Truck of the Year: August 2025

Operators in all types of industries have showed off their rigs in the August entries of Isuzu’s Truck of the year competition - with three standouts for the month. 

Entries are continuing to come from all corners of the country with this month’s selection showcasing some of the best from Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. 

It’s simple to enter 

If you have an Isuzu Truck that not only catches attention out on the road, but is delivering for your business, you can be in line for some great monthly and annual prizes. 

Each monthly winner scores an Isuzu Trucks merchandise pack valued at $300 RRP. 

At the end of the year, the monthly winners go into the running to be crowned ‘King’ of their truck Series (N, F, FX/FY), with a shot at the $1,500 cash prize awarded to each series winner. 

The full list of terms and conditions can be found at isuzu.com.au/news/truck-of-the-year. 

August Truck of the Year  

The August best overall winner has gone to Brayden Downs from BRD Building and his NPR Tradepack which is seen out and about in Appin (NSW). 

BRD Building receive the monthly merchandise pack and is now in the running to be crowned ‘King’ of N Series in December. 

BRD Building  

A qualified builder servicing Southwest Sydney and the Illawarra, BRD is not only proud of its work, but is also thrilled with its NPR 45/55-155 MWB Tradepack - the workhorse of the business. 

“This BRD Building Isuzu NPR Tradepack stands out as more than a work vehicle—it is a purpose-built business asset that combines durability, practicality, and professional presence,” said BRD’s Brayden Downs  

“Its custom tray fit out provides maximum flexibility for transporting tools and materials, while the robust build, bull bar, and safety features ensure reliability on and off-site. 

“What truly sets it apart is the striking black-and-white branding, transforming the truck into a moving billboard that reinforces trust and recognition wherever it goes. 

“Balancing toughness with professionalism, this truck embodies the modern standard of what a true trade vehicle should deliver.” 

McPhails Furniture 

With a commitment to not only quality furniture sales, McPhails Furniture is also delivering directly to its customers via its fleet of Isuzu delivery trucks. 

With operations based out of Wangaratta in Victoria, McPhails has grown both its showroom and on-line sales platform to a point that a large fleet of trucks is required to meet surging customer demand. 

“Our Isuzu trucks are special as they help us achieve our two-week delivery commitment to 90% of Australia's population,” said Taylor McPhail. 

“We take pride in ensuring every delivery is handled with care, reliability, and efficiency. That’s why we’ve chosen to expand almost our entire fleet to Isuzu.” 

Walkabout Services 

Based in Carbrook in Queensland, Walkabout Services offers crane truck hire for specialised transport and installations. 

The striking green and orange trucks, including an FYJ-300-350 Auto XLWB not only stand out they, get the job done. 

“They look great, they’re straight forward to operate and they get the job done every time,” said Ben Roxburgh. 

Got an Isuzu? Enter it now! 

Are you an owner-operator relying on your trusty Isuzu to get the job done? Or have you just added another Isuzu truck to your budding fleet? 

Enter Isuzu’s Truck of the Year competition via online entry portal and send us a photo with a snappy caption for your chance to become September’s monthly winner. 

Prizes include a merchandise pack, including a selection from the latest range and the popular Heritage line.