IT’S FULL speed ahead as Casino gears up to welcome the greatest truck show in the Southern Hemisphere, with excitement building as the 2026 North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show motors toward another landmark year. Now firmly established as an unmissable highlight on the calendar of truck enthusiasts across the nation, the Casino Truck Show will return to the Casino CBD, with Friday Night Lights on 31 July and the Main Show on Saturday 1 August.
The Casino Truck Show is a celebration of innovation, craftsmanship and community spirit, recognising the pride and dedication of the men and women who keep Australia moving.
Richmond Valley Council General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said anticipation was high as preparations gathered momentum for another standout year celebrating the transport industry.
“With fewer than 100 days to go, the countdown is well and truly on for one of Australia’s premier trucking events,” Mr Macdonald said.
“Each year, the Casino Truck Show continues to grow, attracting industry leaders, passionate owner-operators and thousands of visitors from across the country to the heart of Casino.”
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an expanded Friday Night Lights set to shine brighter in 2026. The popular opening-night celebration will feature a spectacular illuminated truck display, live music and displays delivering a festival-style start to a weekend dedicated to the pride and passion of the transport industry.
Camping sites are available at the Casino Showground, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the full Truck Show experience across the weekend.
Mr Macdonald said the event was a boon for the Richmond Valley, bringing millions to the local economy. He encouraged people to take advantage of the show’s multiple days and explore what the area had to offer.
“The Richmond Valley is proud to host this nationally recognised event, and we’d encourage everyone to come and experience what makes this show truly special,” Mr Macdonald said.
Event co-founder Darren Goodwin said the level of interest from drivers, sponsors and enthusiasts still amazed him.
“We also extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and partners whose continued support ensures the ongoing success of this iconic event.” Mr Goodwin said.
The ever-popular street parade will once again draw crowds from across the region, complemented by a full program of live music, street entertainment, industry exhibits and family-friendly attractions. North Coast Petroleum continues as the Naming Rights Sponsor, alongside Dawson’s Haulage as the Parade Naming Sponsor. Pittsworth Fleet Maintenance joins the event as the new Friday Night Lights Sponsor, supporting the continued growth of this crowd-favourite feature. The event is proudly supported by Official Media Partner Prime Creative Media, while Heavy Haulage Assets’ Jon Kelly returns as Event Ambassador, bringing his respected industry voice and expertise to the show.
Aside from principal sponsors North Coast Petroleum and Dawson’s Haulage, a number of well-known industry companies are supporting many categories and prizes up for grabs. These include:
- Rig of the Show Prize Sponsor – RTE Custom Trucks
- Judged Elite Sponsor – Country Trucker Caps
- Supreme Show Truck Sponsor – Trucker Lid Co
- Show Truck Champions Sponsor – Wales Heavy Vehicle Repairs
- Robuk Randoms Sponsor – Robuk Engineering
- Elite Fleet Sponsor – Ampol
- Industry Pride and Passion Sponsor – Tefol
- Elite Paint Series Sponsor – Masterart Designs
- Through the Years Sponsor – Mader Group
- Fleet Excellence Sponsor – Chevron Finance
- Trophy Sponsor – Brown and Hurley
- Highway Heritage Sponsor – Highway Lights
- Future Operator Sponsor – VE Group
- Best Owner/Driver Sponsor – Reflection Metal Polishing
- The Five Star Selection Sponsor – Transport Insurance Solutions
- Stage Sponsors – Levanta and Schaeffers Transport
- Premium Exhibitor Sponsors: Omikron Auto Detailing Products, Lelox, RC Metalcraft, DA Campbell, Moore Trailers, Vortox, Alltruck Diesel Repairs, Scott Taylor Motorsport, All American Custom Chrome, Aircans Australia, Polarshade and S&S Heavy Haulage.
Entries open on July 13, and the cost for entry has been kept low remaining at $30 per truck, with the show limited to 550 trucks.
Stay tuned to the Casino Truck Show’s website and social media pages for updates.