 530 6X2 tractor units.

To make the day even more momentous, this handover marked 20 years since Managing Director, Stephen Mullen, collected the first DAF to enter the fleet on Good Friday in 2006.

Sligo Haulage & Distribution is a transportation, distribution and secure warehousing company based in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, offering a variety of transport services from next day delivery to specially arranged out of hours deliveries.

These four units will be a welcome addition to the fleet, ensuring efficient transportation across the country.

Vehicle Specification: 4 new NGD XG 530 6x2 tractor units; NGD XG cab; Exclusive pack with fixed super air driver’s seat; Exclusive NGD interior; NGD LED sky lights; Laminated windshield double layer safety glass; Exclusive interior LED lighting; Cab air suspension; Exclusive touch screen DAF infotainment media system, subwoofer and full apps store connectivity; DAF Paccar Connect; Wireless charging pad; Translucent external sun visor; Leather steering wheel; 3.8 kW night heater; Full air conditioning system; Main switch on chassis; Alcoa aluminum wheels; MX engine brake; Michelin tyres; Full LED daytime running lights; LED integrated bumper mounted fog lights; Colour coded bumper, stepwells & mirror covers; Co-driver cinema seat with table; NGD multifunction steering wheel; NGD DAF bed & extra comfort mattress; Upper bunk comfort bed; Eco mode manoeuvring mode functionality; Cruise control, forward collision warning, advanced emergency braking system, reverse warning; Refrigerator & under bunk storage; DAF corner view safety system; MX-13 engine 530 hp; 12-speed TraXon automated gearbox; Electric glass roof skylight; Full wind kit with roof spoiler and side collars; 905 litre fuel capacity; Rear axle air suspension; Front axle air suspension; 385/65 R22.5 tyres rear axle; 315/80 R22.5 tyres mid lift axle; 315/80 R22.5 tyres front axle; Single roof air horns; Anderson plug; Extra long colour coded catwalk; Factory black chassis; Rear LED tail lighting; Additional cab insulation; City safety package; 3 year factory warranty.

Additional Work Carried Out: Paint work and livery carried out by Steen Commercials; Additional lighting & headboards supplied by DAF TRP.