Truck driver, Truckie Profiles

Enjoying the job, where you’re more than just a number

Recently returning from Adelaide to Melbourne and Hobart, we were fortunate to catchup with ‘Jardy’ Jardine from Donald in Victoria when he pulled over for a hot cuppa at Tailem Bend.

Driving an eye-catching 2018 MP 10 685 Mack and towing an A-double set of trailers for Wilken Bulk Haulage out of Warracknabeal at the time, he was on his way into Murray Bridge with a load of wheat.

He would then be heading back home to Warracknabeal, wash the truck, and then knock off.

Jardy told us he has been with Wilkens for 21 years all up as he started an apprenticeship there as a diesel mechanic on leaving school, and apart from a spell with Brunt’s has been driving for them for 15 years now.

“It’s all good,” he told us. “Wilkens are a conventional family-owned business, and you are not just a number here, they really look after us, and run top gear, maintain it properly and do everything efficiently.

“I guess I could say that I am truly loving it, just now, no regrets about going out on the road for a living, and I would do it all again given the chance.

“All-in-all I am happy and confident that I made the right choice in taking up a career on the road.”

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