IN a bold bid to shatter stereotypes and support some of Queensland’s most vulnerable children, Mount Cotton mum and truckie Ash Anderson is rallying to become the first woman to own and drive the lead truck in the iconic Brisbane Convoy for Kids.
Her vehicle of choice? A vibrant pink 2017 MAN truck affectionately dubbed “Bubblegum Bandit” – a head-turner that represents far more than horsepower.
“I want to show what’s possible when women take the wheel – not just in trucks, but in life,” Ash said.
“And if we can raise a record-breaking amount for Hummingbird House in the process, even better.”
The annual convoy, which rolls through Brisbane each November with nearly 1000 trucks, raises vital funds for Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice.
The truck with the highest fundraising total earns the coveted front position – and this year, Ash hopes it’ll be Bubblegum Bandit leading the pack.
“Last year’s lead truck raised $110,000, so we’ve got big shoes to fill,” she said.
“But this is about more than money.
“It’s about making space for women in a male-dominated industry and showing my kids that giving back matters.”
Ash, who has been driving trucks for more than a decade, took a break from long-haul work after becoming a mum.
When she struggled to find flexible roles to fit her family life, she retrained, gained two truck-driving instructor qualifications, and launched Dynamic Truck School in January 2025.
Since then, she’s amassed a strong online following – 15,000+ Queenslanders – and more than 8.2 million views on social media in the past three months, using her platform to inspire the next generation of drivers.
“This is about community, courage and making the road a more inclusive place – and what better way to do that than in a pink truck, raising money for kids who really need our support,” she said.
