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t’s gone from a business operating two Daimler Truck dealerships during one of the most challenging periods in recent history to a leading regional dealership group serving customers across NNSW, Victoria and the ACT. Today, TriStar proudly represents Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner and Fuso through locations in Wagga Wagga, Albury, Shepparton and Canberra, delivering sales, service and parts support to businesses that play a critical role in keeping regional Australia moving. One of TriStar’s greatest strengths is the diversity of its customer base. From transport operators of all sizes to agricultural businesses, construction companies, government contractors, logistics providers and family-owned enterprises, TriStar supports a wide range of industries that rely on quality trucks and dependable aftersales support to keep their operations running efficiently. The Southern Riverina is home to some outstanding businesses, and TriStar is proud to partner with many of them. Companies such as Hicks Transport, Deni Freighters and the Purtill Group continue to invest in modern, safe and efficient transport solutions that support their growing operations and help drive economic activity throughout the region. The introduction of new Mercedes-Benz trucks into the Purtill Group fleet highlights the confidence forward-thinking businesses place in premium
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service and industry leadership. The business has grown significantly, expanded its footprint and built a team of more than 140 employees, all focused on delivering the highest standards of service across every part of the customer journey. As the transport industry continues to evolve, TriStar remains committed to supporting local businesses, investing in regional communities and helping customers find the right transport solutions for their operations. The team would like to thank its customers, partners and staff for their continued trust and support. Their success is TriStar’s success, and the business looks forward to continuing to grow alongside the industries and communities it proudly serves.
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Pretty Pine Haulage Pty Ltd director and Deniliquin Truck Show committee member John Creenaune with Holly and Craig ‘Boof’ Allitt.
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Holly Allitt and her dad Craig ‘Boof’ Allitt.
Holly’s road to trucking Driving a truck for a living is not always at the top of a list for a woman, but that’s one thing that’s quickly changing in the industry.
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or young women who grew up on farms and around the trucking industry, it’s a credible occupation that could provide some real benefits. And that’s the path Deniliquin’s Holly Allitt wants to take ... as soon as she’s finished her studies. The 18-year-old climbs behind the wheel as often as she can, when home on the farm during her breaks from Yanco Agricultural College. Right now, she’s limited to the family farm. But before too long, she’ll be able to sit for her trucking licence and be able to hit the open road. Holly has long had an interest in machinery and rural life. “It’s definitely something I’m interested in,” she said. “I suppose I’ve been around it for a long time, so I’ve just been drawn to it.” One thing about farm work and the truck driving life that appeals to Holly is the variety.
“I like that you’re not just doing the same thing every day.” HOLLY ALLITT
“I like that you’re not just doing the same thing every day, not stuck in one spot, that’s a big draw card. “I’m planning to go for my truck licence pretty soon; it’s the first step, I guess. “At the moment I just drive around the farm, but being able to take the truck out on the roads will be a big help.”
The truck Holly has her heart set on driving on a regular basis is the family’s Western Star FX 4800. With the help of her dad Craig, better known as ‘Boof’, she took it to the Pretty Pine Father’s Day Market & Expo and won the Pretty Pine Haulage Farm Truck of the Show award. “I wasn’t expecting to win. It was definitely a nice surprise,” Holly said. “Some of the other trucks on the day looked great.” Craig says while he supports Holly’s future goals, the downside is that he’ll be replaced as driver. “As soon as she can get her licence for the roads, I’ll have to spend my time in the header,” he laughed. “We’ve had the truck for 10 years, and Holly drives it around the farm. She can cart herself around well. “It’s a generational farm, and Holly’s committed to stepping into the next chapter.”
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Three more legends take their place Three respected figures of the Riverina transport industry have taken their place among the region’s trucking legends, following another successful Deniliquin & District Transport Industry Wall of Fame induction weekend.
