In its second year, the Commercial Club Convoy for Kids 2015 attracted similar crowd numbers to its first event and raised about $8000 so far, with some donations still to be finalised. 

The day supported Country Hope and Give Me 5 for Kids, which both help sick children in this region and their families.

Derek Boyer, formerly of Albury and known as Australia’s strongest man, pulled the first truck to start the convoy at the Barnawartha BP Service Station.

“I'm in the truck pulling business," Mr Boyer said. 

"It was fittingly appropriate.

"What you have here today is over $50 million worth of vehicle as a show of support for some great local charities.”

Churchill Transport, represented by nine trucks, led the event, an honour that was auctioned off for about $2000 as part of the fundraising.

Country Hope Albury manager Nikki Grae said one of the charity’s volunteers came up with the original idea for the day.

"He's a truckie himself, he said, 'Wouldn't it be wonderful to hold a convoy locally?',” she said.

The organisers contacted truck companies directly and also promoted the event through social media.

"The truckies, I think they're quite a closeknit group of people and the word just spread,” Ms Grae said.

“They were quite excited.

"The trucking industry is very under-recognised in the Albury-Wodonga area, so it's a bit of a celebration for the trucking industry as well as supporting local charities." 

Once gathered at the showgrounds, the trucks stood on display for the crowds who attended the day.

Other vehicles, including classic, custom, hot rod and vintage cars, also gleamed in the sunshine that attracted many families. 

A woodchopping event, dancers, rides and sideshows featured on the program as well.

Ms Grae thanked all those who helped run the convoy.

"We've had a great turn-out of support from volunteers, which is wonderful," she said.