Big Scotty nabs a collectible

HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking passed on the industry’s gratitude during an industry leaders’ roundtable held at the Brisbane Truck Show last month, and the gift is now on show in the Minister’s office at Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra.

“Assistant Minister Buchholz has been instrumental in having our industry recognised for our essential role in keeping Australia moving through the trials of the last eighteen months,” Mr Hacking said.

“That is why the livery of this vehicle is headlined by that phrase: Keeping Australia Moving.”

Mr Buchholz is renowned for his own passion for trucks and for the industry, having earned his stripes behind the wheel, and he’s often seen at functions at manufacturers checking out the rigs.

“Mr Buchholz has also been fundamental towards getting appropriate and effective stimulus measures in place through the Instant Asset Write Off, Better Business Investment initiative and now Temporary Full Expensing in place until June 30, 2023,” Mr Hacking added.

The model is a Drake Collectible that also celebrates some major heavy vehicle industry milestones.

“2021 is the 50th anniversary of PACCAR’s manufacturing in Australia so the prime mover here is the iconic Kenworth K200,” Mr Hacking said.

“The trailer set is a Freighter T-Liner curtain sided b-double combination, celebrating MaxiTRANS’ oldest brand’s 75th anniversary.

“The rest of the livery acknowledges the Brisbane Truck Show as part of Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week.

“We were delighted that Minister Buchholz was able to join us in Queensland, because he knows just how passionate our industry is about every one of those ideals.

“Not only did he meet with industry leaders to discuss the future of the industry, he spent several hours touring the show and talking to exhibitors and attendees,” Mr Hacking concluded.