2025 Customer Appreciation Evening - A night to remember!

Under clear, summery evening skies, the CMV Truck Centre team were proud to host our annual Customer Appreciation & Product Information Evening to thank our customers for their ongoing support of our parts business - and it was nothing short of epic.

 

The dealership was transformed into a vibrant entertainment hub for guests! Wine barrels, bar tables and stools lined the driveway under the truck service canopy, as well as an impressive bar that kept the cold beers flowing for guests throughout the night.

Orlando Catering pumped out a range of barbequed meats, sliders, salads and other fantastic feeds to guests throughout the evening – and what a feast it was! Three porchettas hit the charcoal rotisserie early in the afternoon, and by evening, that golden, crunchy skin and melt-in-your-mouth meat had everyone drooling. 

As the night kicked off, our management team took the opportunity to take to the stage and formally acknowledge and thank all of our customers for joining us on the night, as well as provide information about some exciting plans and updates for CMV Truck Centre in 2026. It was wonderful to see all our amazing customers get together to celebrate their ongoing loyalty to our business and catch up over a drink and some great food.

Adding to the atmosphere was acoustic soloist, Brad Lee, who kept guests entertained throughout the evening. His pub-classic tunes were the perfect backdrop for guests as they enjoyed cold beers and great company.

Inside the dealership showroom, 20 suppliers from the most prominent brands in the industry showcased their latest products. From PACCAR Parts to Cummins, Castrol, Hendrickson, and many more. The room was buzzing with over 200 guests moving in and out of the showroom from the beergarden, while they engaged with the suppliers to learn more about these brands products. 

An impressive collection of big rigs entered our ever-growing Show ‘n’ Shine competition, thoughtfully framing the beer garden and creating a jaw-dropping display. Guests admired every polished detail on these beasts as they wandered between them throughout the night.

Entrants included:

• Aset Services – Kenworth K220
• Calomba Transport – Kenworth T909
• Collins Transport – Kenworth T909
• McMillan & Sons – Kenworth T909
• Hallet Group – Kenworth T659
• S.A. Profiling – Kenworth T410
• Rob Sinclair – Kenworth T909
• Scott Quinn – Kenworth T610SAR
• Scott Hoyle – Kenworth T610SAR
• Royal Park Salvage – Kenworth T659
• TruckWorks – Kenworth C509
• Hall of Fame – Kenworth K100G
• Craig Arthur – Kenworth T659

Congratulations to Aset Services, who took home the win with their immaculate Kenworth K220.

A big shout-out to SARTA for bringing their Heavy Vehicle Simulator, giving guests a hands-on experience that was as fun as it was educational.

Thank you again to the suppliers that joined us on the night and contributed some unreal giveaways too:

• Armoury
• Lightforce
• Castrol
• Cummins
• Jost
• Ryco
• Invision
• R&J Batteries
• Watts
• PACCAR Parts & TRP
• Eaton
• Dana
• Mitsubishi Electric
• Hendrickson
• Capricorn
• Alemlube
• Custom Truck Components
• PacLease & Contract Maintenance
• BL Shipway
• Clare Valley Auto Electrical

To our customers, thank you for making this night another success. The energy, the conversations, and the shared passion for the transport industry remind us why we do what we do.

See you next year for an even bigger and better event!