Big Rigs Podcast

FOR almost 30 years now Liz Martin has been the driving force behind the national road transport hall of fame museum in Alice Springs. More recently she’s been trying to take more of a back seat, and focus on other interests, but after a recent community forum meeting in Alice Springs cast aspersions on her work there, she spoke to Big Rigs editor James Graham for this year’s final Big Rigs Podcast to give her side of the story. This week we also speak to NSW truckie Mike Williams, who had a recent heart attack scare while driving a chemical tanker in North Queensland. He speaks about that frightening experience, and shares his health message to other drivers who may be ignoring the warning signs. And to cap it all off, we’ve got Gary Williams’ tribute to Slim Dusty to share with you, as well as a tribute that our host Graham Harsant (better known as Kermie) wrote about Santa a few years back to get you into the spirit of the Christmas season. Make sure you tune in!

THE legendary Burrumbuttock hay run is on again in January with demand for feed greater than ever before in drought-stricken Queensland. To find out more about where the giant convoy is heading next year and how you can also help out, editor James Graham caught up with organiser Brendan Farrell on his first long-haul in his new sponsored Coronado from Freightliner for this week's episode of The Big Rigs Podcast. Reporter Kate Dodd also spoke to Wagga Wagga truckie Brendon Milliner, a former self-described "solid fella" who decided he needed to drop the kilos and is down 60kg in less than a year. Host Kermie also caught up with an old compatriot in David Whyte at the recent Castlemaine Truck Show. Dave used to be a truck mag writer who now does interesting things with Scania. Make sure to tune in!

TRUCKIE Andrew Martin was stunned when a 12kg rock smashed into his windscreen after being thrown off a bridge. The incident made national headlines this week and highlighted the danger of such behaviours. Big Rigs spoke to Andrew for this week's Big Rigs Podcast and he told us what was going through his head when he saw the rock hurtling towards him. This week, editor James Graham also spoke to Paul Simionato, the NHVR's south Australian based operations manager, about a fresh approach to on-road enforcement. And we can't forget about our host Kermie, who headed to the recent Castlemaine Truck Show and had a chat to a couple of truckie types. Make sure you tune in!

“RIDICULOUS” fatigue laws and changes to attitudes towards truckies and their role on our roads is what you’ll hear about in the latest episode of The Big Rigs Podcast. We chatted with Tassie ace Kerry Connors, the Tasmanian Transport Associations’ Driver of the Year, who wants to see a change in attitudes towards truckies on our roads. She finished third for Caltas in the Volvo world fuel watch challenge in Sweden last year. She spoke to our contributor Brent Davison about a typical day behind the wheel after she was awarded the Tassie crown. Reporter Kate Dodd also chatted with outspoken Robbie Katter, MP for Traeger and son of outspoken Bob Katter, about amendments he was pushing for fatigue laws for drivers in drought affected areas. Tune in!

IN THIS week's episode of The Big Rigs Podcast, our host Kermie explains exactly why his part of the world wouldn't be the same without the presence of Rick "Chocs" Hayman. Chocs was one of the lively characters Kermie met at the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Victoria's annual bash at the Yarra Glen Racecourse. Also in this episode, Chief Inspector Phil Brooks of the New South Wales Police Force Traffic and Highway Patrol Command branch shares details about a fatality and some other crashes on NSW roads, as well as details about a man who will front court in the new year on 104 charges relating to work diary infringements. Big Rigs contributor Brent Davison caught up with this year's finalist of the Craig Rosender Award Jason Barry, the owner of Border Crane Consultants in Wodonga, Victoria to find out the secret to Border Crane's success.

DO YOU think truckies should be able to have more room to sleep in their cabs? Then maybe you should have a look at a petition doing the rounds on Facebook, aimed at truckies who want to change the way trucks are measured so they have more room to sleep. In this episode of The Big Rigs Podcast, we speak to a driver who wants to change laws, allowing truckies to get a better night’s rest. Also this week we hear from pilot Matt Hall, who attended the ATA’s recent technology and maintenance conference in Melbourne. The daredevil pilot shared tales from the Red Bull Air Race World Championship series and had some serious messages for the trucking industry on how to get the best out of yourself and the team around you. Seeing Machines’ Steven Fletcher also featured on this week’s episode, talking about technology to help keep our truck drivers safer. Make sure you tune in!

