outback truckies Archives

Life on the road and running a pub

Veteran owner-operator Mal Wyton from the small sleepy hamlet of outback Muttaburra is committed to the road transport industry in the outback and also has a share with two other truckies in the local hotel. Read More

Alf WilsonSeptember 30, 2022, 10:18 amOctober 7, 2022

Truckie Profiles

The Kimberley proves to be the right move for this truckie

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. Read More

Danielle GullaciNovember 26, 2021, 11:57 amApril 21, 2022

Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Trent PriceNovember 25, 2021, 8:02 amApril 21, 2022

Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Danielle GullaciNovember 23, 2021, 9:01 amApril 21, 2022

Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Alf WilsonNovember 17, 2021, 8:57 amApril 21, 2022

Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Danielle GullaciNovember 15, 2021, 9:53 amApril 21, 2022

News

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. Read More

Staff WriterAugust 5, 2021, 10:12 amAugust 5, 2021

Careers & Training, Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Danielle GullaciJune 29, 2021, 11:40 amJune 29, 2021

Michael-Kingy-King-Outback-Truckers - the struggle to find good drivers

News, Truckie Profiles

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. Read More

Danielle GullaciJune 22, 2021, 9:46 amJune 22, 2021

News

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. Read More

Staff WriterMarch 16, 2021, 1:04 pmMarch 16, 2021

outback truckies

Life on the road and running a pub

The Kimberley proves to be the right move for this truckie

Working WA’s bumper grain harvest

Young gun outback truckie enjoying the ride

Enjoying the roads less travelled

DG driver strikes gold with new Mack

Outback truckie named as AusMumpreneur finalist

Finding her calling a long way from home

Veteran outback truckie on the struggle to find drivers

The date is set for the Burrumbuttock Hay Run

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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