Goulburn Convoy for Kids celebrates record-breaking year

The 2024 Goulburn Convoy for Kids was a record-breaking success, with a whopping 316 trucks turning out in support of local children and their families.

The rigs wound their way from the Goulburn Gateway Service Station through the CBD, ending up at the Goulburn Recreation Area for a day of celebrations.

Supporters lined the streets to cheer on the convoy and a crowd of over 5,000 people attended the family fun day, enjoying the truck, car and ute display as well as carnival rides, face painting, live music and more.

TJS Country Express had a great day. Image: Amanda Herringe Photography

Goulburn Convoy for Kids president Peter Caldow told Big Rigs that a great time was had by all.

“This year was the 25th anniversary of the convoy, and it was just outstanding,” he said.

“The transport community and the wider community really got behind us and put their hands in their pockets.”

Phelps & Sons were all smiles. Image: Amanda Herringe Photography

Approximately $85,000 was raised by the event, which will go towards local children with cancer, terminal illnesses and disabilities.

Unlike other convoys where transport companies and truckies must raise the highest amount of money to be given the honour of lead truck, the Goulburn Convoy for Kids chooses its lead truck via a raffle.

Matt Webb was the lucky winner, with his beautifully restored Mack Flintstone – in a funny twist of fate reminiscent of the first ever Goulburn Convoy for Kids.

“Matt is actually the son of Brian Webb who led our inaugural convoy 25 years ago,” said Caldow. “That was a bit of a co-incidence!”

This International RD-200 caught some admiring looks. Image: Amanda Herringe Photography

A “monster” auction raised $14,000 on the day, with local transport company employees and other members of the community bidding on items including a unique hand-built bar resembling the back of a semi trailer, as well as truck tyres, toolboxes, a fire pit and other items.

“We’d really like to thank the local businesses who donated items,” Caldow added.

A small selection of awards were also handed out to trucks that stood out from the crowd – see the full list below.

Best Truck Overall (Sophie Heffernan Trophy)
Andrew Pace – Kenworth T909

Best Fleet (Bill McMahon Trophy)
Paul Lawton Freight

Best CAT-powered Kenworth (Jason Sasse Memorial Trophy)
Peter Waugh – Kenworth T600

Brightest Truck (Bailey Thrower Trophy)
Derek Waters – Mack Ultra-Liner

Best Truck 30 Years and Over
Brian Hunt – Ford F600

Committee Member of the Year
Caldow Family

For more great pictures, pick up the next issue of Big Rigs, on shelves November 22. 

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