The next Memorial service will be on 25 October 2025 at Tarcutta followed by dinner that night in Wagga.
Just a reminder that Next of Kin details must be included on any application.
Items on the Memorial Wall
The ATDM committee has a policy for not putting photos etc on the Memorial Wall. Families who ask are told that the wall is a sacred site and placing items over names and on the wall defaces it. We have had flower holders built so that families and friends can honour their loved ones in an appropriate manner. We treat the wall for our industry as soldiers treat the War Memorial and expect others to do the same. Please respect the majority of the families and the committee wishes and refrain from placing anything on the wall.
Applications
Applications must be submitted by a family member and witnessed by a JP. Friends submitting applications must note down the next of kin who will be contacted for permission. Unfortunately in the formative years well meaning friends put their mates on the wall but failed to advise the families.
Applications must be sent to the Lavington address and if you have sent one in and not received a letter from Pam, our administrator, then you should call us on one of the contact numbers or resend the application to the correct address.
Upgrading of plaques
Some years back we undertook a refurbishment of the plaques due to some of the names becoming illegible. The plaques are now complete with all names etched in gold. If you find any errors please let us know.
Due to some errors from the early years several of the names were moved to the correct area ie: Accident or In Memory and some double ups were removed so if you cannot find your loved ones name please call Pam on 0407 503 605 during office hours to be guided in the right direction.
About the Australian Truck Drivers’ Memorial
The Australian Truck Drivers Memorial Wall is situated at the Southern end of the park in the main street of the small township of Tarcutta in New South Wales Australia, midway between Sydney & Melbourne. This site was chosen as the town has a long historical association with the transport industry and was situated beside the Hume Highway until the Tarcutta Bypass opened in late 2011.
Thousands gather each year to show their respect at the annual memorial service in October.
The memorial was founded in 1994 and established with funding from Recar in memory of truck drivers and those directly related to the industry who have lost their lives.
The Australian Truck Drivers Memorial Inc is a non-profit organization, run by a voluntary committee which relies on donations and sponsorship to provide and maintain the upkeep of the wall.
The memorial wall holds the names of many who lost their lives during their line of duty whilst working for the transport industry – some driving, some whilst loading and unloading and from a wide range of years. With the inclusion of the new “In Memory Of” wall, families of drivers are now able to have the names of their loved ones who have died of illness or natural causes included.
Every October there is a memorial service held at the wall in Tarcutta followed by an evening function for family and friends. This service is about remembering and paying our respects to each of those individuals whose names appear on the wall, and the addition of new names to be added each year.
It is an opportunity for family and friends to unite with others who have suffered similar loss. This annual event has brought comfort to the thousands of individuals affected by the loss of lives throughout the transport industry.
During the service there is a flower laying segment where families and loved ones are able to lay flowers or wreaths at the wall in memory of their loved one. The local ladies have a flower stall on the day.
The service is followed by an afternoon tea provided by the local Tarcutta people and held at the RSL clubrooms.
Chairs are provided for the service but it is always a good idea to bring your own and an umbrella for shade or shelter from any rain.
In the evening there is the annual memorial dinner in Wagga for families and friends, bookings can be made by calling Admin or from the invitation sent out. This evening is a fitting way to relax, have some fun and catch up with friends and others who have lost loved ones over the years.
The Australian Truck Drivers’ Memorial committee encourages Truck Drivers and other road users to undertake initiatives to reduce road accidents by encouraging Safe Driving on our roads.
Sponsors
We wish to thank the following sponsors for their ongoing support of the Australian Truck Drivers’ Memorial.