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lthough the annual Truck Show was not held this year, industry supporters still turned out in force for the September 19 induction dinner and Sunday’s memorial service, celebrating the men and women who helped build and sustain road transport across the district. Four new nominations were accepted for Wall of Fame consideration in 2026, with Kelvin Baxter, Wayne Kempton, Brian ‘The Pom’ Hearn (dec) and Leslie Hood (dec) joining the list of future candidates. For Kelvin Baxter, however, recognition came immediately. The long-time transport operator was named as one of this year’s inductees alongside Les Bond and the late Simon Edmunds. Mr Baxter said the recognition was especially meaningful given the calibre of people who have contributed to the industry. “I really will treasure this award,” he said. “It means a lot to me, and I thank those that nominated me. “There are a lot of good operators doing this job. “Our industry is not an easy one, so to be recognised like this is an honour.” The induction recognised decades of dedication to transport, with each recipient having played an important role in supporting freight and industry throughout the region. The evening also acknowledged the volunteers whose efforts have helped keep the Deniliquin &
Jo Austin accepted a Wall of Fame nomination on behalf of Brian ‘The Pom’ Hearn.
Margaret and Ron Brown were recognised for their service to the event’s organising committee.
District Transport Industry Truck Show & Industry Expo and Wall of Fame operating for many years. Special committee awards were presented to former president Leesa Muir, Ash Gray, and Ron and Margaret Brown for their ongoing contribution to the event and the wider transport community. Industry leaders were well represented among the guest speakers, including Paul Fellows from NatRoad and TruckSafe, Graham Thomson Motors CEO Gerard Michel, Adam Cain from AxleFix, Alina
Wall of Fame nominee Wayne Kempton.
Hawkins from the Livestock & Rural Transporters Association of Victoria, and Purtill Group managing director Neville Purtill. Providing the lighter side of the evening was renowned transport cartoonist Steven ‘Tex’ Bloomfield of Bloomfield Cartoons. The former highway patrol officer entertained guests with stories from his policing days, including tales of radar detection and the legendary Pilliga Yowie. Around $10,000 was raised through raffles and auctions during the evening. “The night was a success, it really went well, everyone was happy,” organiser John Creenaune said. The weekend concluded with a memorial service at the Wall of Legends rest stop, where about 40 people gathered to remember industry members who have passed away. Evan Whitbourne opened the service and read the names of the newly inducted members before chaplain Josh Renn led a minute’s silence in honour of those no longer with us. “It was a beautiful service, honoured the ones passed, the weather was good, it was fitting,” Mr Creenaune said. The Wall of Fame continues to grow as a lasting tribute to the operators, drivers, mechanics and transport pioneers whose efforts helped shape one of regional Australia’s proudest trucking communities.
Rhys Edwards-Hood accepts the Wall of Fame nomination for his father Leslie Hood.
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Les Bond and Anthony Joss with the 57-seater zero emissions bus that joined the Dysons fleet in 2024.
Les still rolling after 58 years Leslie Bond’s long and distinguished career in the transport industry spans more than five decades and reflects a lifetime of dedication to keeping Australia’s freight networks moving.
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he 2026 Deniliquin & District Transport Industry Wall of Fame inductee was born in 1947 and left school at 15, and spent two years working on the family dairy farm before taking up work in shearing sheds around the Deniliquin district. At 21, Les began what would become a lifelong career in transport. He joined Les Jones of Hay, hauling general freight and livestock across Australia behind the wheel of an International truck. He later moved to South Australia to work with Lake City Freighters at Mount Gambier, a company that would eventually become the well-known Scotts of Mount Gambier, where he drove a Dodge truck for five years. Returning to Deniliquin, Les combined part-time work with local livestock carriers Grimison’s and Murphy’s while also helping out as a taxi driver.
He then joined Knights of Kilmore in the bulk liquid haulage sector, spending 15 years as a company driver, primarily operating International trucks. An opportunity to purchase his own truck saw Les become a full-time subcontractor with Knights, running a cab-over Kenworth. In 1989, he returned to his hometown and began subcontracting for Deniliquin Freighters, where he spent many years and eventually concluded his truck driving career. Never one to slow down, Les transitioned to bus driving with Purtill’s Coaches, which later became Dyson’s Bus Services. Even today, he remains behind the wheel occasionally, continuing a remarkable transport career that has helped connect communities and industries across Australia.
Wall of Fame inductee Les Bond.
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A pillar of Australian transport Kel and Marilyn Baxter packed and ready for this year’s Crawlin the Hume event.
Kelvin’s trucking career began at the age of 17, in 1968, behind the wheel of his father’s 1951 Bedford tipper, carting grain from local farms to district silos during harvest.
