DAC is a Romanian commercial vehicle brand with an industrial heritage spanning over 50 years, known for manufacturing trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles in Brașov. Launched in the 1970s as part of the national truck industry, the brand has continuously evolved, being used for a wide range of vehicles intended for civilian transport, industrial applications, and special uses, including in the military and mining sectors.
Over time, DAC has distinguished itself through its robust construction and ability to adapt to varied requirements, ranging from distribution trucks and tractor heads to high-capacity dump trucks, port tractors, buses, and trolleybuses.
The DAC brand represents a continuation of Romania’s industrial tradition in the commercial vehicle sector, recognized for its reliability and versatility. The name evokes Romania’s historical roots, inspired by the Dacian civilization and the ancient name of the region—Dacia.
History
Brasov Truck Factory (Întreprinderea Autocamioane Brașov) was established after World War II on the foundation of the old ROMLOC automotive factory built in 1921. In the spirit of the communist days, the industrial plant was named Steagul Roșu (The Red Flag). As of 2000, 750,000 trucks had been produced.
DAC trucks share the same construction platforms with the company's other brand - Roman - but it was not part of the 1971 venture between the then-West German company MAN and the Romanian government.
In the early 1980s, the company developed its own diesel engines with outputs of 240, 280, and 320 hp.