Event dates for your diary

information see the website, phone Darrell Killick on 0412 050 224 or email bruce@ prodrivecompliance.com.au.

Or join the Facebook group Haulin’ The Hume - Highway 31 Road Run.

Trucking Australia 2023

March 29-31

Novotel, Sunshine Coast, Queensland new.truck.net.au ning meal to be made by February 25 with Peter Smith 0458 422 808 or Trevor Slater 0407 513 974.

LRTAQ Annual Conference

March 16-17

Townsville, Queensland lrtaq.com.au/conference

September 30-October 1 Gatton, Qld hlightsonthehill.com.au

The 2023 Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy will be held on September 30, with the Memorial Service to follow on October 1 at the Lake Apex Memorial wall. The weekend pays tribute to truckies who have lost their lives, remembering their contribution to the industry.

FEBRUARY

NRFA 2023 Conference

February 11

Wagga Wagga RSL Club nrfa.com.au

The National Road Freighters’ Association will assemble a topline up of speakers for its upcoming conference, which will begin at 8.30am. The NRFA represents drivers, owner operators, fleet operators and industry participants.

Newcastle Truck Show & Convoy

February 26

McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, NSW newcastletruckshow.com.au

The Newcastle Truck Show & Convoy is a fun, family day where the community and transport industry come together to celebrate and appreciate the contribution of the transport industry to our nation. The convoy departs at Newcastle Markets and ends at McDonald Jones Stadium, where over 200 trucks will be on display.

MARCH

2023 RFNSW Conference & Awards

March 2

Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf roadfreightnsw.com.au/ rfnsw-awards

An opportunity for NSW operators to connect and have their voice heard with government, regulators and industry stakeholders. The following awards will also be presented: Outstanding Contribution to the NSW Trucking Industry, Transport Woman of the Year, Professional Driver of the Year, Best Industry Newcomer, and Best Safety Culture.

Lockhart Heritage Truck Show

March 4

Lockhart Showground, Treasure Street facebook.com/LockhartTruckShow

This event will be the 14th held in the small country town of Lockhart in southern NSW. Celebrating country hospitality and the important contribution of the trucking industry to our community.

A large display of trucks of all ages. Several different prizes will be awarded for the feature vehicles, Kenworth and Mercedes and other categories. Local car clubs are invited to have a display of their vehicles. Entertainment for the whole family. A delightful outdoor rural setting with onsite catering. No entry fee for exhibitors. Bookings for campsite and Saturday eve-

East Gippsland Convoy for Kids

March 4

Great Lakes Airfield, Lakes Entrance, Victoria facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064776454174

The convoy will commence at Traralgon and Orbost, coming together at the Greater Lakes Airfield at Lakes Entrance, where there will be plenty of trucks on show, with previous years attracting more than 200 vehicles. Money raised will go towards the chosen charities: Angel Flight, Camp Quality and the Ronald McDonald House.

2023 LBRCA Annual Conference

March 9-11

Tamworth, NSW lbrca.org.au/lbrca-events/ conferences

Registrations are now open for the 2023 Livestock Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) Annual Conference, which will be held at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre. It is NSW’s leading event focused on the needs of rural and regional heavy vehicle transporters. This year it will feature the theme ‘Safeguarding the rural transport supply chain’.

The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) has released dates for its 2023 conference, with further details to be announced soon.

White Truck Muster

March 18-19

Kyabram Show Grounds, Victoria facebook.com/whitetruck muster

The White Truck Muster is a celebration of the White truck brand, with displays of trucks, cars, tractors, crawlers and memorabilia. The event is open to any vehicle manufactured or marketed by White or White owned companies, however other makes of trucks are also welcome.

Haulin’ The Hume March 24 & 26 Clarendon to Yass, NSW wshtc.com.au

Haulin’ The Hume, the old Hume Highway road run will depart Hawkesbury Showground at Clarendon on the morning of March 25 to Razorback Mountain, Picton, Mittagong, lunch at Goulburn then on through the Cullerin Range into Gunning and on to Yass for dinner. Entry fee is $30 per vehicle. Organised by the Western Sydney Historical Truck Club. For an entry form and further

The event will discuss the industry’s biggest challenges and spark solutions to shape the future of our industry. Registration opened in early November.

MAY

Brisbane Truck Show

May 18-21

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre brisbanetruckshow.com.au

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands will be wall to wall with the latest and best trucks, trailers, technology, components and equipment when the show returns in 2023.

AUGUST Casino Truck Show

August 5

Casino, NSW casinotruckshow.com.au

This popular community event sees the main streets of Casino filled with trucks. In 2022, the event attracted over 300 trucks competing in 40 categories.

SEPTEMBER

Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy and Service

November

Brisbane Convoy for Kids

November 4

Brisbane, Queensland brisbaneconvoyforkids.com. au

Following a successful 2022 event, planning is already underway to make the 2023 Brisbane Convoy for Kids even bigger and better. Along with the main convoy, there will be a truck show, family fun and entertainment, and an evening fireworks display.

Illawarra Convoy

November 19 Illawarra, NSW illawarraconvoy.com.au

Touted as the largest truck and motorbike convoy in the Southern Hemisphere, the Illawarra Convoy raises funds for individuals and families affected by potentially life threatening medical conditions, together with charities that work with these people, and local hospitals.

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