2022 DAF Technician Of The Year - DAF Trucks Australia

From a shortlist of five DAF Technicians across Australia, Andrew Patterson of Kenworth DAF Melbourne, has been named 2022 PACCAR Australia’s DAF Technician of the Year.

Noelle Parlier – Chief Engineer PACCAR Australia and Richard Saville – Aftersales Manager PACCAR Australia, presented the 2022 DAF Technician of the Year award to Andrew congratulating him on his win and performance on the day.

The search for the 2022 DAF Technician of the Year began in October 2021. All Service Technicians at DAF Dealerships Australia wide were invited to participate in the competition, which aimed to recognise and reward the best of the best. The event consisted of five practical assessments measuring technical skills, product knowledge, engine expertise and professionalism.

The finalists were:

1^st Place: Andrew Patterson – Kenworth DAF Melbourne

2^nd Place: Rudy Linders – Brown & Hurley Kenworth DAF Caboolture

3^rd Place: Stephen Monson – CJD Equipment Hobart

4^th Place: Christopher Rule – Kenworth DAF Melbourne

5^th Place: Nathan Hadlow – Brown & Hurley Kenworth DAF Caboolture

Following Andrew closely, was Rudy Linders of Brown & Hurley Kenworth DAF Caboolture in second place and Stephen Monson of CJD Equipment Hobart in third place.

The finals were held over a full day on Friday 8^th April 2022 at Kenworth DAF Melbourne (KDM). There were five practical tests that were a combination of electrical, mechanical and system testing. The finalists received over $30,000 worth of prizes, including a voucher for a selection of tools vital to the job, and this year had an additional incentive with the 1^st placed DAF TOTY winner to join the Truck Assist Racing/Matt Stone Racing Team as a Garage Crew member at this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000. Additionally, 2^nd and 3^rd placed DAF TOTY winners will be treated to a weekend Garage Crew experience with Truck Assist Racing/Matt Stone Racing Team at the NTI Townsville 500 Supercars event.

Photo, from left to right: Noelle Parlier (Chief Engineer, PACCAR Australia), Andrew Patterson (Kenworth DAF Melbourne) and Richard Saville (Aftersales Manager, PACCAR Australia)