There was plenty of truckin’ around the Christmas tree at the Mount Gambier Family Truck Show in late November, with heaps of rigs joining in on the cheer.
Draped in Christmas decorations, two of Dial a Tow’s striking red trucks (a very suitable colour for the holiday season) stood proudly on display.
Joining in on the holiday spirit, the Adelaide towing service brought a Western Star and a Freightliner from their fleet of 120 plus tilt trays and 15 heavy duty trucks.
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Heavy vehicle driver manager Ben Rice says each red machine was bought second-hand, but meticulously rebranded to fit the identity of the business.
“The trucks were up to scratch when we purchased them,” he says.
“We chose the colour, ‘Dial a Tow Red’, to suit the company colours and then decorated them in Christmas decor on the day.”
It’s hard to miss Dial a Tow’s fire-red trucking bodies and shiny stainless on their bull bars and grills.
Their vibrant look tends to pull onlookers in, especially on show day, as red and silver tinsel transformed two mighty trucks into what looked more like two giant Christmas trees.
Having an interest in trucks from a young age, and a passion for the towing industry, attending the Gambier show was far from a chore for Ben.
“The show had a good turnout, it was a great family event, and we are more than happy to support local businesses down in the Southeast,” he says.
The family-owned and operated business works mostly within South Australia for all the community’s towing needs, but on this particular day, its job was to put a smile on people’s faces and show support for less fortunate families this holiday season.
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