Shining bright like a ‘Diamond’
Trucking wasn’t always on the cards for Les Blennerhassett. Actually, he fell into it quite unexpectedly.
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Empowering truckies as first responders
When a road accident occurs in a regional or remote area, truckies are quite often the first on the scene. But if faced with an emergency situation, would you know what to do and how to best respond?
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Rock to Rock trip for Parkinson’s research
Three truckie mates are set to embark on a 3000km trip from Geraldton to Uluru, each driving a restored WWII military truck, to raise money for a cause close to their hearts.
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A ‘Diamond’ 300th for Blenners Transport
Blenners Transport has taken the keys to its 300th Kenworth from Brown and Hurley, a 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition T659.
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Farewell ‘Mother’: A touching tribute
Affectionately known as ‘Mother’, Boyle’s Livestock Transport matriarch Wendy Boyle was well known for her generosity and compassion.
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Taking outback driving to the extreme
Those who’ve watched Outback Truckers would recognise Steve Grahame, often covered in dust and dirt, as he delivers building supplies and all sorts of essentials to some of the most remote communities in Australia.
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Finding her calling a long way from home
Back in late 2019, Emily Marshall had landed a dream job on the other side of Australia, hauling oversize loads across WA – then she came home for Christmas, Covid-19 hit shortly after, borders closed and for a long time, that dream was out of reach.
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Final test for converter dolly
Since the converter dolly project came on the scene, it’s undergone extensive testing to see how well it performs. Now trials of the prototype have drawn to a close, with the final two operators putting it through its paces before it is sold.
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Veteran outback truckie on the struggle to find drivers
Dangerous goods driver and business owner Michael ‘Kingy’ King, who has gained a lifetime of experience out on the rough outback roads, opens up about the struggle to find good drivers.
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From the pedal to the metal
When he’s not on the road, you’ll most likely find interstate truckie Kev Harley in his shed, working on his custom metal creations.
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