Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Alf WilsonJuly 29, 2024, 11:43 amAugust 2, 2024

Livestock, Truck driver, Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Alf WilsonJuly 26, 2024, 11:35 amJuly 30, 2024

Outback, Truck driver, Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Danielle GullaciJuly 24, 2024, 1:46 pmJuly 24, 2024

Truckie Profiles

Truckie has a great job with a great company

Youthful looking Roland Gibbs drives a Kenworth K200 for Pat Carew Transport based at Logan Valley in southern Queensland.
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Alf WilsonJuly 23, 2024, 9:35 amJuly 26, 2024

Truckie Profiles

Enjoying the drive to Queensland’s Far North

It was just before dusk when Big Rigs met up with friendly driver Adam Raffin who had had travelled to a variety of scenic places in Far North Queensland including Julatten and Tolga.
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Alf WilsonJuly 22, 2024, 9:32 amJuly 24, 2024

Career News, Careers & Training, Truckie Profiles, Video

Veteran truckie imparting his skills on up and coming drivers

Aged 62, Dave Bonello has over 40 years of experience in the trucking game – and more than a few interesting stories to tell. Read More

Danielle GullaciJuly 17, 2024, 1:35 pmJuly 19, 2024

Features, Truckie Profiles

Truckie to the rescue when boaties call for help

By day, you’re likely to find Keith Smith, 64, behind the wheel of the Kenworth T610SAR B-double set-up he drives for Brim’s Transport, carrying scrap cardboard and paper reels. Or you may find him by the water, coordinating his team to ensure they’re ready for action if an emergency strikes.
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Danielle GullaciJuly 16, 2024, 11:26 amJuly 16, 2024

Truckie Profiles

Veteran truckie on his favourite rest area and worst road to drive

Veteran truckie Rocky Lord drives a new DAF for Team Transport Logistics. In my opinion, he would rate as one of the most interesting drivers I have ever interviewed at random.
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Alf WilsonJuly 16, 2024, 8:51 amJuly 22, 2024

Features, Second generation, Truck driver, Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Danielle GullaciJuly 11, 2024, 9:07 amJuly 15, 2024

Outback, Truck driver, Truckie Profiles

‘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. Read More

Danielle GullaciJuly 8, 2024, 7:21 amJuly 8, 2024

Truckie Profiles

Army driver commands plenty of attention along Flinders Hwy

Livestock truckie ensures C509 is hard at work

Queensland truckie enjoying diversity of his work

Truckie has a great job with a great company

Enjoying the drive to Queensland’s Far North

Veteran truckie imparting his skills on up and coming drivers

Truckie to the rescue when boaties call for help

Veteran truckie on his favourite rest area and worst road to drive

Well-known truckie lands her dream role in the west

‘It’s always interesting and always different’ for this veteran truckie

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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