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.
300 reasons to celebrate
When brothers Peter and Angus Wickham spent a pretty packet on a brand new Kenworth in 1978 to transport potatoes from their family farm, it marked the start of something big – and they didn’t even know it yet.
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.
A ‘Diamond’ 300th for Blenners Transport
Blenners Transport has taken the keys to its 300th Kenworth from Brown and Hurley, a 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition T659.
The stuff of Legends: SAR on sale for one day only
Kenworth fans are in with a chance to own a piece of history in the form of the very limited-edition Legend SAR, which is about to go on sale for just one day.
Derham family hits the gas for Crawlin’ the Hume
As part of the many and varied trucks that made their way up the Hume Highway in March in the 2021 Crawlin’ the Hume convoy, the 1984 Kenworth owned by the Derham family also saw the Aftrans’ fleet name and colours once again take to Highway 31.
Legend SAR goes on tour
If you missed it at the Brisbane Truck Show, now’s your chance to see the Kenworth Legend SAR up close, as it embarks on a tour this month – with its first stop tomorrow.
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.
Brown and Hurley: The building of a legacy
A fourth generation family business, Brown and Hurley has become one of the largest truck dealership groups in Australia, representing PACCAR’s Kenworth and DAF brands.
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.