History of the Show

What started as a small local display, at Casino Show and Casino Beef Week has grown into one of Australia’s greatest and most respected trucking events. Bob Webster and Frank Evans, two heavily affiliated men within the local transport industry, worked together to incorporate trucks into life at Casino in the 80’s and 90’s.

Many years later, and after the demise of the Lismore Truck Show, a local driver, Darren Goodwin, thought it was time to fill the void left behind. He brought on board Greg Lollback, or “Tiny”, as he was affectionately known, who was considered to be a senior driver in the area and had a wealth of knowledge of the industry in every way.

The event hasn’t stopped growing and now every year, the streets of Casino CBD fill with chrome, pride, horsepower, families, and the kind of atmosphere you only get when thousands of people who love trucks come together in one place.

From old-school classics to today’s working rigs, this show isn’t about egos, it’s about the people behind the wheel and the passion that keeps this industry rolling.

From 83 trucks in 2012… to record rigs and 40,000+ spectators today — that’s history.

from small beginnings to the truck show that stops the nation

Hall of fame

Heavy Haulage Australia with Kenworth T908 “Tri Me”

2012

83 trucks turned up for the first official show

Heavy Haulage Australia with Kenworth T908 “Tri Me”
National Heavy Haulage taking the title of Rig of the Show with a large C509.

2013

Show grows to 110 trucks, with the parade through Casino streets

National Heavy Haulage taking the title of Rig of the Show with a large C509.
SRV Freight Services blew us away with their Kenworth T950 Tradition taking our Rig of the Show award home, driven by the late Mick Powell.

2014

Weather-delayed til September event returns strong with standout rigs on display

SRV Freight Services blew us away with their Kenworth T950 Tradition taking our Rig of the Show award home, driven by the late Mick Powell.
Churchill Refrigerated Transport went home with the Rig of the Show, piloted by Mitch Hargy.

2015

The show moves into the Casino CBD for the first full street takeover

Churchill Refrigerated Transport went home with the Rig of the Show, piloted by Mitch Hargy.
Mark from Causley Transport won the legendary 2016 Rig of the Show with his red Kenworth T909.

2016

150 rigs and thousands of spectators fill the town

Mark from Causley Transport won the legendary 2016 Rig of the Show with his red Kenworth T909.
Cody from O’Neills Haulage took home Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show award. 

2017

Another 150 rigs and a packed program of trucks and entertainment

Cody from O’Neills Haulage took home Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show award. 
SRV Road Freight knocked us all off our feet with their T900 Legend “100 Reasons”, which was exceptionally presented by Wayne Ball.

2018

200 rigs, live music, FMX show, and big crowds in the CBD

SRV Road Freight knocked us all off our feet with their T900 Legend “100 Reasons”, which was exceptionally presented by Wayne Ball.
SRV Road Freight knocked us all off our feet with their T900 Legend “100 Reasons”, which was exceptionally presented by Wayne Ball.

2019

Over 200 trucks with working, vintage, and restored rigs on show

SRV Road Freight knocked us all off our feet with their T900 Legend “100 Reasons”, which was exceptionally presented by Wayne Ball.
MFT took home the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show award with their Kenworth C509 “Lone Ranger” driven by Jon Fleming.

2022

Big comeback with 375 trucks taking over the streets

MFT took home the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show award with their Kenworth C509 “Lone Ranger” driven by Jon Fleming.
Congratulations Luke Wilson from Bulmers Transport who won the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show with his Kenworth T908!

2023

600+ trucks and 14,000+ spectators

Congratulations Luke Wilson from Bulmers Transport who won the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show with his Kenworth T908!
Andrew Salter of A&J Salter Oversize Transport and Pilot Service took home the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show award with his Kenworth K200.

2024

620 trucks and 30,000+ attendees, the biggest crowd to date

Andrew Salter of A&J Salter Oversize Transport and Pilot Service took home the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show award with his Kenworth K200.
This year saw a first, with a dual winner of the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show Award. Chris and Andrew from Muscat Haulage with their immaculate Kenworth T900 Legend.

2025

43,000+ attendees and nearly $5 million into the local economy

This year saw a first, with a dual winner of the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show Award. Chris and Andrew from Muscat Haulage with their immaculate Kenworth T900 Legend.

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