The organisers of the Oaklands Truck Show in NSW were delighted to see a record number of rigs at their annual event last weekend, with sunny weather helping to attract a great crowd.
There was fun for all the family over March 16 and 17, with kids’ activities, live music, market stalls, food and more.
Presentations to car, ute and bike owners were made on Saturday, before the focus turned to the real stars: trucks.
There were plenty of shiny rigs on display, but it was JDN Transport who took out the big prize – Truck of the Show – with their Kenworth T909 2019.
Meanwhile Glen Kearney Transport, with their impressive array of white Kenworths, brought home Best Fleet.
The president of the show’s committee, Jimmy Beale, told Big Rigs that the weekend was a “great success”.
“Everyone had a ball,” he said. “There was great weather and a great atmosphere. We were really happy with how it all went.”
As the sun set on Sunday, the mood became more sombre as rigs lined up for Lights on the Hill.
“Lights on the Hill was a real highlight,” said Beale.
“It’s in memory of a young bloke who died, Wayne Martin.”
This year the Oaklands Truck Show Committee also unveiled their new Wall of Fame, inducting local truckie Max Dickens.
“Max is a local driver that drove for a local carrier here for 20 years,” Beale said.
“He’s driven for four or five different companies in tankers, and he was nominated for Driver of the Year with Shell one year.”
The committee are planning an official launch of the wall later this year, and anyone who would like to nominate someone they know can get in touch with Beale on 0428 570 325 or email oaklandsts@hotmail.com.
For more pictures, pick up the next issue of Big Rigs.
CATEGORY WINNERS
CATEGORY | MAKE AND MODEL | NAME |
Best 0-2 Years | Kenworth T909 2023 – Kearney Transport | Glen Kearney |
Best 3-8 Years | Kenworth T909 2018 – Lieschke Transport | Damien Crawley |
Best 9-14 Years | Kenworth T909 2011 – Grays Transport | Ramsey Whealan |
Best 15-20 Years | Kenworth T404 2004 – Adrian Tyndall | Adrian Tyndall |
Best 21-26 Years | Kenworth T900 1998 – Willett Transport | Scott Willett |
Best Vintage 27+ Years | Peterbilt 281 1967 – McSweeney Transport | Scott McSweeney |
Best Artistic | Kenworth t659 2024 – Willett Transport | Scott Willett |
Best Dirty Truck | Mack Superliner 2022 – Kreskas Bros | Jason Buis |
Best Local | Kenworth W900 2022 – Beale Transport | Brendan Bale |
Best Fleet | Kearney Transport | |
Best Farm | Mack Superliner 1987 – Madness | Robert Trethowan |
Committee’s Choice | Kenworth SAR 2023 – PC Freight | David Frew |
Runner up – Lights on the Hill | Kenworth SAR 2023 – PC Freight | David Frew |
Lights on the Hill | Kenworth W900 SAR 1986 | Darryl Stelter |
Runner up – Truck of the Show | Kenworth T900 1998 – Willett Transport | Scott Willett |
Truck of the Show | Kenworth T909 2019 – JDN Transport | JDN Transport |