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rom those humble beginnings, Kel built what would become one of the Riverina’s most respected transport businesses. It would later earn him accolades on a national and local scale, including the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame in 2015, his selection as a Kenworth Legend in 2019 and as a 2026 inductee of the Deniliquin & District transport Industry Wall of Fame. Alongside George Fenton and Fred Driscoll in 1984, Kel launched interstate freight operations to Melbourne, laying the foundations for Baxter Transport. What started with a handful of trucks has grown into a major transport and farming enterprise, with up to 55 trucks operating across Australia and a workforce of about 80 employees.
For more than five decades, Kel has been a passionate advocate for the road transport industry. He has served on numerous industry bodies, including the Australian Road Train Association, the National Association of Transport Operators Road Board, and the Road Train and High Productivity Freight Vehicle Committee. He played a leading role in securing road train access to rice receival sites and was instrumental in the introduction of B-Triples and AB-Triples across regional NSW, helping drive productivity and safety improvements throughout the freight sector. A former chairman and life member of the Australian Trucking Association’s Industry Technical Council, Kel has earned a reputation as a tireless campaigner for the transport industry and regional Australia.
Wall of Fame inductee Kelvin Baxter.
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From farm boy to trucker Simon Edmunds was a true Riverina character whose life was defined by hard work, mateship and a lifelong passion for trucks.
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e grew up on the family property, ‘Mooroolbark’ near Moulamein, and attended schools in both Moulamein and Deniliquin. While school was not his favourite place, by the age of 15 (in 1974) he had returned home to help his father, Peter, on the family farm. When the family eventually sold the property, Simon took his first steps into the transport industry, approaching local carrier Ian Chessells for a driving job. For the next two years he transported grain and fertiliser between Deniliquin, Melbourne and Geelong, gaining valuable experience behind the wheel. It kickstarted a career that led to Simon being inducted into the Deniliquin & District Transport Industry Wall of Fame this year. When he was unable to drive for a brief period, Simon worked for the Purtill family at the North Deniliquin Truck Stop, cooking meals and serving fuel, a role he thoroughly enjoyed. But it was not long before Simon was drawn back to the transport industry. He joined Ashley Ross in Finley, travelling interstate and hauling bulk freight across Australia. After a couple of years on the road, a chance encounter with Ted Fitzmaurice changed the course of his career. Following Ted’s advice, Simon met transport operator Sherby Grimison and, after
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sharing a few beers and a conversation, accepted a position with the Grimison operation. In Simon’s own words, “the rest is history”. For the next 33 years, Simon either worked directly for Grimisons or subcontracted to the company with his own truck. He became a familiar and respected figure in the livestock transport industry, travelling throughout Australia and earning the admiration of colleagues and customers alike. Simon had a particular love for Western Star trucks. Even as much of the Grimison fleet transitioned to Kenworths, he remained loyal to his beloved Western Star. He relished every aspect of trucking: the freedom of the open road, the power and presentation of a quality truck, the solitude of long-distance driving and, most importantly, the camaraderie shared among transport workers. Most people knew Simon by his nickname, ‘Peko’. The story behind the name dates back to a television bear character that reminded children it was bedtime each evening. While travelling with friends one night, Simon suggested stopping earlier than usual to camp. One of his mates joked that he was just like ‘Peko the Bear’, wanting to pull up before dark, and the nickname stuck for life. Sadly, Simon was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. Despite the challenges of his illness, he
continued working whenever he could and remained closely connected to the industry he loved. After a long and courageous battle, Simon passed away in June 2021.
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Peter Edmunds accepts his father’s Wall of Fame plaque.
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Wall of Fame inductees through the years The Deniliquin & District Transport Industry Wall of Fame was established in 2016 to recognise people who have made a significant contribution to the transport industry across Deniliquin and the wider Southern Riverina region. The Wall of Fame takes pride of place at the Legend’s Rest parking pay in north Deniliquin.
