Huge crowds gathered to cheer the drivers on as the vehicles made their way to Billington Showground for the family fun day on Saturday (June 13).
The event, in its eleventh year, was raising money for Scotty's Little Soldiers and the East Anglian Air Ambulance – and organiser, Graham Munt, was thrilled that the event did indeed "go out with a bang".
He said: "We had an absolutely brilliant turnout – thousands of people in the streets of Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable. It was wonderful to see all the lorries.
"We had the Dunstable Mayor come down to see us and a couple of councillors. It was really good."
The family fun day had "plenty of supporters", as crowds enjoyed food stalls, live music, a disco, tombolas, and a raffle.
To end the day, a bugler played The Last Post, before the lorries switched their lights on as a mark of respect to the fallen.
Reflecting on the highlights over the past eleven years, Graham said: "We always play The Last Post at the end of the day at 10pm at night, and the lorries turn on their lights – it's always a tearful event."
Graham confirmed that this year will be the very last truck convoy, making this moment "a bit of a choker, even for me."
Upon hearing the news, there were also people "in tears".
To date, the event has raised over a quarter of a million pounds for good causes – and Graham and his wife, Gina, would like to thank everyone who has championed the convoy over the past eleven years.
He added: "Thank you to all the supporters, especially to our main sponsors 'Brian Currie – DAF Milton Keynes' and 'WJD Doherty Tippers'. And of course to all the drivers – without them, the event couldn't go ahead; they give up their own free time."
Graham also gave a special mention in memory of Chris Morris, who has been involved with the convoy "from the start".
His 'Memorial Trophy and the 'Light Up Trophy' was won by Chris Riches Transport, of Thetford, Norfolk.
Scotty's Little Soldiers provides support for bereaved military children, while the East Anglian Air Ambulance provides "advanced critical care by air and by road to the most seriously ill and injured people".
1. Family fun
Little eyes lit up as the trucks trundled past. Image: June Essex. Photo: June Essex
2. Super spikes
The teams were proud to present their shiny and pristine vehicles for the big day. Photo: June Essex
3. Keep on truckin'
Drivers had travelled from far and wide to support the good cause. Photo: June Essex
4. Waving to the crowds
The teams enjoyed waving as friends and families lined the streets. Photo: June Essex