Perth-based truck dealership, Kenworth DAF W.A., has won the 2008 DAF Dealer of the Year title. The announcement was made at a PACCAR presentation attended by dealers from across Australia. This is the first time the dealership has been recognised with the prestigious award having previously won the DAF Service Dealer of the Year in 2006.

The Dealer of the Year award is judged on a variety of performance indicators including dealership performance and image, new truck sales, customer service, parts and finance support. Kenworth DAF W.A. proved the most successful at all-round business excellence and exemplary customer service throughout 2008.

Alan Barnett, Dealer Principal, Kenworth DAF W.A. was immensely proud of the achievement. "Over the past five years we have dedicated a lot of time and resources to the DAF product and each year we have seen growth. DAF is a premium European product with a distinct focus on driver comfort and safety, making it a great truck to sell."

"We have a wonderful team of knowledgeable sales and service experts who are dedicated to the DAF product range - and it is their efforts that have helped win this award," Alan said. "The company has invested in the infrastructure to support the product, but it takes dedicated employees to make it all work in harmony."

"I'd like to also thank our loyal customers for their business," he continued. "Their trust has allowed us to introduce them to the DAF product resulting in a better experience for all."

Kenworth DAF W.A. moved to new premises four years ago after an investment of $10 million. The award-winning dealership is part of the CJD Equipment company and services the entire state of Western Australian.

Established in 1974, CJD Equipment is recognised and trusted for its focus and commitment to the transport, construction and mining, agricultural and forestry industries of Australia. From a modest but solid beginning back in the early seventies, the company has grown to become one of the largest and most successful privately owned equipment distributors in Australia today.

In presenting the award, Brad Wolstenholme, General Manager, DAF Trucks Australia congratulated the dealership. "The proactive management at Kenworth DAF W.A. plan for success by investing in staff, training and facilities. Not only that, their commitment to DAF customers is demonstrated by providing them with the best service before, during and after the sale."

"Kenworth DAF W.A. shows common purposes across all departments and provides excellent customer facilities. We are proud to see the DAF Dealer of the Year award travel west as this dealership is active in supporting DAF's new technology and sales and marketing programmes," he added.

New and used truck sales, an ALLRig parts supermarket and state-of-the-art service facilities with 24 service bays including six fast lube service pits are all available at this premier dealership. A 24-hour breakdown and emergency parts service provides peace of mind for their customers.

DAF Trucks Australia, a division of PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd, distributes a range of medium and heavy-duty trucks throughout Australia. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light, medium and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. It also provides financial services and information technology and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

For more information, contact:

Clara Hornley
DAF Brand Manager
DAF Trucks Australia
Tel: (03) 9396 9180
Email: clara.hornley@paccar.com