Trucks

Up to 200 big rigs converge at the Sandgate Fruit Markets, creating an awesome sight, in preparation for formation of the convoy. The route takes this massive line-up, under police escort, along the highway, via Mayfield, Islington and Hunter St, through to the east end of Newcastle and Newcastle’s Foreshore. The trucks are then parked in formation for the judging of the various award categories and public display. Read our Truckies_Top_Ten_Tips.

Convoy

Vehicles are able to arrive at Sandgate Fruit Markets from 6am on the morning of the Event.

A gold coin donation B-B-Q breakfast is available onsite, producing a variety of culinary delights to consume.

The parade departs en route to the foreshore at 9am.

You need to register to be a part of the convoy.

You can enter in convoy in advance, please come back closer to the event to download the CONVOY APPLICATION FORM and registration will be available on the day.

To enable trucks to form and to avoid delays we recommend registration prior to the day.

If you wish to be involved in the convoy you will need to observe our Convoy Etiquette Guidelines.

Parade leader

How would you like to lead the Convoy?

The Parade Leader position is gained as a result of successful bidding for the status. If you would like further details of this most prestigious position, please indicate interest by marking the box provided when filling out the Convoy Application

A member of our ‘Parade Entry Division’ will make contact with you to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the simple process.

Check out the winners for 2011 below:

2011 Best Presented Award

And the winners are:

Up to 1 year old - Compass Transport

1-5 years old - Higgins Transport

6-10 years old - Brand Hill Transport

Over 10 years old - Stewart Crawley

Best presented working fleet in parade (3 or more trucks) - Papworths Tippers

Best presented working rigid truck in parade - Papworths Tippers

Best presented tow truck or crane - Biglift

Best presented working prime mover in parade - Bower Betts

Best presented working interstate over 10yo in parade - Gene Costello

Best presented overall - Bower Betts

Lucky Truckie Prize

2011 Lucky Truckie prize was Kevin Bakewell from Bakewell Haulage

Thanks to our friends at West Tankers, we are able to make this opportunity possible. A prize of $500 fuel will be awarded to one Lucky Truckie, kindly donated by West Tankers

To be eligible for this fantastic prize, all you need to do is sign up & participate in the Convoy and you will receive automatic entry into our Lucky Truckie Prize. The winning entry will be drawn out of the barrel at the Main Stage during the Awards Presentation on the Day.

Convoy Parade Entry form is available for on-line entry or hard copy print in our Forms section on our contact page.