This year’s Mackay Konvoy 4 Kids saw record attendance, with 201 trucks taking part in aid of children’s charity Variety.
Trucks left Sarina Showgrounds at 10am on Sunday, travelling along the Bruce Highway and ending up at Mackay Showgrounds for a day of family fun.
The honour of lead truck was given to J.J. Richards & Sons Waste and Management, who donated $8,000, making them the event’s top sponsor.
Centurion, WMT Transport, Kinetic, Veolia and Western Truck Group, Zarb Transport, Redline Transport and Shannon’s Insurance weren’t far behind in the convoy, after they also rallied round to make sizeable donations.
The total money raised has yet to be confirmed, but convoy organisers Madonna Stevens and Johanna Wood said they were thrilled with the turnout and fundraising efforts.
“We think we’ve raised about $17,000,” said Stevens.
“We were very happy with how the event went, we had a bit of rainy weather but there was still a great turnout and everyone enjoyed the day.”
Apart from enjoying the trucks on display, attendees enjoyed live music, food and drink, and market stalls, with an animal farm, face painting and jumping castles for the kids.
Awards were also handed out across 13 categories, from Best Rigid to Best Tipper.
For the full list of winners and more great pics, pick up a copy of the next issue of Big Rigs Road Transport Newspaper, on shelves August 30.