The 2024 DAF Dealer of the Year has been crowned, with Kenworth DAF Caboolture taking home the top prize for the first time since the award’s introduction in 2002.
The award was presented to Kenworth DAF Caboolture dealer principal Dylan Hurley, acknowledging the dealer’s performance across all areas of the DAF business.
On top of this, the accolade also recognises the dealer’s excellence in truck sales, parts sales, service, finance and overall customer support.
Since becoming the first dealer group to distribute heavy duty trucks in Australia in 1964, Brown and Hurley has 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.
PACCAR Australia managing director Damian Smethurst presented the trophy and congratulated Dylan for his superb achievement in winning the award.
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“In a highly competitive and challenging market, customers are increasingly demanding more from dealers,” Smethurst says.
“Kenworth DAF Caboolture has not only succeeded in fulfilling these expectations but has also exceeded them by delivering outstanding customer service and professionalism.”
DAF says the dealer provides 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,” Smethurst says.
Hurley expressed his gratitude to the winning team.
“On behalf of the entire Caboolture team, I am proud to accept this award,” he says.
“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.”
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