November: Truck of the Year 2023

With the festive season just around the corner there is plenty to celebrate—including the final monthly round of our 2023 Truck of the Year competition!

We saw a diverse range of entrants with their trucks working in industries such as construction, fencing, landscaping, and in charity.

However, a big slice of pie also went to recreational truckers who showed how their Isuzu trucks put payload and power to good use towing caravans and motorhomes. We wish these recreational truckers the best of the summer weather during their travels.

With so many fantastic entrants in the November round, it was hard work for the judges, but our congratulations go to…

Amar Singh from Turbans 4 Australia, who wins the November monthly round of Truck of the Year!

Turbans 4 Australia entered an NNR 45-150 Crew Traypack and takes away a monthly prize of an Isuzu merchandise pack valued at $300. They are also now in the running to be crowned as ‘King’ of the N Series.

Big things are coming…

Now that we have all our monthly winners, keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of our Series Winners (N/F/FX/FY) and the Grand Prize Winner, who will be chosen by the judging panel very soon.

Each Series Winner receives a $1,000 Visa cash card and has a chance at the Grand Prize—the $6,000 Visa cash card, plus the coveted title as Isuzu’s 2023 Truck of the Year.

We will also be running the People’s Choice Award poll shortly, so jump onto Isuzu Australia’s socials during December to have your vote on which truck and owner should take out an additional $1,000 Visa cash card.

For more information on the competition check out the terms and conditions here.

Turbans 4 Australia

Based in New South Wales, Amar Singh, the president of Turbans 4 Australia entered the charity's NNR 45-150 Crew Traypack, which is used for transporting the team to areas in need of relief and carrying food, donation supplies, and equipment.

“This is a great workhorse and a fantastic vehicle for our team travels during relief work,” said Amar.

“The truck has done over 45,000 km and it has been an asset during our recent Lismore flood relief campaign.”

With a GVM of 4,500 kg, the truck can be driven on a standard car licence which makes it easy for the charity team members to take turns behind the wheel.

The Belt Shed

Rob Forrest from The Belt Shed has entered his feisty FSR 140-260 which acts as a leather goods store on wheels.

“It's great to drive and it does everything we asked for and more,” said Rob.

“The aftersales service is fantastic, no matter where we are in the country.”

Gentle Giant Garden Maintenance

This hard-working NPR 65-190 Crew Tipper was entered by Rene Peters from Gentle Giant Garden Maintenance.

“One of my favourite aspects of my NPR Crew Tipper is the extra room for my workers and apprentices,” said Rene.

A H Glass Fencing

A H Glass Fencing’s Jerome Pirozzi entered his NNR 45-150 Traypack which helps with carrying the materials and tools required for installing high-end glass fencing for outdoor entertaining areas, pools, balconies, and more.

“In our fleet, our Isuzu NNR Traypack is the only one that never lets us down,” said Jerome.

“We know we can rely on it.”

Central West Linemarking

Adam Walker from Central West Linemarking entered the company's new FVD 165-300 Dual Control line marking truck.

“You will not see another Isuzu FVD 165-300 Dual Control like this in the southern hemisphere,” said Adam.

“This truck is a one-of-a-kind design used in line marking on roads and highways through New South Wales and is fitted with the latest technology that sets it apart from the rest.”

John Clark

From Canningvale, Western Australia, comes this striking NPR 75-190 with a custom fit out for recreational trucking that was entered by John Clark.

“I had my truck set up to tour Australia while towing a caravan to prove it can be done, legally,” noted John.

Duo Smash Repairs

This 2012 NPR 300 Crew Tipper was entered by Brain Hogan from New South Wales, who puts it to work for Duo Smash Repairs.

“It always gets the thumbs-up from much bigger trucks,” said Brian.

Anthony Skelton

Anthony Skelton from Craigmore, South Australia, showed off his epic NLR 45-150 Crew with motorhome out the back—and his excellent on-location photography skills.

A man of few words, Anthony's pride in his NLR is clear: “It's home,” he states succinctly.

JP Concrete Constructions

Jason Parseghian from Pakenham in Victoria has entered his NQR 87-190 that features custom storage for all of JP Concrete Constructions needs.

“After many years in the game, I don’t think I could find a better setup for my business than my NQR,” said Jason.

Transcape

Based in the North Queensland city of Townsville, Scott Dobson from Transcape entered an FYH 300-350 (which has been modified to 10x4 configuration) into the competition.

“Our FYH is the biggest Hydroseeder truck in the southern hemisphere,” said Scott.

 “We also love our additional truck the FXZ which is a 6x4.”

West Coast FM Group

Jared Bishop from West Coast FM Group based in Perth entered this NPR 45-155 Traypack that is hard at work helping the team provide surfacing solutions, landscaping, and concreting.

“The NPR Traypack is awesome, we have four of them in the business and have never had a mechanical fault,” said Jared.

McLuckie Constructions

Brad McLuckie entered this NQR 87-190 with a smartly outfitted tray that handles large and long materials for use in construction projects across New South Wales.

“We have a custom-built tray on our NQR 87-190 for our business purpose.”