Razorback Truck Blockade Memorial Site

In 1979, the Razorback Truck Blockade Memorial Site became a stage for a historic showdown. Here at Razorback Mountain, truck drivers, led by men like Ted “Greendog” Stevens, took a stand against the road tax. The Razorback Truck Blockade Memorial Site commemorates this pivotal moment in Australian history. This wasn’t just a local protest. This blockade choked the only route between Sydney and Melbourne. It disrupted the nation’s supply chain and threw a spotlight on the struggles of the trucking industry. The road tax, introduced in the 1950s, had long been a source of frustration for drivers. Razorback Mountain became the focal point of their fight. Imagine almost 200 trucks parked nose to tail, a steel wall against the government. This demonstration of solidarity wasn’t planned as a nationwide event. The spark ignited here at Razorback and quickly spread across the country. The blockade held firm for nine days. The truckers’ resolve was unwavering. Finally, Premier Neville Wran conceded, agreeing to abolish the road tax. The Razorback Truck Blockade Memorial Site is a tribute to these drivers’ courage. It celebrates their victory against seemingly insurmountable odds. The men who led the blockade became heroes of the road transport industry. Their names, Ted “Greendog” Stevens, Spencer Watling, Colin Bird, Barry Grimson, and Jack Hibbert, are forever etched in the annals of Australian trucking history. Here at the Razorback Truck Blockade Memorial Site, their story lives on.