YOGI’S had a gutful again. In this episode of The Big Rigs Podcast he floats the idea of another licence for professional truck drivers after fuming about another fine he received recently. This time it’s for driving on or over the solid line under a Safe T cam after trying to avoid crashing into another car. We also catch up with the founder of the i98FM Illawarra Convoy, which is coming up soon, and contributor Brent Davidson chat with Tony Wright, who has the lowdown on finding and retaining apprentices – not easy in this day and age.

ENTITLED caravan drivers and Australia's fastest truckie - we've got a great episode of The Big Rigs Podcast for you today! Kermie's still in the hot seat, but it's been a busy week and all with him heading off to Anglesea to have a test run in Freightliner's Cascadia. Reporter Kate Dodd spoke to a truckie who is sick and tired of finding caravan drivers parked up in heavy vehicle rest areas. He spoke with us about just what he thinks needs to be done to put the issue to bed. Contributor Brent Davidson meet up with Gavin Manning - one truckie who likes to go really, really fast. Make sure to tune in!

MEET Australia's oldest truck driver. Each morning Peter Ward rocks up to a market garden in south Melbourne to make his daily run to Woolies in his trusty Isuzu rigid. In this week's episode of The Big Rigs Podcast, editor James Graham caught up with the ageless marvel to reminisce about some of his fondest memories behind the wheel. James was also at the Australian Trucking Association's TMC conference this week, where he spoke to Sean Minto, the safety consultant and master code technical writer and to Anthony Laras, the regulatory program and partner manager for Teletrac Navman. Our host Kermie will share his test-drive experience. Make sure to tune in!

HAVE you missed what’s been happening in the news this week? Don’t worry, the Big Rigs Podcast is back with a brand new episode. We catch up with Outback Truckers star Glenn “Yogi” Kendall who started the Great Southern Heart’s Drive for Life that’s just wrapped up. Yogi is very passionate about helping out those in need and raising awareness for the trucking industry. Editor James Graham also caught up with owner-operator Garth Stockden, who has been driving a road train in WA for “longer than he cares to remember” who shared his disappointment at discovering a proposed Road Train Assembly Area south of Perth will come up short again. Contributor Brent Davison also spoke to one of the ATA’s Technical and Maintenance Conference speakers, Peter Austin, the manager of vehicle safety and performance at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator about stability control and new braking laws coming into play. Make sure to tune in!

WELCOME back to another episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! This week it's all about Chain of Responsibility, seeing as the new laws came into effect on October 1. Editor James Graham chats with the NHVR's John Gilbert. He also spoke to Paul Graham, Woolworth's chief supply chain officer about some new iniatives being undertaken for mental health. Reporter Kate Dodd spoke to father Shane Fuller about his son's obsession with all things trucking and the cool derby cart he built him inspired by a truck. Make sure to tune in!

SPRING has sprung. And it's brought along with it more glorious truck shows! We've just had the American truck Historical Society's annual bash at Echuca and the Deniliquin Truck show and there are heaps coming up. The Big Rigs Podcast host Kermie, who headed out to the Echuca show, said one of the best things about it was listening to the banter between the truckies. "Legends in their own lunchtime" is often their description of each other as tales of life on the road get bandied about, he said. He spoke to Steve Braggs and Richard May at the show, as they reminisced about their past. But that's not all we have for you this episode. Editor James Graham is back with the news and was at the recent Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria's annual conference in Bendigo, where he listened to National Heavy Vehicle Regulators chief executive officer Sal Petroccitto reflect on the changes he's seen in his four-and-a-half years as top dog.

