Melbourne Australia, March 2024: From a shortlist of four DAF Technicians across Australia, Matthew Henderson of Kenworth DAF Adelaide was named the 2024 PACCAR Australia’s DAF Technician of the Year. Brad May, Chief Engineer PACCAR Australia and Steven Tomaro, Aftersales Manager PACCAR Australia, presented the 2024 DAF Technician of the Year award to Matthew Henderson congratulating him on his win …
Share this Post
Kenworth DAF Huntingwood has been named the 2023 DAF Dealer of the Year. This is the first time Kenworth DAF Huntingwood has been awarded the accolade since its introduction in 2002. The award was presented to Kenworth DAF Huntingwood General Manager, Zane Jamieson. The DAF Dealer of the Year program is structured to reward the best performing dealer within the …
Share this Post
PACCAR Australia is pleased to announce RDO Australia Group has successfully completed the acquisition of the Inland Truck Centres business that provides sales and aftersales support to Kenworth and DAF customers in Dubbo, Griffith, Orange and Wagga Wagga. Originally founded in 1968 as a machinery dealer in the town of Warren NSW by Peter Swane, the company quickly expanded to …
Share this Post
Leading truck manufacturer and technology company, PACCAR Australia, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director, Damian Smethurst, who will officially take charge on Monday 8 May 2023. Damian has been with PACCAR Australia for 25 years and has held leadership positions of increasing responsibility including Director of Operations, Chief Engineer, and most recently General Manager PACCAR Parts Australia, …
Share this Post
From a shortlist of five DAF Technicians across Australia, Greg Pearce of Brown & Hurley Kenworth DAF Coffs Harbour was named 2023 PACCAR Australia’s DAF Technician of the Year. Brad May – Chief Engineer PACCAR Australia and Steven Tomaro – Aftersales Manager PACCAR Australia, presented the 2023 DAF Technician of the Year award to Greg Pearce, congratulating him on his …
Share this Post
Kenworth DAF Adelaide has been named the 2022 DAF Dealer of the Year. This is the first time Kenworth DAF Adelaide has been awarded the accolade since its introduction in 2002. The DAF Dealer of the Year award was presented to Kenworth DAF Adelaide Managing Director, Jonathan Crawford. The award acknowledges Dealer performance across all areas of the DAF business …
Share this Post
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 …
Share this Post
Kenworth DAF Hallam has been named the 2021 DAF Dealer of the Year. This is the second time the Melbourne dealership has been awarded the coveted accolade since its introduction in 2002. The DAF Dealer of the Year program is structured to reward the best performing dealers within the PACCAR dealer network. The award is not just about the highest …
Share this Post
Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) has today launched the Roadshow; a mental health outreach program, touring around the country in a medium rigid DAF LF. The vehicle was initiated by PACCAR Australia, its dealers and the Australian Trucking Association and now provides HHTS with the opportunity to reach truck drivers, warehouse and distribution centre staff, on mental health …
Share this Post
Heart of Australia, in partnership with the Queensland Government, has officially launched a first-of-its kind mobile medical imaging clinic called HEART 5, that will provide increased accessibility to lung checks to current and former mine and quarry workers in rural and remote Queensland. The mobile medical imaging clinic is the fifth truck, a DAF XF 530 prime mover, in the …
Share this Post