Reeve Transport’s 2024 Kenworth T909 was a popular winner of the Truck of the Show trophy at the Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show at the weekend.
An impressive 188 trucks registered to be judged with another 155 turning up on the Sunday morning for the convoy.
Saturday’s Rig of the Day prize went to a Kenworth T909 driven by a very proud young driver, Michael Mowat, who has been driving for Moloney’s for three years.
“Thanks to the truckies, our thousands of patrons, our small army of volunteers and our hardworking Rotary members and friends,” said organisers.
In conjunction with Shamick’s Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show 2025, Castlemaine Rotary and Melbourne North Truck Centre also held the inaugural Golden Wheel Awards Dinner the night before to celebrate past and present legends.
The recipients were: Keith Thompson, Doug Parsons, Phil Duus, Malcolm McClure, Robert McClure and Ron Rice.
Truck of the Show
Kenworth T909 – M&D Reeve Transport (Driver: Matt)
Fleet (3 or more)
Morris Transport – 7 rigs
Best Working Rig 2024–25
Winner: Kenworth T909 – M&T Blanch Transport (Driver: Malcolm)
Runner-up: Kenworth T610 – Claire Transport (Driver: Derek)
Best Working Rig 2018–2023
Winner: Mack Superliner – Wilken Bulk Haulage (Driver: Jeremy)
Runner-up: Kenworth T909 – A&K Darling (Driver: Tub)
Best Working Rig 2012–2017
Winner: Kenworth T909 – Southern Sons Transport (Driver: Elijah)
Runner-up: Kenworth K200 – Keatings Transport (Driver: Craig)
Best Working Rig – Pre-2012
Winner: Kenworth K100G – Campbell Earthmoving & Excavation (Driver: Paul)
Runner-up: Kenworth T908 – RV Broadbent (Driver: Huippie)
Historic Truck (Pre-1995)
Autocar P MVR – Calleja Transport (Driver: Don)
Restoration (1995–2011)
Kenworth T900 – RSD Transport (Driver: Leigh)
Best Show/Custom
Kenworth T909 – Ausway Transport (Driver: Bobby)
People’s Choice
Kenworth T659 – Morris Transport (Driver: Steve)
Best Paint (Traditional)
Kenworth W924 – JJ Whelan (Driver: Jackson)
Best Paint (Artwork)
Kenworth T909 – Kuchel Contractors (Driver: Glen)
Best Interior
Kenworth T408 SAR – Wycar Transport (Driver: Ben)
Tray/Tilt Tray
International S-Line – Black Transport (Driver: Lachlan)
Tow Recovery
Kenworth T604 – Parsons Towing (Driver: Griffen)
Tipper
Kenworth T909 – Browns Stockfeeds (Driver: Dave)
Judges’ Special Mention — Best Local Truck
Kenworth – Leech Transport (Driver: Matt)
- For an in-depth report from the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve, and more pics of the winners, make sure you grab your free copy of the December 19 issue of Big Rigs from the usual outlet.