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n initiative of the Deniliquin Truck Show & Industry Expo committee, the induction dinner is traditionally part of a three day weekend which also includes a truck show and expo and a memorial service, paying tribute to industry members no longer with us. Inductees and those memorialised are added to the Deniliquin & District Transport Industry Wall of Fame monument at the rest stop in north Deniliquin. It’s because of this, the area has been renamed Legend’s Rest. For details on how to nominate for the Wall of Fame, or to order a plaque for the memorial wall, see the ad on this page or go to www.denitruckshow.com.au. The full Wall of Fame list is as follows:
2016 David ‘Sherbie’ Grimison Alan Murphy Kate Murphy
2017 Neil Scott Ludvic ‘Victa’ Lumbar Allan Watson
2018 Keith Purtill Laurence ‘Curly’ Martin Gary Plant
2019 Gerald ‘John’ Beckton Gary ‘Joe’ Hussey Phyllis Jones
2020 Helen Dann Peter James Clarke Seymours Transport
2021 Harry and Phillip Meadowcroft Robert James Pearse Ronald Charles Brown
2022 Edwin Carter Stanley Gardiner Kevin Gough
2023 Herbert Grimison Kenneth ‘Tex’ Maher David ‘Speed’ Mahon
2024 Ray Brooks Kenneth Grimison Kenneth ‘Brambles’ Seignior Terence Grimison
2025 Jacqueline ‘Lady John’ Southern Edward ‘Ted’ Fitzmaurice Graeme ‘Pegleg’ Unwin Wayne Scott Stuart McCallum Neville John Jones
The 2020 and 2021 Wall of Fame inductees (from left) Helen Dann, Lorraine Baker representing Seymours Transport, Karen Martin on behalf of Harry and Phillip Meadowcroft, Mary Clark on behalf of her husband Peter, and Ron Brown, who also accepted an award on behalf of Robert Pearse.
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Paul Fellows with his 1984 K125 Cabover Kenworth which once belonged to trucking industry colleague and “true gentleman” Alan Murphy.
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Priscilla Murphy, Jake Wharton and Geoff Murphy with Paul Fellows, and the J Murphy & Sons truck.
Dream rig with a story to tell Every truck Paul Fellows owns is special in its own right, but there’s only one that he refers to as the “community’s truck”.
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aking pride of place in his shed is a 1984 K125 Cabover Kenworth which once belonged to
trucking industry colleague and “true gentleman” Alan Murphy. Paul’s dream rig, once he had it in his grasp he couldn’t bear to rebrand the truck in his Fellows colours. Instead, the truck has been restored as a lasting tribute to Alan and his family’s business - J Murphy & Sons - which, while no longer operating, is a Deni icon, having been established in 1922. It was almost new when Paul first set eyes on the truck, and he’s had a special and emotional connection to it ever since. It was the very truck that helped him set up his new life in Deniliquin, delivering sheep to his farm after relocating from Queensland. Alan was behind the wheel. He admired the truck from afar for several years after, drawn to it every time he spotted it on the road or going from farm-to-farm across the region. He finally got his chance to drive it, once the truck had passed to its second owner.
“A lot of old trucks like this end up at the wreckers, but I just wanted to preserve a bit of history and the stories that go with it.” PAUL FELLOWS
“Lindsay Park owned it by this stage, and he was working with us stripping rice on Noel Graham’s property. “Something was needed from in town, and he asked if I would be okay in it. I couldn’t believe I’d finally get to drive it.” After a few minutes into that first drive, Paul realised something was not quite right. “It’s got an air seat, and I was driving into town it kept going down. I had to continually pump it back up.
