Andrew Benedek

Andrew was born in South Yarra, Victoria on the 18th September 1968. Andrew and his family moved to Dingley Village when he was a young child and continues to live there still to this day.

As a child Andrew grew up racing his paddock cars around their family property with his two older brothers. Andrew has always had a love for his cars, heavy machinery and trucks. He started off his working life as a nursery hand for Dingley Sands where he then progressed to working as a Bulldozer operator.

Andrew and his two older brothers John and Gunther started A.G.J Cartage Contractors in 1986 after purchasing their first truck, a 1974 1910A International Acco tipper. They started doing quarry demand work for Dingley Sands and supplying the local garden supplies from there and continued to grow the fleet purchasing their first trailer and 1976 2226 Mercedes Benz, two 1981 2233 Mercedes Benz truck and trailer combinations and soon to follow a 1979 MAN 320.

In 1997 Andrew became the sole owner of AGJ Cartage contractors as his brothers pursued different careers within the industry. Over the last 27 years Andrew has poured his heart and soul into growing A.G.J Cartage contractors into a thriving family business. Andrew currently has a fleet of 10 truck and trailer combinations with plans to continue its growth. The fleet is predominantly made up of Kenworth tippers with his pride and joy being his T404 Kenworth with a C15 CAT motor. As he would say they just don't make them like they used to. You will very rarely find Andrew in the office as he is always out on the road driving.

Andrew has always believed in supporting others out wherever he can, going as far as sponsoring charities and local sporting clubs. He will always believe in giving people a go and is regularly taking on new drivers with no experience to give them a new start and train them in an industry he is so passionate about.

Andrew, also known as 'bushchook' by his close family and friends is very recognisable with his long beard, bluey, stubby shorts and a VB in hand. He loves a chat and always has time for a story or three. Whether you are in need of a friend or a helping hand, Andrew will always be there.

Inducted in 2024