From a shortlist of five DAF technicians across Australia, Andrew Patterson of Kenworth DAF Melbourne, has been named PACCAR Australia’s 2022 DAF Technician of the Year.
Engineered to succeed
PACCAR Australia chief engineer Noelle Parlier is driving Kenworth and DAF into the future. Originally from Kirkland, Washington, she has held the role of chief engineer at PACCAR Australia since October 2018, however her work with the truck manufacturer began much earlier.
PACCAR announces its Kenworth and DAF Dealer of the Year winners
Brown & Hurley Kenworth DAF Darra has been named the 2021 Kenworth Dealer of the Year, while Kenworth DAF Hallam has taken out the DAF Dealer of the Year 2021 award.
HEART 5 B-double on the road to deliver lung checks
Heart of Australia has today launched its newest mobile medical imaging clinic, which will provide increased accessibility to lung checks for current and former mine and quarry workers in rural and remote Queensland.
An exciting journey for young PACCAR engineer
From taking on a graduate position in 2010 at PACCAR Australia, Bill Rakis is now among the key engineers helping to shape the future of trucks for the company’s Kenworth and DAF brands.
In the driver’s seat of a rewarding career
Though she didn’t always envisage herself in the trucking industry, now Meredith Young, 32, couldn’t see herself working anywhere else.
Jason Cooper named PACCAR Technician of the Year
After securing third place at the 2020 PACCAR Technician of the Year (TOTY) event, Brown and Hurley technician Jason Cooper has come out on top, taking the title for 2021.
ATA and PACCAR unveil new multi-purpose vehicle
PACCAR and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) have today unveiled a new industry resource in the form of a DAF LF260, which will be used for a variety of initiatives including health checks, wellbeing programs, presentations and more.
PACCAR Parts takes an integrated approach
This year, the PACCAR Parts stand will take on a more integrated approach featuring a selection of their quality aftermarket parts and accessories displayed on the Kenworth and DAF trucks on display.
All the bells and whistles
Passing through Epping Forest, we were fortunate to catch up with Tim Rigby from Launceston for a quick chat.