Four times the fun for outback cattle carter
“Trucking is everything I am, who I identify with. For me, this is the dream,” said Darwin-based quad road train driver Kattie Risk, 36.
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A ‘real’ truck and an awesome boss: truckie counts his blessings
After almost 20 years in Tasmania, we recently made a short return road trip to South Australia and Victoria.
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On the road for 20 years
Near Tailem Bend in South Australia, we caught up with Jason Vanderwel from Colac when he stopped over for a quick refreshment break.
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Switch from tourism to trucking the right move
For 20 years Marty Coates had worked as a water rafting tourist guide before snaring his ideal job as a truck driver.
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Dream job at family-based company
Passing through Horsham, Big Rigs caught up with Michael Harris from Wagga Wagga when he stopped for a cuppa.
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On the road for 50 years – and counting
Owner operator Steve Krahe was fuelling up his 2006 model Freightliner Argosy at the Gold City Roadhouse on the outskirts of Charters Towers when Big Rigs saw him.
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Rocke solid roles for this pair
David “Butch” Butcher and William Cockerell, both from Geelong, were stopped at Little River on their way from Melbourne to home.
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Queensland trucking family keeps the wheels turning
Based in Mount Garnet in Far North Queensland, Smith Brothers Transport has been a respected company in the industry for more than 30 years.
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The right truck for the job
Driving an Isuzu 8.7 tonne tipper, young driver Kayle Wright, 30, is a common sight around Townsville.
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30-year-old Kenworth doesn’t miss a beat for Queensland operator
Small fleet operator Matt Binsted was hooking up trailers loaded with hay when Big Rigs saw him in the parking area of the Caltex Calcium Roadhouse just after noon recently.
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