Truck of the Year: October 2025

OCTOBER: TRUCK OF THE YEAR  

With the Spring Racing Carnival in full swing, excitement of a different kind is sweeping the nation with the Isuzu Truck of the Year competition now into the home straight.  

October saw a variety of customer entries across a range of interesting applications, with Isuzu getting the job done.   

You can view the terms and conditions, or click here to enter Truck of the Year yourself!  

The lucky winner of October is Lisa Smith of Duniam Freight in Tasmania and her immaculate FVL 240-300 Freightpack. Lisa takes home an Isuzu merchandise pack worth $300 and is also now in the running to be crowned “King” of the F Series, including an additional $1,500 gift card plus go into the running for the Grand Prize—a $6,000 gift card!  

Do you have an Isuzu that makes the cut? Show us at isuzu.com.au  

CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA SMITH OF DUNIAM FREIGHT FOR HER ISUZU SPIRIT!

DUNIAM FREIGHT  

Lisa Smith of Duniam Freight makes the most of her FVL 240-300 Freight Pack across a wide range of runs throughout Tasmania. Despite being small in stature, Lisa is big in Isuzu spirit, explaining her close connection to her truck and the brand.   

“In the two years we have been together, my truck and I have covered 200,000 kilometres from Smithton to Strahan, Dover to Port Arthur, Midway Point to Cape Portland and everywhere in between,” Lisa said.  

“I am just under five feet tall, but the truck has been awesome with the seating position having right up on the wheel and no skinning my knees like my male colleagues. All round it is a win win for me.  

“I was given free range to pretty it up, I went with butterfly and flower decals with the one on the rear door reading ‘It’s not a job, it’s an adventure’.”  

BEENAK BLOOD STOCK   

In the spirit of all things spring racing, we meet Peter Stranley from Beenak Bloodstock in Lilydale (Victoria), who makes full use of his NPR 45-190 at a range equine events.  

“It’s a fully customised truck which includes a heap of storage facilities for our horse gear,” said Peter.  

“Of course our goose neck horse transportation ensures it’s a stand out truck at every equestrian event.”

CHISEL INVESTMENT TRUST   

Christopher Holmes sent a two NPS 4x4 entry with his trucks ready for any challenge.  

“These two trucks of mine are very unique, and they will go over or through any obstacle you put in front of them,” said Chris.  

“Isuzu number 1 👍”

November is the final month for the 2025 Isuzu Truck of the Year. So if you have a unique story to tell? Enter Truck of the Year and showcase your showstopper of a truck and you might just drive away with the grand prize!