BROWN AND HURLEY KENWORTH DAF CABOOLTURE NAMED 2024 DAF DEALER OF THE YEAR

Brown and Hurley Kenworth DAF Caboolture has been named the 2024 DAF Dealer of the Year. This is the first time Kenworth DAF Caboolture has been awarded the accolade since its introduction in 2002.

The DAF Dealer of the Year award was presented to Kenworth DAF Caboolture Dealer Principal, Dylan Hurley. The award acknowledges dealer performance across all areas of the DAF business and recognises excellence in truck sales, parts sales, service, finance, and overall customer support – all areas in which Kenworth DAF Caboolture excelled throughout 2024.

Since becoming the first dealer group to distribute heavy-duty trucks in Australia in 1964, Brown and Hurley have expanded operations over the years with dealerships located throughout Queensland and New South Wales’ Northern Rivers. Caboolture is the latest full-service dealership, opening its doors in 2015.

Damian Smethurst, PACCAR Australia’s Managing Director, presented the Dealer of the Year trophy, congratulating Dylan for this superb achievement to win the hotly contested DAF award and crediting the team for its outstanding performance.

“In a highly competitive and challenging market, customers are increasingly demanding more from dealers.  Kenworth DAF Caboolture has not only succeeded in fulfilling these expectations but has also exceeded them by delivering outstanding customer service and professionalism.

The dealership’s ongoing investment in its personnel and facilities is highly valued. This enables them to provide customers with the latest products, services, and industry expertise—key attributes of a premier PACCAR Dealer that helps set a high standard in the industry.

On behalf of PACCAR Australia, I would like to extend my congratulations to everyone at the dealership for their dedication and hard work. Everyone is truly deserving of this award, and I am confident they will continue to achieve success whilst maintaining the high standards for years to come,” said Damian.

Dylan Hurley expressed his gratitude to his winning team, saying, ” On behalf of the entire Caboolture team, I am proud to accept this award.  It is an honour to be recognised as the top-performing dealer by Australia’s leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer.

I want to express my gratitude to our dedicated sales, service, and support professionals for their remarkable efforts. I also thank PACCAR for their exceptional products that allowed us to meet our customers’ needs.

Despite a challenging year, our achievements are a testament to the commitment of our team, who consistently go the extra mile. This award is a well-deserved recognition for everyone involved and reflects the trust our valued DAF customers place in us. I also want to acknowledge the crucial role our strong relationship with the PACCAR team has played in our success, and I am grateful for their support,” Dylan stated.

Kenworth DAF Caboolture is part of the Brown and Hurley dealership network. Brown and Hurley is a family-owned Australian company established in 1946, employing over 600 people in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Over this journey, the group has forged strong relationships with its customers and continues to provide the commercial vehicle industry with the highest quality services and facilities.

Photo caption left to right: Michael Long – Director Sales and Marketing, PACCAR Australia, Dylan Hurley – Dealer Principal, Brown and Hurley Kenworth DAF Caboolture, and Damian Smethurst – Managing Director, PACCAR Australia.