THE Big Rigs Podcast is back with Season Three! We've got a lot for you this week! Kermie is back in the host chair and editor James Graham is back to catch you up on all the latest news. In this episode we headed out to Drake Trailers to help celebrate its 60th anniversary and got a glimpse of the new commemorative die-cast model that drew fans from as far afield as Holland. We also speak to the Victorian Transport Association about how they've manage to broker a truce with a lobby group hellbent on banning access to their city streets. We also acknowledge the importance of the recent RU Okay Day, the nationwide awareness campaign striving for a world in which we're all connected and protected from suicide.

WANT to know all about what the Great American Truck Show in Dallas was like? Well, make sure to listen to this episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! Editor James Graham was lucky enough to attend the show in Texas, courtesy of Shell Rimula. We hear from the founder of Real Women in Trucking, Desiree Wood, who, frustrated by the lack of lobby groups for women truckies in the US, decided to do something about it. We also hear from the young Cahill Transport duo, Killian Paasche and Joe Cahill who accompanied James to the states and their impressions of the show and that legendary Texas hospitality. And finally, reporter Kate Dodd caught up with Hino brand development boss Bill Gillespie about Hino’s successful year.

WANT to find out more about what Yogi is doing to help out those living in regional areas? He shares plans for his run in this week's episode of The Big Rigs Podcast. Editor James Graham speaks to the new national secretary of the Transport Workers Union, Michael Kaine a few days into his new role to get his response to criticism from the ATA and NatRoad over his ongoing campaign for safe rates. Reporter Kate Dodd also spoke with NSW Police Force Traffic and Highway Patrol Command about Operation Towards Zero and the ongoing situation between rogue truckies and residents of NSW town Ulmarra. Tune in!

THIS week our host Kermie is coming to you from beautiful, downtown Fingal Bay, a couple hours north of Sydney. He's spending some time with his son Steve and his soon-to-be bride Michaela, aka Miki. But this week, we bring you an interview with Wauchope owner-operator Mick Kaandorp on why he's decided to give up his time and truck to answer an SOS call from a desperate drought-stricken farmer. Editor James Graham also talked to long-time safety lobbyist Lyndal Denny on why we need more women behind the wheel and her new campaign to break through the glass bull-bar. And as usual, Yogi's back with his five minute rant! Make sure you tune in!

Yogi’s back! Yes, the popular star of Outback Truckers returns to the Big Rigs Podcast and we reckon this could be his best Five-Minute Rant yet! He takes aim at the controversial fatigue laws, highlighting the absurdities that currently exist between the eastern states and their more relaxed WA neighbours. Our old mate and regular columnist Graham Harsant, aka Kermie, is also back in the driver’s seat to introduce a couple of special guests. With the changes to the chain of responsibility laws just around the corner, Big Rigs Editor James Graham checks in with Teletrac Navman solutions specialist Shannon Kyle to find out what’s in store – and how telematics could help your business cope. James also meets up with drivers’ advocate Trevor Warner about a new Go Fund Me page he’s set up to help fight what he sees as unjust infringements. There’s also all the regular features like the news read and ISpy, and details on how you can win yourself a special merch pack. Make sure you tune in!

WELCOME back to another jam-packed episode of The Big Rigs Podcast. Host Graham Harsant (otherwise known as Kermie) is back in the hot seat again, with editor James Graham bringing you all the latest in trucking news with the headlines. NSW chief inspector Phil Brooks filed us in on a few incidents that have happened in the last few weeks and we find out what you need to know about the upcoming Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria’s annual conference. James also spoke with Kathryn Franklin to find out all about the upcoming Gold Coast Truck Show. Meanwhile, Glenn “Yogi” Kendall is back this week, with his view on a video that circulated last week of a truckie and his “drug breakfast”. Tune in!

NAVMANS, Chain of Responsibility and a new trucking initiative, what more could you want? We’re back with another episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! Our mate Kermie – Graham Harsant – is in the hosting chair yet again and shared another excerpt from his audio book Life With Kermie. Editor James Graham is back with the news, and he spoke to NatRoad CEO to find out why not everyone thinks the chain of responsibility obligations go far enough and Transport Women Australia’s chair Jacquelene Brotherton about a new initiative that kicks off on July 30. Make sure you tune in!

