Penske has announced this week that has welcomed Trucksmart to its national truck dealer network, and will represent its Western Star, MAN , Dennis Eagle, and Detroit brands in the Hunter Valley and Newcastle region.
Trucksmart was founded more than 30 years ago by managing director David Body, and according to Penske has since grown into a highly respected transport business, serving both local and national customers, with a strong focus on quality and timeliness.
Penske said that Trucksmart will provide comprehensive sales, service, and parts support for Penske’s portfolio of brands with a team of more than 60 employees, including 17 skilled technicians and a strong leadership group,
“We are excited to welcome Trucksmart to our Australian dealer network,” said George Konstantinou, head of dealer capability at Penske Australia.
“With extensive experience in heavy-duty European truck sales and support and an expansive aftermarket parts business, David and his team are well-positioned to support our customers.”
David Body added that Trucksmart and Penske had a lot in common, including a passion for customer service and an involvement in motorsport.
“With decades of experience in the trucking industry, as well as a long-standing involvement in motorsport that resonates at Penske’s core, joining the Penske network is both a business milestone and a personal highlight for me,” said Body.
“My son, Michael Body, leads our parts division, building on years of expertise and customer support, while Jack Walker, who began his career as an apprentice specialising in Penske products, now oversees our modern, 10-bay Beresfield workshop and 24/7 mobile breakdown service, ensuring our customers are supported both day and night.
“As a proud family business, we are committed to delivering a holistic approach to supporting the heavy vehicle industry, whether through our extensive sales expertise, our expansive truck parts warehouse division or our highly trained and multi-skilled technicians,” Body added.
“With Penske’s world-class brands joining us, we are excited to continue strengthening that support across the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region.”
Trucksmart will commence operations as a Penske dealer on October 16th, following the conclusion of Penske’s agreement with North Star Motors’across the Hunter River in Heatherbrae.
“On behalf of the Penske team, I’d like to sincerely thank North Star Motors and the Sepos Family for their dedication and service since 1996,” added Konstantinou.
“Joe, Mark, and the Sepos family established and continued to build a robust reputation for our brands over decades, and it was truly wonderful to see Joe recognised for his dedication to our industry when he was inducted as a life member into the LRBCA Hall of Fame earlier this year,” Konstantinou concluded.
