Daimler announces Dealer of the Year

Daimler Truck & Bus Australia recently named its top-performing dealer at a black-tie event in Melbourne, with RGM Maintenance Townsville crowned its 2018 Dealer of the Year.

Daimler says the dealership has played a crucial role for the brand in north Queensland, setting new standards of customer service in the region.

"Daimler Truck & Bus had a remarkable year across Australia and New Zealand, but it was evident something particularly special was happening up in Townsville and the surrounding area," said Daimler Truck & Bus Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead.

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"Anyone who deals with RGM Maintenance Townsville would realise it is having a hugely positive impact on the Daimler Truck & Bus network across Australia," he said.

Mr Whitehead presented the Daimler Truck & Bus Dealer of the Year award to RGM Maintenance Company Directors, Russell Newman and Greg Jackson, who had first aspired to join the Daimler dealership network some 15 years earlier.

Mr Whitehead praised the RGM Maintenance team for its dedication.

"They are also some of the most passionate and hard-working people, who happen to be some of the nicest people you will ever meet," he said.

Daimler Truck & Bus brands Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso also presented a range of awards at the Docklands event, including metro and regional dealers of the year.

Mercedes-Benz presented the Metro Dealer of the Year award to David Reid of Sydney's Stillwell Trucks, while Christchurch's Prestige Commercial Vehicles was announced as the runner up.

The Mercedes-Benz Regional Dealer of the Year was awarded to Dean Mavin of Mavin Truck Centre, Kempsey, while RGM Maintenance Townsville was named the runner-up.

Freightliner presented its 2018 Metro Dealer of the Year award to Greg Gardiner of Daimler Trucks Huntingwood, while Christchurch's Prestige Commercial Vehicles was announced as runner-up.

The Freightliner Regional Dealer of the Year award was presented to Cameron O'Hara of Daimler Trucks Toowoomba, while Daimler Trucks Newcastle took out the runner-up title.

Fuso presented its 2018 Metro Dealer of the Year award to Kirstin Hoskin from Daimler Trucks Somerton, with Daimler Trucks Brisbane coming in second.

The Fuso Regional Dealer of the Year was presented to Chris Spence from Daimler Trucks Sunshine Coast and Murwillumbah Truck Centre was named runner-up.

All three brands announced a series of individual awards that celebrate all areas of the dealerships, from the sales showroom through to the service areas and parts counters.