WELCOME to another episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! This week, we speak to Gunnedah truck driver Colin Small, who is celebrating 50 years at Namoi Valley Brickworks. We also talked to the organisers of the Loowood Truck Show and our host Kermie shared an excerpt of his ebook Life With Kermie with us. And this week Yogi has had a gutful with keyboard warriors on social media. Tune in!

WANT to know what the latest is with our mate Yogi's work diary infringement? Well, give this episode of The Big Rigs Podcast a listen to find out! In his segment, Glenn "Yogi" Kendall tells us the outcome of the ordeal, an infringement that's been weighing on his mind since last year. This week, reporter Kate Dodd shares the headlines as well as an interview with Amy Dunbar - a truckie who got back behind the wheel of a truck after her leg was crushed by a cement block and an interview with young truckie James Blok, who shared his views of the industry's future. As usual, our mate Kermie is on deck to host, so give us a listen!

WE'RE back with another episode of The Big Rigs Podcast. This week, Kate Dodd chats with truckie Arana McDonald about his new app TruckWiz. Editor James Graham is back with all the news headlines you need to know. Our mate Robbie Shefford from across the ditch - otherwise known as Gooserooter - makes an appearance on the podcast, sharing some truckie tips. Tune in!

WANT to know all about Freightliner's new Cascadia? Well, we've got all the details about the new truck this episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! Editor James Graham is also back with the news and columnist, lawyer Sarah Marinovic from Armstrong Legal, talks work diaries. As usual, Glenn "Yogi" Kendall from Kendall Trucking and Co and Outback Truckers is off and ranting. This week though, he's talking about how to try and get young people into the transport industry. Until next time!

IT'S THAT time of the week again! We've got another fantastic episode of The Big Rigs Podcast for you. This week, editor James Graham caught up with Queen's Birthday Honours List recipient Trevor Martyn and discovered that although retired now, the former ATA chair and 50 year industry veteran still has plenty to offer. He also spoke with Jordan Panos, a man who is looking to shake up the road freight sector with a new platform called Ecoloads, which aims to connect the smaller independent drivers with more jobs en-route. And our host Graham Harsant - who you might all know as Kermie - chatted with the Membry family at the Alexandra Truck Show. Enjoy the show folks!

DRIVER shortages, people you meet on the roads and the Sylvia's Gap Road Run. That's what you can expect to hear about in this episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! Big Rigs reporter Kate Dodd chatted to Outback Truckers star Steve Grahame about the people he meets out in the middle of nowhere and also to the secretary of the Australian Road Transport Heritage Centre, Daryl Weston about the recent road run. And our mate Glenn "Yogi" Kendall sounds off about driver shortages.

WE'RE back with another episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! This week we let you know what happened at the 1979 Razorback Memorial truck stop and we catch up with Queensland Trucking Association's CEO Gary Mahon. Donal Sullivan, a girl from the Aussie outback, also shared with us her funny blog inspired by David Attenborough. As always, we've got Yogi sharing his thoughts on the industry with us and host and Big Rigs contributor Graham Harsant - or Kermie as you might know him by - gives us an update on his weight loss journey. Want to have your say on the Big Rigs Podcast? Give us a call on (07) 3817 1770 or email us at podcast@bigrigs.com.au.

WELCOME to another episode of your favourite source of information on all things trucking, The Big Rigs Podcast.

WELCOME back to another episode of The Big Rigs Podcast. This week, we hear from contributor Graham Harsant after his trip to Melbourne for Megatrans. We also catch up with Outback Trucker Glenn “Yogi” Kendall, for his new segment, Five Minutes in A Parking Bay with Yogi. Don’t miss out – tune in!

WELCOME to The Big Rigs Podcast. As always, tons of great reading in there from right across this amazing industry. As always plenty to get through with another packed show. Industry advocate Rod Hannifey talks about his new club that will make sure truckies’ voices are heard loud and clear, and we speak to the headline act at this month’s big Transport Women Australia’s conference in Melbourne. Tune in!

