Alf Wilson, Author at Big Rigs

Just days out from Christmas, stranded truckie says he and his drivers can’t wait to get home

Veteran small fleet owner Dennis Dent says he’s “cranky and just wants to get home” after being stuck in Far North Queensland by flood waters in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. Read More

Alf WilsonDecember 20, 2023, 3:35 pmDecember 20, 2023

News

Operators adjust to road closures in aftermath of ex-Cyclone Jasper

Closures of major highways in North Queensland due to ex-Cyclone Jasper damage will force operators to absorb more costs, or pass them on to the customer, warns transport bosses.
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Alf WilsonDecember 20, 2023, 10:12 amDecember 20, 2023

Truck driver, Truckie Profiles

‘Some of the roads are dirt and the truck handles them well’

Veteran driver Graham Gunn, 64, walked into the Ouse Roadhouse in Tasmania and parked his flashy Iveco 4×4 across the road. Read More

Alf WilsonDecember 20, 2023, 5:44 amDecember 20, 2023

News

Big Rigs writer showcases adventures on new YouTube channel

A few months ago a friend of mine who ran a successful international press agency for decades suggested I should set up a YouTube channel with videos of events I have covered around Australia.
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Alf WilsonDecember 11, 2023, 3:06 pmDecember 14, 2023

Truckie Profiles

Trusty truck is a common sight around Tassie

It was a former hire truck and since Col Churchill purchased it three years ago this Mitsubishi Canter has been a common sight around the northern region of Tasmania. Read More

Alf WilsonDecember 8, 2023, 8:02 amDecember 5, 2023

Truckie Profiles

Brothers work side by side at family business run by their mum

Brothers Justin and John Rainbird were delivering food and general freight to the remote Hungry Wombat Roadhouse along the Lyell Highway in Tasmania in a Hino when Big Rigs saw them. Read More

Alf WilsonDecember 7, 2023, 8:06 amDecember 5, 2023

Truckie Profiles

Truck owner says eating his own veggies is the secret to health

Farmer Andrew Thompson didn’t look more than 50 when he pulled up in his Mitsubishi FK417 at Richmond in southern Tasmania. Read More

Alf WilsonDecember 7, 2023, 8:01 amDecember 5, 2023

Truckie Profiles

‘One of the boys was hit in the mouth by a flying condom’

It can be a dirty job but Andrew Krause loves being part of a team which pumps out sewers around Tasmania.
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Alf WilsonDecember 1, 2023, 4:59 pmDecember 6, 2023

News

Regional operator slugged $6.6k in controversial speed camera blitz

A North Queensland small fleet operator has accused the state government of blatant revenue-raising after four staff drivers were fined $6656 for allegedly speeding in the small town of Malanda in the Atherton Tablelands.
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Alf WilsonNovember 29, 2023, 5:30 pmNovember 30, 2023

Features

Driver helps people around Australia in Service Centre truck

For Victorian-based Robert Bean, life is a tale of travelling through six states, driving for Services Australia in trucks called Mobile Service Centres.
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Alf WilsonNovember 28, 2023, 1:35 pmDecember 7, 2023

Alf Wilson

Just days out from Christmas, stranded truckie says he and his drivers can’t wait to get home

Operators adjust to road closures in aftermath of ex-Cyclone Jasper

‘Some of the roads are dirt and the truck handles them well’

Big Rigs writer showcases adventures on new YouTube channel

Trusty truck is a common sight around Tassie

Brothers work side by side at family business run by their mum

Truck owner says eating his own veggies is the secret to health

‘One of the boys was hit in the mouth by a flying condom’

Regional operator slugged $6.6k in controversial speed camera blitz

Driver helps people around Australia in Service Centre truck

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

Outback truckie comes to the rescue

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