CMV Kenworth DAF Hallam has been named the 2025 DAF Dealer of the Year. This is the third time CMV Kenworth DAF Hallam has been awarded the accolade since its introduction in 2002.
The DAF Dealer of the Year award was presented to CMV Kenworth DAF Hallam Executive General Manager, Matthew Keene. The award acknowledges dealer performance across all areas of the DAF business.
The long serving and highly experienced sales team excels in developing new customers whilst at the same time cultivating and strengthening existing relationships. Part of this success is due to a determined focus on the importance of internal cross-functional co-operation and is a credit to the organisation.
Michael Long, PACCAR Australia’s Director Sales and Marketing, presented the Dealer of the Year trophy to Matthew, congratulating him for this achievement and crediting the team for its outstanding performance “CMV Kenworth DAF Hallam continue to demonstrate a drive to deliver an excellent customer experience to our DAF customers,” said Michael.
Matthew Keene expressed his gratitude to his winning team, saying, “I am thrilled to accept this award on behalf of our great team. We are extremely passionate about the brand with great salespeople who live and breathe DAF.”
Matthew continued with “what I love about this award is that it’s a true team effort! Recognising the way we support our customers through the sales process, but importantly afterward through service, parts and PacLease for a great customer experience. I couldn’t be prouder!”
Established in 1934, the proudly Australian family owned CMV Group now runs substantial operations in automotive dealerships and agriculture in South Australia and Victoria, employing more than 2,000 team members. The CMV Kenworth DAF Hallam dealership services Victoria’s second-largest transport hub, Melbourne’s south-east and became a subsidiary of the CMV Group in 1999. CMV Kenworth DAF Hallam was appointed a DAF dealer in 2003.