WELCOME to another episode of your favourite source of information on all things trucking, The Big Rigs Podcast. This week editor James Graham caught up with NSW Police’s Phil Brooks again and journalist Kate Dodd took your questions to the National Heavy Vehicle Regular. This week also marked the introduction of our new segment, ISPY, sharing with you trucking stories from the road. Don’t miss out so tune in!

WELCOME to another jam-packed episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! Editor James Graham also interviewed a few people at the Australian Trucking Association’s TA18 conference a few weeks ago, so we have the last few of those for you. James also spoke with NSW police chief Philip Brooks. Tune in!

WHAT a jam-packed episode we have for you today! Editor and host James Graham travelled to Canberra last week for the Australian Trucking Association's Trucking Australia 2018 conference. This episode we speak to a few speakers from the conference - co-host Chris L'Ecluse, the solutions specialist with Teletrac Navman and Wade Lewis, the logistics manager for Fletcher International Exports in Dubbo. Tune in!

WELCOME back to another episode of The Big Rigs Podcast! This week we catch up with a Brisbane couple who are living out of their truck while they travel around Australia and Rob Brown from Brown and Hurley tells us about a very special Kenworth delivery. Tune in!

WELCOME back to another episode of the Big Rigs Podcast. This week was eventful, with the first public hearing into heavy vehicle safety by the New South Wales government held. Listen to hear interviews with Monash University associate professor Michael Fitzharris who talked about a ground-breaking new study aimed at combating driver fatigue and with a truckie sick and tired of seeing our rest stops and break areas invested with rubbish. Contributor Kermie also shares with us a recording from ComVec 2018. Tune in!

Welcome back to the Big Rigs Podcast! We all trust you had a lovely Easter. This episode we bring you the latest need-to-know stories from this incredible industry that really is the backbone of the Australian economy. We look back at the highlights from the annual conference between the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters and the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Associations (LBRCA) in Coffs Harbour, as well as talking to the president of Transport Women Australia about their upcoming conference. We also talk to truckie Bryan Smith, who shares the secrets to the amazing success of Rockhampton freight icon Rocky’s Own Transport. Tune in!

Welcome to episode five of season two of the Big Rigs Podcast, your weekly need-to-know when it comes to all things trucking. This episode we have the lowdown on a new heavy vehicle safety course with a difference and we chat to a devoted Woollongong truckie and father whose proud as punch of his three boys who have followed in his footsteps. Tune in!

This week we have another great episode in store for you. Host James Graham attended the official launch of the high-tech PACCAR Parts distribution centre in Brisbane and in a very special treat for all you drivers out there on the long, lonely highways, roving reporter Kate Dodd speaks to the woman who was crowned the world’s sexiest truckie. Tune in.

In this jam-packed episode we talk to truckie Dimitrios Reynish about a dash cam video that resulted in a rare win for the industry. Louise Bilato, the head of the Northern Territory Road Transport Association, also chats with us about her passion for the NT, its people and the industry that keeps Australia moving. Tune in.

This episode we welcome guest host Road Transport advocate Rod Hannifey, who shares his views and a few stories from around the traps. We talk rest stops with drivers from WA and the eastern states to see how conditions compare. Hay runs and the role of women in trucking along with all the latest news from on the road will also feature. Tune in. ### LANGUAGE WARNING ###

Welcome back to season two of the Big Rigs Podcast. This season we will be bringing you a shorter sharper editions packed with all your favourite bits. From time to time we will also be welcoming in a few guests hosts to talk about their time on the road. This week its all about the dangers truck drivers face everyday in their workplace. Reporter Kate Dodd will bring us up to date with the effort truckies are going to, to ensure they are protected on the road. And their fight for further education of drivers. We then will be playing some important discussions that took place with those in power to understand what is happening on our roads, and just what needs to change. As always we will also head to the Big Rigs Newsroom for the headlines.

