DAF Trucks has revealed its plans for the inaugural Road Transport Expo (RTX) Northern Ireland, as the industry event expands beyond its spiritual home of Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.

For RTX Northern Ireland, which takes place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn on the 15th and 16th April 2026, DAF Trucks will join forces with local dealer TBF Thompson, which has locations Garvagh, Mallusk and Portadown – as well as colleagues from DAF Ireland.

Visitors will find DAF Trucks on stand A45, which will be occupied with a large and diverse range of DAF vehicles. Taking pride of place will be the DAF Trucks Showtrekker, which is pulled by an XG+ 530 FT Low Deck tractor unit. A selection of DAF XB vocational vehicles will also be present, equipped with body and equipment from a range of suppliers. These models will be destined for operation in the local area and beyond following RTX Northern Ireland. There will also be a number of zero emission examples from DAF’s recently expanded range of electric models, including an XB Electric 16-tonner, designed for a kerb-side collection recycling body.  

Louis Jones, EV and Connected Services Director at DAF Trucks will be on hand to explain how DAF can help operators transition to zero emission transport. Louis will also join the RTX Big Debate panel, discussing the Future of HGV Technology.  

One of the highlights of RTX Northern Ireland will be a ride and drive opportunity for visitors. DAF Trucks is supporting this element of the show with both electric and ICE powertrains, representing the changing face of the market. Options include the International Truck of the Year Award-winning DAF XF Electric and also a DAF XD FA 260, equipped with a PACCAR PX-7 engine and PowerLine automatic gearbox.  

“We look forward to welcoming visitors and customers to our stand at RTX Northern Ireland, a new and exciting addition to the events calendar for the truck industry,” says Phil Moon, Marketing Manager at DAF Trucks. “The island of Ireland is an important market for DAF and this event will give operators a fantastic opportunity to see and experience our products and discuss how we can help them in their future haulage operations.”