“I did come off the road and got a factory job that lasted two and a half days and I went back driving again. I couldn’t hack being inside four walls, so I never went back.”
Celebrating one of Burson’s originals
As Burson Auto Parts celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, it looks back at one of the original staff, who made an invaluable contribution to the business.
Albury operator carries on proud family tradition
In a lot of situations, particularly in road transport, the connection to a brand or product can be forged over a number of years and in the case of Tommy Carr of Albury, the association he has with the Kenworth brand extends back three generations to his grandfather David Findlay.
Shining bright like a ‘Diamond’
Trucking wasn’t always on the cards for Les Blennerhassett. Actually, he fell into it quite unexpectedly.
New Cascadia returns 1.62km per litre while running 91 tonnes
Safety was a big factor in the family-run Mills Freightlines choosing a new Cascadia for its new fleet, but so was fuel savings for husband and wife duo Paul and Jayne Mills who head up the SA operation. Read more
International is a Shaw bet in family’s milestone year
It is a fine Sunday afternoon on the historic Barragunda Station, in rural Victoria when a distinctive turquoise and white International Eagle livestock truck rumbles up the valley.
Local legends serving truckies for more than 50 years
Since 1968 Lesley Hansen and her husband Jim have run the Woodstock Roadhouse and General Store in Far North Queensland.
Rise and fall of high-flying Queensland operator
‘Take it on and think about it later’, was one of Fred Mohammed’s favourite business mottos at Crane Trucks R Us (CTRU). Read more
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.
Cascadia passes harvest season test with flying colours
Jerilderie-based Hamilton Contracting said its new Freightliner Cascadia has passed the harvest season test with flying colours. Read more