Becoming something of an online celebrity to truck aficionados, the 2024 winning tanker, CF24 ATV, edged fierce competition by being a wonderful ambassador for all that is important in fuel distribution.
Safe, efficient, optimally equipped and fuelled by renewable diesel, CF24 ATV delivers an outstanding service to domestic, industrial, agricultural, retail and marine customers, as well as to driver Dave Mould and fuel distributor and tanker owner, Estuary Oils.
Estuary Oils is proud to operate a strict 3-year vehicle replacement program that ensures the distributor’s eye-catching fleet is always at the pinnacle of safety, efficiency, technology, and branding.
The company’s Business Strategy Manager, Kevin Harford, tells us a little more about this “one of a kind” tanker.
“Lovingly driven by our very own Dave Mould, CF24 ATV will deliver approx. 130 million litres in the 3 years that she is in service with us.”
“Safety is at the forefront of everything that we do, and this build of the DAF XD 410 is the ‘next generation’ in vehicle and pedestrian safety”, Kevin shares proudly.
Safety features
• DAF Digital All Round Vision – cameras mounted in the foldable arms to give full all-round visibility
• Corner View Cameras – kerb and front view mirrors
• Vision Dashboard – drops away steeply to give the driver a better view of the front of the tanker
• Low belt lines and larger windscreen – giving better all-round visibility and peripheral vision
• Maximum 5-star rating in the London Direct Vision Standard
• Smart Auto Forward collision warning – alerting the driver with a visual and sound warning, urging them to take action to prevent a collision
“We have included all the systems we can to keep the driver, and other road users, as safe as possible,” Kevins explains. “We have an excellent safety record, and we want to keep it that way!”
Efficiency
The CF24 ATV build includes many innovations that deliver unequalled efficiency – a key consideration in a market where margins are increasingly squeezed.
• The PACCAR MX-11 engine delivers up to 150 Nm more torque in top gear downspeeding, with maximum torque available from just 900 rpm. Operating the engine at lower rpm, while maintaining high levels of torque and performance, improves fuel efficiency, reduces emissions, and minimises engine wear.
• It delivers up to 20% more braking power and at lower revs – resulting in a braking torque curve that’s flat from 1,100 to 2,100 rpm.
• It enjoys the lowest possible fuel consumption, thanks to the unique exhaust-over-chassis construction. This helps minimise heat loss from engine exhaust gasses on their way to the Engine Aftertreatment System (EAS) where high exhaust gas temperatures guarantee optimal efficiency.
• It has third-generation Predictive Cruise Control along with new EcoRoll functionalities that allow up to 93 km/h at the end of a descent. Optimised EcoRoll prevents unnecessary braking and resulting energy losses.
“In line with our company Carbon Reduction Policy, CF24 ATV is 100% fuelled with renewable diesel; reducing its operational CO2 emissions by up to 90%, particulates by up to 85% and NOx by up to 30%.”
The build
CF24 ATV was made by Road Tankers Northern and has a 5 pot, bottom loaded, 20,000 litre barrel with Gardner Denver metering fitted. The pot configuration is 5000, 2500, 5000, 2500, 5000.
CF24 ATV is a DAF XD 410 6X2w chassis; 410 BHP, rear Steer 12 speed automatic gear box with Alcoa super bright alloy wheels, super singles front and back with leather seats and steering wheel.
“Importantly, she is fitted with the latest onboard truck computing hardware, supplied and managed by Dreamtec,” Kevin notes. “This offers full CODAS integration and accountability, security and traceability for our customers.”
Not just a highly specified tanker, CF24 ATV is also one of a kind as Kevin explains: “Extras fitted to our specific build include an integrated fridge, air horns, blue under glow lighting and a top lighting bar.”
Quite the head turner, this year’s winning entry has even featured on the DAF Trucks website and social media platform.
Could you take the title of Tanker of the Year 2025?
ongratulations to all those involved with the 2024 winner of our Tanker of the Year award – the CF24 ATD, built by Road Tankers Northern for Estuary Oils. Fuel Oil News now looks forward to receiving your entries for the 2025 Tanker of the Year award.
Entries are already open, and will be accepted until 31st December 2025, giving you plenty of opportunity to enter a new tanker which you believe offers a standout extra to your business, customers or community.
Please send details of the tanker – the manufacturer, specification and the way in which it adds value to your fleet, business and customers – along with a photograph to claudia@fuelollnews,co.uk, and we could be adding your company’s name to the 23 winners below.
All our winners from 2003-2024
Tincknell Fuels (Magyar)
Heltor (Tasca Tankers)
Cambria (Road Tankers Northern)
Kelly Fuels (Central Welding)
Cooke Fuels (Road Tankers Northern)
EMO Oils (Central Welding)
Consols Oils (Maidment)
WCF Fuels (Road Tankers Northern)
BWOC (Feldbinder)
Stevenage Oils (Lakeland)
Craggs Energy (Tasca Tankers)
Howells Fuel Oil (Road Tankers Northern)
lnver Energy (Williams Tanker Services)
Wilton Transport Mini Tankers (Tasca Tankers)
Donegal Oil (Road Tankers Armagh)
Silvey Fuels (Tasca Tankers)
Hylands Fuels (Road Tankers Armagh)
Crown Oil (Road Tankers Northern)
Kettlewell Fuels (COBO)
WCF Chandlers (Road Tankers Northern)
Certa Ireland (Road Tankers Armagh) / New Era Fuels (Cobo)
Estuary Oils (Road Tankers Northern)
Photos supplied by Estuary Oils
