A MENTAL and physical health organisation supporting the transport, warehousing, and logistics industries has been the recipient of a second new Kenworth truck to aid its programs.

HHTS CEO Naomi Frauenfelder and PACCAR MD Damian Smethurst

Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) and the PACCAR and Dealer Industry Fund delivered a new Kenworth truck, presented by PACCAR Australia managing director Damian Smethurst to the CEO of the HHTS, Naomi Frauenfelder, at the Kenworth DAF Bayswater Plant. 

The custom-designed T410SAR allows HHTS to increase its visibility and accessibility, ensuring that individuals in the transport industry have access to support and resources to manage their mental and physical health effectively.

The Kenworth is the second truck supported by PACCAR and its dealer network to join the HHTS line-up and strengthens the organisations’ shared commitment to delivering customised solutions that cater to the circumstances of individuals in the transport sector. 

Ms Frauenfelder said: “Our partnership with PACCAR and its dealers and the addition of a new Kenworth allows us to enhance and expand our outreach capabilities significantly.”“In our first three years of operating the DAF Road Show vehicle, we have seen very strong demand to have the HHTS team onsite, raising awareness and delivering programs designed for the diverse and unique needs within our sector. 

“This truck will enable further delivery of these programs, reaching more people with essential support and resources.”

Mr Smethurst said: “We are proud to deliver this truck to the team at Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds and hope the expansion of its delivery capability across Australia, promoting and delivering vital mental health resources, will continue to foster a culture of support and understanding among those in our industry.”

Ms Frauenfelder said Kenworth was a much-loved brand in the industry.

“We are delighted to join the legion of organisations with a Kenworth. This partnership not only strengthens our resources but connects us with a loyal community of supporters who we hope can play a vital role in promoting mental health awareness,” she said.Following the handover, the truck will receive its livery, with plans for an unveiling of the unique design at the Brisbane Truck Show in May. 

The Healthy Heads Road Show program is a cornerstone of HHTS’s outreach strategy, designed to connect individuals directly with resources and programs that promote mental health awareness. 

The initiative currently delivers more than 40 events annually, reaching approximately 4000 individuals each year. In addition, HHTS completed over 350 free health screenings in 2024 alone, emphasising its commitment to proactive health management.

HHTS is a national not-for-profit foundation, founded for industry by industry, dedicated to improving mental health and physical wellbeing in Australia’s road transport, warehousing, and logistics sector. 

It said that by understanding the unique challenges faced by those working in the sector – from long hours and isolation to the pressures of meeting tight schedules – HHTS provides tailored support and initiatives.