Brisbane stays strong

CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has shown immense fortitude and remarkable intent to make the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show a reality.

The challenges have been formidable. First came an ill-considered and largely egotistical attempt to end Brisbane’s reign as trucking’s premier showpiece with an alternative event in Melbourne. Then, of course, came the economic and social hardships of a global pandemic. Yet, neither has been enough to stall the association’s determination to keep this vital biennial show alive and well.

But the greatest credit, of course, goes to the multitude of exhibitors who have not only refused to fold in fear of the unknown, but remained intent on showcasing their latest and greatest products to a trucking fraternity eager for a burst of glitter after the gloom of 2020.

Indeed, the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show will be like no other, reflecting the true spirit of enduring dedication to an event that has no equal in the southern hemisphere and is increasingly