Unlike many outback truckies, Jai McDougall, 41, didn’t grow up around trucks, nor did he start driving them as soon as he was of age.
Working WA’s bumper grain harvest
Perth-based Wayne Agius (who runs through Kununurra) was drawn into heavy machinery at an early age, travelling with his father and giving him an excellent grounding on heavy vehicle preparation, handling and maintenance.
Young gun outback truckie enjoying the ride
For 26-year-old interstate truckie Jakob Batchelor, it’s always been about trucks, with both his dad and step-dad also being truckies.
Enjoying the roads less travelled
Working in some of the more remote parts of Australia, in the Northern Territory, is a genuine love for Alice Springs based truckie Steven ‘Slim’ Elmore.
DG driver strikes gold with new Mack
When Big Rigs called Paul Haworth for a chat, he was loading hydrochloric acid, bound for Tropicana Gold Mine.
Outback truckie named as AusMumpreneur finalist
Danyelle Haigh of Murranji Water Drilling – and of Outback Truckers fame – has been named a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Awards, which aim to celebrate Aussie mums in business.
Finding her calling a long way from home
Back in late 2019, Emily Marshall had landed a dream job on the other side of Australia, hauling oversize loads across WA – then she came home for Christmas, Covid-19 hit shortly after, borders closed and for a long time, that dream was out of reach.
Veteran outback truckie on the struggle to find drivers
Dangerous goods driver and business owner Michael ‘Kingy’ King, who has gained a lifetime of experience out on the rough outback roads, opens up about the struggle to find good drivers.
The date is set for the Burrumbuttock Hay Run
After having to postpone his annual Australia Day hay run, Burrumbuttock Hay Run organiser Brendan Farrell has shared some very exciting news.
Pandemic forces postponement of Burrumbuttock Hay Run
Brendan Farrell has made the tough decision to postpone his annual Australia Day hay run due to Covid-19 related concerns. Read more