BTS21: PACCAR launches new industry support truck

PACCAR Australia has pulled the covers off a new truck that will provide support to any of a wide range of industry initiatives.

Unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show on Thursday, May 13, the new DAF LF260 with custom Brimarco body is a multi-use vehicle that can be used as a mobile hub for health and wellbeing services, media services, and countless other support applications.

Produced in collaboration with the Australian Trucking Association, ATA Chair David Smith said the truck could provide industry support in myriad ways.

“This vehicle will service industry in many ways through high-impact engagement initiatives at on-site events, industry activations, conferences, or at the roadside,” he said.

“Harnessing its multi-purpose utility, the vehicle will have the capacity to deliver outdoor presentations, on-site health checks, host regional meetings, act as a media hub or serve as a support centre that responds to industry needs in times of crisis.”

The first truck unveiled in Brisbane will now hit the road to support road transport mental health initiative, Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds.

“Under this exciting partnership, Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds together with OzHelp’s driver wellbeing program Health in Gear will use the vehicle to deliver free ‘Truckie Tune Ups’ at the Brisbane Truck Show this week, ahead of a wider industry program that will roll out soon,” said Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds CEO, Naomi Frauenfelder.

“This industry asset is invaluable as it allows us to reach communities and businesses across the country to deliver support, resources and tools that promote better mental health and wellbeing outcomes,” she added.

The ‘Truckie Tune ups’ will see a nurse and trained support officer speak with truck drivers and assess their physical and mental health, examining cholesterol, blood pressure, height, weight, sleep, exercise, and diet.

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The DAF 4x2 rigid truck features a flexible work, meeting and media space, with both internal and external presentation capability, while power for the space is provided by a Cummins generator.

On presenting the truck to Ms Frauenfelder, PACCAR Australia Managing Director Andrew Hadjikakou said the truck could be used to support all sorts of worthy community initiatives.

“Our partnership with Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds and OzHelp’s Health in Gear program is just one of the many ways this vehicle can service our industry,” he said.

“We are thrilled to unveil this unique and innovative vehicle and look forward to seeing what can be achieved through its activities in years to come.”