THREE Hino truck experts have won titles in the 2025 Hino Australia national skills competition, selected from 18 finalists from around the country who competed for wins in three divisions – parts, service and sales.

Held at Hino Australia’s Sydney headquarters following four months of qualifying rounds, the three winners are Graham Reynolds (Wagga Trucks in New South Wales) with the parts division win; Admir Music (Prestige Hino in Victoria) winning the service division; and John Delahay (Sci-Fleet Hino in Brisbane) winning the sales title.

L-R: Admir Music, Graham Reynolds and John Delahay

Hino Australia president and CEO Richard Emery said this is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the industry.

“The National Skills contest demonstrates Hino Australia’s dedication to continually enhancing the knowledge and capabilities of our dealership teams,” he said.

Sales consultants showcased their knowledge and skills in a 700 Series role play scenario, followed by a tailored TrailerWIN task assessment and concluded the day with a sales mastermind quiz.

For service technicians, there was a series of practical assessments that tested their diagnostic and technical skills on the entire model range.

Hino Australia president and CEO Richard Emery

Parts interpreters demonstrated their capabilities through a customer-focused role play scenario, followed by a live parts assessment. For the first time, they also took part in a mastermind quiz.

“The skills contest provides us with a platform to test and recognise the expertise and dedication of our people while delivering a clear benefit to our customers through increased technical knowledge and skills,” said Mr Emery.

“It is also key in our ability to attract and retain a workforce of skilled and dedicated parts, sales and service professionals throughout the country.

“The hard work and dedication of our team resulted in global recognition earlier in the year when we received our 17th consecutive parts department of the year award and the 14th successive service department of the year award.”

Each skills champion receives a cash reward and an expenses-paid trip to Japan.

The Hino National Skills final was held on November 13 and attended by guests from Hino Australia, Hino Motors, Ltd. and Hino Distributors (NZ) Ltd.

Hino National Skills Contest Winners 2025

Service

1st – Admir Music – Prestige Hino

2nd – Shaun O’Callaghan – WA Hino

3rd – Matthew Rentenaar – Till Hino

Parts

1st – Graham Reynold – Wagga Trucks

2nd – Alysha Taylor – Prestige Hino

3rd – Angelo Peponas – CMI Hino Melbourne

Sales

1st – John Delahay – Sci-Fleet Hino Brisbane

2nd – Stephanie Demarco – CMI Hino Adelaide

3rd – Chris Biancucci – Adtrans Hino