‘It’s never too late to try something new’
After over 20 years operating heavy machinery at Queensland’s mines, Daniel Gray was looking for a career change. The freedom of the road is what lured him towards trucking.
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The truckie helping to keep the Snowy Mountains fuelled
With over a decade of experience behind the wheel, Lowes Petroleum truckie Steve Kay talks about life on the road as he delivers fuel to the ski slopes.
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‘This is the best move I’ve ever made’
After being offered the job of her dreams, experienced MC truckie Corrina Riley didn’t hesitate to make the move some 600 kilometres away to outback Queensland.
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New guide to help uptake of fatigue and distraction technologies
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released new “good practice” guidance to support industry uptake of fatigue and distraction technologies (FDDT), such as Seeing Machines’ Guardian unit.
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Army driver commands plenty of attention along Flinders Hwy
Joshua Carlton was driving one of two Mack Super-Liners which were heading along the Flinders Highway. One was hauling an army tank which I was following as it cruised along and the other was carrying a truck.
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Livestock truckie ensures C509 is hard at work
Veteran owner operator Brian Smith was parked at the Puma Gold City Roadhouse, sitting in his new Kenworth C509 when Big Rigs got to yarn to him.
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Queensland truckie enjoying diversity of his work
After spending 16 years in the army, where he progressed from a medium rigid through to a multi combination driver’s licence, Steve Beasy moved straight into the transport industry – and he hasn’t looked back.
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Well-known truckie lands her dream role in the west
Having found her calling behind the wheel, this second-generation truckie is taking over 78,000 Instagram followers along for the ride.
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‘It’s always interesting and always different’ for this veteran truckie
Having spent three decades in the industry, this WA-based road train operator says once transport gets in your system, it’s pretty hard to shake.
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Outback truckie’s varied roles take another adventurous turn
For Colin Reid, 60, his truck driving roles have been as diverse as the terrain he’s travelled.
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