Truck driver, Truckie Profiles Truckie helps to get the show on the road When Big Rigs saw driver Andrew Henderson in Townsville, he had just driven in from Sydney, carrying equipment to set up a marquee. Read More Alf WilsonJune 20, 2025, 6:26 amJune 16, 2025
News Wartime bomber restored before making its way to new home A Douglas A-20 Havoc Bomber was recently transported by road from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley to the Port of Townsville. Read More Alf WilsonJune 16, 2025, 3:05 pmJune 17, 2025
Truck driver, Truckie Profiles Three decades on the road for former champion bull rider Former champion bull rider Brad Howe has a sleeper box in his Kenworth but prefers to stay overnight at motels when he’s away from home. Read More Alf WilsonJune 16, 2025, 11:23 amJune 16, 2025
Truckie Profiles Passion runs deep for long-time truckie When Big Rigs saw driver Mark Chapman at the Port Access Road breakdown pad in Townsville, he was checking over his load of fertiliser. Read More Alf WilsonJune 11, 2025, 11:31 amJune 2, 2025
Truckie Profiles 40 years on the road Darren Sergeant, 58, works for Northline based at Townsville and carts general freight throughout the region. Read More Alf WilsonJune 5, 2025, 6:29 amJune 5, 2025
Truckie Profiles Trucking on for two decades Christine Kake is currently behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz, working for Nolan’s Interstate Transport. Read More Alf WilsonJune 2, 2025, 11:20 amJune 2, 2025
Truck driver, Truckie Profiles 25 years in the driver’s seat Friendly driver Brett Woodbridge drives a modern Kenworth for Lindsay Transport and had delivered avocados when he stopped to chat. Read More Alf WilsonMay 28, 2025, 12:05 pmMay 19, 2025
News, Truck events Truckies turn out in record numbers for charity fundraiser in Townsville A record number of 287 trucks participated in the Power 100 Convoy for the Cure in Townsville on Sunday, May 25.Read More Alf WilsonMay 25, 2025, 6:43 pmMay 25, 2025
Truck driver, Truckie Profiles On the road for over 50 years Although Neil MacDonald had been held up for five days, he was in a happy frame of mind when I saw him. Read More Alf WilsonMay 23, 2025, 11:51 amMay 19, 2025
Truck driver, Truckie Profiles Veteran truckie hits the road for special motorbike ride honouring his son Veteran driver Rob Smith drives a DAF for Remondis, based at Townsville. Read More Alf WilsonMay 22, 2025, 11:57 amMay 19, 2025