THE Paccar Dealer of the Year award for 2024 has been won by CMV Kenworth DAF Adelaide, recognising its commitment to customer service, innovative solutions, and exemplary performance within the Kenworth dealer network.

Announcing the win at the recent Paccar Dealer of the Year awards event, Paccar said that throughout 2024, CMV Kenworth DAF Adelaide showed remarkable achievements that set them apart as a leader in the network.

“The dealership has consistently exceeded its targets, showcasing its ability to connect with customers and deliver results,” Paccar said.

(L-R) Paccar Australia director of sales and marketing Michael Long; CMV Kenworth DAF Adelaide Heath Patten; Paccar Australia managing director Damian Smethurst; and Paccar executive vice president Mike Dozier.

“The commitment to exceptional customer service has been a defining characteristic of CMV Kenworth DAF Adelaide.”

It said that the dealership has built a reputation for fostering long-lasting relationships with clients with a focus on providing responsive aftersales support and maintenance services that has reinforced its position as a trusted partner with their customers.

Paccar Australia director of sales and marketing Michael Long said: “We are pleased to announce CMV Kenworth DAF Adelaide as the 2024 Kenworth Dealer of the Year.”

Mr Long highlighted the dealership’s commitment to excellence and the impact of its focus on customers when he presented the award to CMV Kenworth DAF Adelaide general manager Heath Patten.

“Their achievements this year exemplify what it means to be a Kenworth dealership,” Mr Long said.

“Their commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and community engagement sets a standard that all dealerships should aspire to.”

As he accepted the award, Mr Patten said that “winning Dealer of the Year is testament to the ability of the team to harness their skills and dedication to their jobs”.

“The entire team from sales to service and parts works tirelessly to provide exceptional service to our customers.

“We greatly value the relationships we’ve forged over the years and get to do work we love.”

Kenworth trucks are designed, engineered, and manufactured in Australia by Paccar Australia, to meet the world’s toughest applications throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Kenworth is the market leader in heavy-duty trucks in Australia.

Paccar Australia, a subsidiary of Paccar Inc, comprises Kenworth Trucks, DAF Trucks, Paccar Parts, Paccar Financial and PacLease.