Followmont Transport and Get Yourself Checked have unveiled the latest addition to the charity’s growing awareness fleet, a new SITRAK G5S 4×2 12-pallet rigid truck that will do more than deliver freight across the Sunshine Coast, it will help deliver an important message about men’s health and early detection.
The new vehicle features prominent branding for Australian charity Get Yourself Checked, encouraging conversations around prostate cancer awareness and reminding men to take charge of their health.
This latest addition is unique within the fleet, showcasing the new partnership between Get Yourself Checked and the 2026 Gympie Music Muster, where the charity has been selected as the festival’s official charity partner. The truck will help build awareness ahead of the event and reinforce the charity’s message as it travels throughout South East Queensland.
Based from Followmont’s Sunshine Coast depot, the truck will support customers throughout the region while serving as a moving billboard for the charity’s mission to encourage men to get checked early and start conversations that could ultimately save lives.
The new unit is the third truck in Followmont’s fleet dedicated to promoting Get Yourself Checked, joining a Volvo prime mover and a 14-pallet SITRAK rigid already carrying the message on roads throughout Queensland and New South Wales. The fleet is further supported by a dedicated Get Yourself Checked B-double trailer set, helping spread awareness to regional and metropolitan communities alike.
Get Yourself Checked was co-founded by Followmont Transport Managing Director Mark Tobin and Brett Hanly, better known as “Knuckles”, founder of Country Trucker Caps. Following their own family experiences with prostate cancer, the pair established the charity to break down the stigma surrounding men’s health and encourage more men to take a proactive approach to their wellbeing.
The charity works to improve men’s health outcomes through greater awareness, education and early detection, with a particular focus on prostate cancer. Through community engagement, fundraising and advocacy, Get Yourself Checked encourages men to understand their risks, seek regular health checks and prioritise their health.
The partnership with the Gympie Music Muster will see Get Yourself Checked engaging directly with thousands of festival attendees during the iconic four-day event, creating opportunities to raise awareness, start conversations and generate support for the charity’s ongoing work.
Followmont Transport Managing Director and Get Yourself Checked Co-Founder, Mark Tobin, said the truck was another important step in taking the message directly to communities.
“One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The reality is that most of us know someone who has been affected by it, whether it’s a mate, a father, a brother or a colleague.
“For too long there has been a stigma around talking about men’s health. We want to change that. We want blokes to check in on their mates, have the conversation and understand that getting tested is far easier than many people think.
“If this truck encourages even one person to have that conversation or book an appointment with their doctor, then it’s doing exactly what it was designed to do.”
Mr Tobin said the Gympie Music Muster partnership would help the charity connect with even more Australians and continue building momentum around its message.
“We’re incredibly grateful to the Gympie Music Muster team for selecting Get Yourself Checked as their official charity partner for this year’s event.
“The support of the Muster will help us continue raising awareness and encourage more men to take that first step and get checked.
“For us, it’s about helping people take action. Whether that’s booking a blood test, speaking with their doctor or learning more about prostate cancer, every step matters.”
The new SITRAK G5S joins Followmont’s growing fleet of modern transport equipment and will be based at the company’s Sunshine Coast depot, supporting local customers while helping carry an important message throughout the community.
