Veteran truckie heads into semi retirement after 60 years in the transport game
Ian Porter was just 17 when his cousin introduced him to interstate haulage – and has now spent 60 years in the transport sector.
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Ready-made meals from home keep Victorian truckie fuelled on road
Victorian truckie Adrian Nelson had delivered a jet engine he had picked up at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport in the far north when he stopped for a chat.
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A special treat to celebrate truckie’s 70th birthday
Truck driver Robert Willmette will celebrate his 70th birthday on Melbourne Cup Day on November 5.
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Lack of adequate parking a major concern for truckies
A major concern for truck driver Patty Moulds is pulling up at a rest area and being unable to find a parking space because of caravans.
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Triple the fun for this former mechanic turned truckie
Former mechanic Ryan Mckenzie loves driving triple road trains around Australia, including to remote parts of the Northern Territory.
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Veteran truckie on the road for over 50 years
A flashy Kenworth T909 driven by veteran truckie Chris Binks is often referred to as the Yellow Submarine.
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Veteran truckie is still lovin’ it after 34 years
Still at the Little River BP on our way to catch the ‘Spirit of Tasmania’ at Geelong, we were fortunate to catch up with Craig Lansdown from Kooweerup who had also dropped in for a quick cuppa and a quick break.
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Night-runner well looked after driving for Moreland’s
Passing through Dartmoor recently we were fortunate to catch up with our elusive old night-running friend, Tommy Buckle.
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From one generation to the next
After starting his business with his late father 15 years ago, this inspiring outback automotive recycler is now passing his skills onto his young son.
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Delivering produce around the tropics
Truck driver Janitta Kippen, 29, delivers produce around North Queensland in her job for Geoff Richards Transport.
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