Casuarina Smith, who runs the popular Instagram page Trucking with CJ, has been announced as the official 2025 Brisbane Truck Show Ambassador.
A truck driver for Merkanooka Haulage, she shares her life on the road, providing valuable insights into the trucking industry, and promoting the importance of safety and innovation with her following, which now exceeds 98,000 followers
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) says that as the face of this year’s Brisbane Truck Show, CJ will play a pivotal role in promoting the event, engaging with attendees and highlighting the latest advancements in the trucking world.
“It is such an honour to be asked to be the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show ambassador,” CJ said.
“Two years ago when I started sharing short videos of my life at work I could have only dreamed that it would lead to an opportunity like this.
“It brings me immense joy meeting others in this industry and learning from others’ experiences.
“This show brings together so many people from operators to allocators, small business owners to global operations. It’s a fantastic event that everyone should try to get to.
“I look forward to not only personally learning more but to getting to meet more people in person.”
The Brisbane Truck Show will be held from May 15-18, 2025, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
It’s Australia’s largest and most renowned trucking industry event, showcasing the latest in trucks, trailers, equipment, and technology, drawing thousands of visitors and exhibitors from across the globe.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome CJ to the Truck Show family. She’s such a passionate advocate for the industry, and through her channel she’s been able to showcase the best that life behind the wheel can offer,” said HVIA National Manager – Partnerships & Member Engagement Harrison Hunkin.
“Her approach to sharing her journey align perfectly with the values of the Brisbane Truck Show, and we’re looking forward to the fans flocking to meet her.”
For more information about the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show and to follow Casuarina’s journey as the event’s ambassador, click here.