This year’s Brisbane Convoy for Kids went off without a hitch, with 844 smoke-billowing, horn-blowing rigs rolling from Larapinta to the Redcliffe Showgrounds to raise money for a great cause.
The auction for lead truck racked up an impressive $173,360 for Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice, with final numbers from registrations, ticket sales and merchandise still being tallied.
Daniel Wyatt from MPK was the deserved winner of the auction, raising $110,000 for kids in need and proudly leading the convoy into Redcliffe with his shiny Mack.
Organiser Dana Browne told Big Rigs that she and the team behind the event were “absolutely stoked” by this year’s effort.
“Whether we have one truck or 1000 trucks, it’s all money that goes towards helping children and their families,” she said.
“We had the best fireworks display we’ve ever had, kids were running around laughing and smiling, and the adults had a great time too.
“It was just a fantastic day.”
The leaders of the convoy weren’t the only truckies getting noticed over the weekend – awards were also handed out across 32 categories.
Faadhil Deen from Mactrans Heavy Haulage took out Truck of the Show, while Best Fleet went to CNC Cartage – who brought a whopping 41 trucks along.
This year’s Trailer of Hope, a special set of trailers that bear the logos of companies that have donated to the convoy, was provided by Exodas Transport.
“The Trailer of Hope looked epic,” said Browne. “It’s probably the best one I’ve seen in my six years with the convoy. I shed a tear when I saw it.”
The 2024 Trailer of Hope. Image: Brisbane Convoy for KidsBrowne is looking forward to coming back next year and raising even more funds for an important cause.
“The event is crucial for awareness, for the transport industry, and for whoever we decide will be our beneficiary for 2025,” she said. “We can’t wait to come back.”
Top fundraisers
MPK – Daniel Wyatt – $110,000
“Muttley” Martin’s Stock Haulage – Aaron Girdler – $20,152.59
John West Logistics Pty Ltd – Ross Wyatt – $8,250
Northern Rivers Cold Freight – Chris McSweeney – $6,285
Ziebarth Group Pty Ltd – Ryan Ziebarth – $3,065
You can find the full fundraising leaderboard here.
Category winners
Best 2024 Model Truck
Legacy Haulage – Dean Hutchinson
Priddey Trucking Co – Chloe Anderson
Karreman Quarries Pty Ltd – Ryan Whale
Best Vintage Truck 1994 and older
Bondwoods – Bryce Baker
Milin Transport – Mick Smith
Karreman Quarries Pty Ltd – Matt Whitechurch
Best Custom Graphics
CJ’s Bulk Handling Pty Ltd – Peter Cooper
Mactrans Heavy Haulage
CJ’s Bulk Handling Pty Ltd – Matt Dunne
Best Bling
Milin Transport – Cooper Florence
Andrew Klass
Monaro Fuel Haulage – Owen Turei
Best Rigid
Rural Fire Service Queensland – Brendan Gold
Knight’s Heavy Towing – Christopher Walter
Robertson Trucking – Vanessa Thomas
Best Tipper
Tyson Carter
High Volume Haulage Pty Ltd – Jayden Mulholland
Troy Haynes
Best Light Recovery
Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
Knight’s Heavy Towing – Caleb Corcoran
Allcoast Towing – Beau Hankin
Best Heavy Recovery
Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
Knight’s Heavy Towing – Christopher Walter
Corbet’s Group – Graham Hill
Best Crane Truck
Scott’s Cranes – Terry Donnelly
Aquaholic – James Hincks
CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions – Jayme Maher
Best Hino
CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions – Troy Brittain
Allcoast Towing – Adam Georgeou
Knight’s heavy towing – Caleb Corcoran
Best Isuzu
Code One Towing – Ian Cordwell
Cheapa Skips Brisbane – Jayden Linsdell
Code One Towing – Ward Van Daalen
Best Kenworth Bonneted
CJ’s Bulk Handling – Ashley Wilde
Milin Transport – Cooper Florence
Hop To It Transport – Jason Stallan
Best Kenworth Cab Over
Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
Enoms10543 – Scott Wilson
Priddey Trucking Co – Chloe Anderson
Best DAF
James Burnett
D & M Lucas and Sons Transport – Dean Lucas
Scott Baldock
Best Freightliner
Barnes Auto Co – Bryce Lalor
Weetbix Sampson
Barnes Auto Co – Rhys Fing
Best Volvo
Australian Panels (Borg) – Darren Marks
Aquaholic Water Cartage & Transport Services – Gavin Rose
K.S. Easter – Andrew Campbell
Best Western Star
Adam Watters
Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
Grand Connect Group Pty Ltd – Corey Millar
Best Mack
“Muttley” Martins Stock Haulage – Aaron Girdler
Kristofer Bridge
Karreman Quarries Pty Ltd – Matt Whitechurch
Best U.D.
High Volume Haulage Pty Ltd – Toni Dimovski
Followmont Tpt – Jade Harney
Colpak – Joshua Beal
Best Scania
Wemyss Transport – Duane Manusell
PrixCar Transport – Douglas Harris
Ipswich Pro Drive – Chloe Cullen
Best Iveco
Bolen & Son Haulage Pty Ltd – Bear Bolen
PrixCar Transport – Adam Bodle
RHQ – Dennis Mckenna
Best International
Jason Huet
Marketgate Logistics – Ryan Stanfeild
Marketgate Logistics – Jess Jackman
Best Mercedes
Murphy Transport Solutions P/L – Paul Atkinson
Wallace International – Steve Ridge
Carroll Plant & Haulage Pty Ltd – John Carroll
Best Mitsubishi
CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions – Trevor Collier
PrixCar Transport – Michael Gilbert
Claytons Towing Service – Jake Violanti
Best Decorated
Hop To It Transport – Jason Stallan
Darren Smith
Mandy Solar
No Time to Shine
“Muttley” Martins Stock Haulage – Aaron Girdler
Mactrans Heavy Haulage – Faadhil Deen
D & M Lucas and Sons Transport – Brendan Cuskelly
Best Small Fleet (3-10 Trucks)
High Volume Haulage Pty Ltd
Mactrans Heavy Haulage
D & M Lucas And Sons Transport
Best Large Fleet (11+ Trucks)
Bondwoods
Knight’s Heavy Towing
CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions
Largest Fleet
CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions
Karreman Qurries Pty Ltd
Australian Panels (Borg)
Best Night Lights
Northern Rivers Cold Freight – Chris Mcsweeney
Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
Encouragement Award
Scott Ward
Truck Of Show
Mactrans Heavy Haulage – Faadhil Deen
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