While some of the original truck shows were an excuse to polish up the old rigs and give them their day in the spotlight, a lot of events are now focused on doing some good for the community.
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Convoys, shows and rallies are being held across the country to raise money for various charities, bringing out the best side of the transport industry.
One such example of this generosity comes in the form of Queensland-based trucking company Team Transport.
Most recently seen at the Brisbane Convoy for Kids, their fleet is instantly recognisable.
“Each truck was bought brand new from Brown and Hurley, but were originally painted black and yellow,” Team Transport sales and marketing team member Errin-Leigh Spratt tells Deals on Wheels.
“In 2017 we started wrapping them to be more visible on the roads.”
Sporting a dynamic colour palette of red, white and grey, the fleet consists of many different models and brands, with 18 of their whopping 270-truck fleet joining the convoy.
Among the masses stood some of their favourites, like a Kenworth 610, 410 and 409, as well as a DAF CF and XF.
Emotions ran high on the day, with participants and onlookers eager to jump in and raise as much money as they could.
“There were supporters in the hot sun, crying,” Errin-Leigh says.
“One even climbed up onto my truck and handed us a $10 note, asking us to give it to the chosen charity when we get back to the showgrounds.
“It was just gorgeous.”
While this exchange was a major highlight of Errin-Leigh’s day, she also praised a lot of the other “slick” looking trucks passing through the crowds.
“It was insane, a record-breaking day and the event ran so smoothly,” she says.
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