“Funnily enough, when I bought it myself 25 years later, I’d not long driven away with it when the seat went down. All these years later, and it was still causing trouble. “When I investigated, I noticed that a nut holding the air line to the seat had fallen off, and there was a tiny slit in the hose. It took only 10 seconds to fix it.” Paul said it was only by chance - and generosity that the truck remained in the community and came into his possession. “It was the middle of the night, and I was looking at the listings with Deals on Wheels, and there it was. “I made inquiries, and they said an offer had already been made. “I explained my connection and that my plan was to restore it as a tribute to the Murphys, and after a little while I got a call from Lindsay. “When he learned more about what I was hoping to do with it, he decided to sell it to me instead.” While technically called a restoration, Paul said he actually had very little to do to the truck after it was finally his. Story continues page 15…
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“The motor was good, the transmission good,” he said. “It’s been registered and running the whole time, it just needed a bit of a freshen up. “That’s the thing about Kenworths. They’re Australian made to withstand Australian conditions. Its lifespan is a testament to the manufacturing.” Paul completed the chassis and engine painting himself, and employed a Shepparton company to rejuvenate the cab in J Murphy & Sons colours and branding - but with some of the hand-painted swirl flourishes Paul prefers. And Paul smiles when thinking how Alan would have scoffed at some of the care taken with the appearance. “Murph wasn’t one for tricked-up trucks, and he’d be rolling in his grave that the bumper and tanks are polished up,” he laughed. A “classic truck”, Paul said most of the features are original and standard. It has twin overcab exhausts and overcab air intakes, a Cummins NTC-400 engine coupled to a 15-speed Road Ranger, 4.3 diffs riding on
Hendricksen walking beam suspension and rated to 90 tonnes. It boasts a full instrument panel, fuel scoop, twin stacks, Kingswood brown vinyl interior, a lot of Ford parts (thanks to an ex-Ford employee being involved in the design) and even a Murphy switch gauge which became obsolete when engines went electric. “A lot of old trucks like this end up at the wreckers, but I just wanted to preserve a bit of history and the stories that go with it,” Paul said. “Alan was an amazing man, and I credit him with changing my perception of people in transport. “The Murphy family was just stoked when they saw it. “People come to our yards just to see the truck, and so many people have a connection to it. “Chris Tresize, who drove for me for 10 years, used to tell me stories about going away in it with his dad. “And it’s one of two trucks that were used for the design of the Deniliquin & District Transport Industry Wall of Fame logo. “So it’s our truck, but it’s the community who really owns it.”
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Keeping ag freight moving Kelvin Baxter Transport, commonly known as Baxter Transport, has established itself as a leading freight provider servicing Australia’s agricultural sector.
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perating from Marshes Rd in Berrigan, the company specialises in the transportation of bulk agricultural commodities across the eastern states, supporting both domestic and export grain markets. This harvest season, conditions that make it tough for farmers across the country is allowing the business to concentrate more on local needs. “We are open for bookings, to work with farmers to bring in what’s shaping up as very big harvest in our region,” business founder Kel Baxter said. “Typically we start harvest cartage in Queensland and work our way down through NSW and into Victoria. “However, Queensland and Northern NSW are in drought, so this year we will have more capacity locally. “We’ll then work through Victoria and into South Australia, where large harvests are expected.” With more than 35 years of industry experience, Baxter Transport has built a reputation for reliability, efficiency, and strong knowledge of the grain and bulk commodity supply chain.
The company operates modern bulk tipper fleets and utilises higher productivity freight vehicles (HPFVs) where appropriate, allowing larger freight volumes to be moved safely and cost effectively. This approach helps reduce transport costs while improving productivity for agricultural businesses throughout the region. Safety and technology are also central to the company’s operations. Baxter Transport highlights the use of modern equipment, vehicle technology, and integrated freight management systems to ensure the secure movement of goods and the safety of both employees and road The company works closely with farmers, grain traders, storage facilities, and export operators to ensure the smooth movement of commodities from farms and silos to processing plants, ports, and other destinations. A key strength of Baxter Transport is its focus on freight efficiency.
users. The business maintains a strong commitment to professional service and responsive logistics support for its customers. As an important regional employer and service provider, Baxter Transport contributes to the economic strength of Berrigan and the wider Riverina area.
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Trusted transport solutions Dunn’s Engineering has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality engineering, trailer manufacturing, and repair services to customers across the region.
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stablished by Andrew Dunn in 2000, the Deniliquin business began as a repair workshop
and quickly expanded to meet the growing needs of local transport operators and agricultural businesses. Over the years, Dunn’s Engineering has become a trusted name in the transport sector, specialising in the design and manufacture of stock crates, trailers, and dollies. The team work closely with customers to create custom-built solutions tailored to specific operational requirements. Its Australian Design Rules-approved trailers are manufactured on-site, ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with Australian standards.
The business is well known for its practical approach and commitment to customer service. With extensive industry knowledge, the team understands the demands placed on transport equipment and focuses on delivering products that improve efficiency, reliability, and durability. Whether undertaking major fabrication projects, trailer repairs, or specialised engineering work, Dunn’s Engineering aims to provide solutions that help customers achieve their business goals. Based on Barham Rd in Deniliquin, the company serves a diverse range of clients, including farmers, transport operators, and regional businesses. Its continued growth reflects the strength of the local economy and the importance of engineering services in supporting rural industries.
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