Based at Yatala in southern Queensland, Darrell Orr was parked up in his Kenworth T410 at the Frances Creek rest area on the Bruce Highway, south of Ingham, when Big Rigs saw him and stopped for a chat.
Darrell, 58, works for Fulton Hogan and was carrying asphalt for roadworks just up the highway. “I am waiting for a call to start the delivery,” he said.
There were a lot of roadworks on that Townsville to Ingham section of the Bruce Highway.
A truckie for 30 years, Darrell says he loves the job. Asked about roadhouses, he said he doesn’t tend to stop at many.
Darrell rates the worst road as the Mackay to Rockhampton stretch of the Bruce Highway.
He said the Frances Creek rest area was ideal with toilets and enough parking space for trucks.
A West Tigers supporter in the NRL, Darrell hopes they improve in the 2025 season after finishing with the dreaded wooden spoon this year.
Darrell is looking forward to time off over Christmas to spend with family before getting back on the road in the new year.