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Brisbane Convoy for Kids 2024 pulls out all the stops

Truckie Wayne Bryen sent in this great snap from the convoy, which he said was a "fantastic day out".

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 Foundation, 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.  

Matty Grey got third place in the Western Star category. Image: Matty Grey

The show’s public officer 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.”  

Dennis McKenna got third place in the Best Iveco category. Image: Dennis McKenna

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 and families 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 Kids

Browne 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

  1. MPK – Daniel Wyatt – $110,000
  2. “Muttley” Martin’s Stock Haulage – Aaron Girdler – $20,152.59
  3. John West Logistics Pty Ltd – Ross Wyatt – $8,250
  4. Northern Rivers Cold Freight – Chris McSweeney – $6,285
  5. Ziebarth Group Pty Ltd – Ryan Ziebarth – $3,065

You can find the full fundraising leaderboard here.

Category winners 

Best 2024 Model Truck  

  1. Legacy Haulage – Dean Hutchinson
  2. Priddey Trucking Co – Chloe Anderson
  3. Karreman Quarries Pty Ltd – Ryan Whale

Best Vintage Truck 1994 and older 

  1. Bondwoods – Bryce Baker  
  2. Milin Transport – Mick Smith  
  3. Karreman Quarries Pty Ltd – Matt Whitechurch  

Best Custom Graphics 

  1. CJ’s Bulk Handling Pty Ltd – Peter Cooper  
  2. Mactrans Heavy Haulage
  3. CJ’s Bulk Handling Pty Ltd – Matt Dunne

Best Bling 

  1. Milin Transport – Cooper Florence
  2. Andrew Klass
  3. Monaro Fuel Haulage – Owen Turei

Best Rigid 

  1. Rural Fire Service Queensland – Brendan Gold
  2. Knight’s Heavy Towing – Christopher Walter
  3. Robertson Trucking – Vanessa Thomas

Best Tipper 

  1. Tyson Carter
  2. High Volume Haulage Pty Ltd – Jayden Mulholland
  3. Troy Haynes 

Best Light Recovery 

  1. Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
  2. Knight’s Heavy Towing – Caleb Corcoran
  3. Allcoast Towing – Beau Hankin  

Best Heavy Recovery 

  1. Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
  2. Knight’s Heavy Towing – Christopher Walter
  3. Corbet’s Group – Graham Hill  

Best Crane Truck 

  1. Scott’s Cranes – Terry Donnelly
  2. Aquaholic – James Hincks
  3. CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions – Jayme Maher  

Best Hino 

  1. CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions – Troy Brittain
  2. Allcoast Towing – Adam Georgeou
  3. Knight’s heavy towing – Caleb Corcoran  

Best Isuzu 

  1. Code One Towing – Ian Cordwell
  2. Cheapa Skips Brisbane – Jayden Linsdell
  3. Code One Towing – Ward Van Daalen 

Best Kenworth Bonneted 

  1. CJ’s Bulk Handling – Ashley Wilde
  2. Milin Transport – Cooper Florence
  3. Hop To It Transport – Jason Stallan  

Best Kenworth Cab Over 

  1. Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
  2. Enoms10543 – Scott Wilson
  3. Priddey Trucking Co – Chloe Anderson

Best DAF 

  1. James Burnett
  2. D & M Lucas and Sons Transport – Dean Lucas
  3. Scott Baldock  

Best Freightliner 

  1. Barnes Auto Co – Bryce Lalor
  2. Weetbix Sampson
  3. Barnes Auto Co – Rhys Fing

Best Volvo 

  1. Australian Panels (Borg) – Darren Marks
  2. Aquaholic Water Cartage & Transport Services – Gavin Rose  
  3. K.S. Easter – Andrew Campbell  

Best Western Star 

  1. Adam Watters  
  2. Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
  3. Grand Connect Group Pty Ltd – Corey Millar  

Best Mack 

  1. “Muttley” Martins Stock Haulage – Aaron Girdler
  2. Kristofer Bridge
  3. Karreman Quarries Pty Ltd – Matt Whitechurch

Best U.D. 

  1. High Volume Haulage Pty Ltd – Toni Dimovski
  2. Followmont Tpt – Jade Harney
  3. Colpak – Joshua Beal

Best Scania 

  1. Wemyss Transport – Duane Manusell
  2. PrixCar Transport – Douglas Harris  
  3. Ipswich Pro Drive – Chloe Cullen 

Best Iveco 

  1. Bolen & Son Haulage Pty Ltd – Bear Bolen
  2. PrixCar Transport – Adam Bodle
  3. RHQ – Dennis Mckenna  

Best International 

  1. Jason Huet
  2. Marketgate Logistics – Ryan Stanfeild
  3. Marketgate Logistics – Jess Jackman  

Best Mercedes 

  1. Murphy Transport Solutions P/L – Paul Atkinson
  2. Wallace International – Steve Ridge  
  3. Carroll Plant & Haulage Pty Ltd – John Carroll  

Best Mitsubishi 

  1. CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions – Trevor Collier  
  2. PrixCar Transport – Michael Gilbert  
  3. Claytons Towing Service – Jake Violanti  

Best Decorated 

  1. Hop To It Transport – Jason Stallan
  2. Darren Smith
  3. Mandy Solar

No Time to Shine 

  1. “Muttley” Martins Stock Haulage – Aaron Girdler  
  2. Mactrans Heavy Haulage – Faadhil Deen
  3. D & M Lucas and Sons Transport – Brendan Cuskelly

Best Small Fleet (3-10 Trucks) 

  1. High Volume Haulage Pty Ltd  
  2. Mactrans Heavy Haulage  
  3. D & M Lucas And Sons Transport  

Best Large Fleet (11+ Trucks) 

  1. Bondwoods
  2. Knight’s Heavy Towing
  3. CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions  

Largest Fleet 

  1. CNC Cartage Transport and Solutions
  2. Karreman Qurries Pty Ltd
  3. Australian Panels (Borg)  

Best Night Lights  

  1. Northern Rivers Cold Freight – Chris Mcsweeney
  2. Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams
  3. Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing – Laurie Williams  

Encouragement Award 

Scott Ward 

Truck Of Show 

Mactrans Heavy Haulage – Faadhil Deen 

 

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