Friendly Cairns-based driver Cory Robinson has shed 60kg in weight and says he feels great.
The 40-year-old truckie drives a 2001 Volvo FH12 for Mustard Seed Refrigerated Transport and was on a fatigue break in Townsville when Big Rigs saw him.
“I have been a driver most of my life and was raised around trucks. My dad George was a driver as well,” he said.
Cory was carrying meat from Biggenden in the North Burnett region and was heading towards Cairns.
“I was held up for a day recently in Cairns because of the floods,” he said.
Cory said the worst road he gets along is the Bruce Highway between Home Hill and Bowen.
As for rest areas, Cory said there are not enough for drivers, especially around Cairns.
“There are none where you can stop for a shower and most of the businesses who have them close at 6pm,” he said.
I asked Cory if he has any hobbies and he was quick to reply.
“I like watching the Supercars and have been to the Townsville event but don’t know if I will get to the coming one. Also I really am into trucks,” he said.
Despite having lost the weight and now enjoying the benefits of being healthier, Cory has one more target. “I want to lose another 30kg,” he said.