This week on the Big Rigs Podcast we wrap up the season with the announcement of our winners in the Bluetooth headset competition and catch up on the latest trucking news from around the nation. The team catches up with Gary Mahon of the Queensland Trucking Association to hear his thoughts on the Mackay Regional Council’s controversial parking plans. Finally we head west with the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners, who are currently on their 13th hay run.

WELCOME to the Big Rigs podcast for the new year. This week we speak to a truckie who stepped in and saved the day for one motorist caught in a highway blaze, we speak to the new chair of Women In Transport and their plans on getting the girl guides behind the wheel of a rig. And finally, livestock transporters have been questioned recently on their use of dog boxes, so we chat to those who actually rely on these working dogs, and call them their best mate. But first, all the latest in road transport news!

We are into the silly season and while the nation goes mad, welcome once more to the Big Rigs Podcast and episode #18. In this episode - longer than usual - we bring you a bit of summer listening. The dull edge of bureaucracy bumbles the permit system where getting permits to keep the nation’s industry going used to take a few days, it is now taking months and one bloke from WA is not real happy! Bruce goes for a drive in the bush the other day in a four wheel drive truck and takes the listener for a drive. A bit of laid back travel for Christmas. A little sharper is Trucking News with Big Rigs editor Kirstin Payne, news that just seems to keep happening. And a longer and final installment of the Accidental Truckie. From the podcast team to all listeners, have a happy and peaceful Christmas and holiday season and most importantly a safe 2018

THIS week we celebrate highway heroes, in the form of a bloke called Darell Wilson. Darell picked up a gong this week as the annual Bandag Highway Guardian presented by the ATA. The award came after he faced every driver’s nightmare, a school bus full of kids pulling out in front while you’re doing a hundred clicks on the M5. A video many drivers may have seen online. Darell explains what happened in a lovely conversation with Big Rigs editor Kirstin Payne. We talk to the new Scania boss Mikael Jansson about the flurry of new truck releases from the Swedish truck builder. A new truck and trade show has been mooted for the Victorian industrial centre of Altona. Trucking News with Big Rigs Editor Kirstin Payne in a minute and later a look at Lusty Trailer’s venture into race car transporters and later still the second-last chapter in the ACCIDENTAL TRUCKIE…

In this program we will hear about a school boy’s road accident - he came off his bike - and after being left on the road it took a truckie to pull up and give the kid help. We begin a new series on trailer manufacture looking the benefits of A-doubles compared to B-doubles. Representatives off the road transport industry in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland with the Heavy Vehicle Regulator. The message? Northern Australia has very different operating conditions to southern Australia and the northerners are not going to be sqeazed into a box into which they can’t fit. The latest Trucking News from Big Rigs Editor Kirstin Payne and the next instalment of the audiobook The Accidental Truckie.

ON this episode we catch up on all the latest trucking news with Big Rigs editor Kirstin Payne. We hear from a truckie who is runs two-up with his driving mate, a 60 kg mastiff called Angus who seems to make friends wherever he goes, with a couple of exceptions. A new industry lobby group has been established in Western Australia to give a louder voice to all commercial road users. Iveco has launched a new Daily van and light truck in the closing monthe of 2017 and we find out what is new. Scientists are studying fatigue management and looking for truckies to participate in their research. And another chapter in the audiobook The Accidental Truckie.

This past week has been a busy one for truck manufacturers with new releases, probably the last flutter before the Christmas break. UD Trucks made a selection of the new Quons available, running up in size to B-double configurations. Volvo Group Australia last week celebrated the 60,000th truck to come off the assembly line and the company's approval to use the Made in Australia logo. Hino has launched the 300 Series 4x4 and I got to drive the truck in Victoria. We hear of a Convoy for Kids in Western Australia. The latest in Trucking News comes from Big Rigs Editor Kirstin Payne, and in the next installment of the Accidental Truckie we follow Bruce Honeywill as he learns the complexities of publishing and load wild scrub cattle in the Northern Territory.

Mix caravans and truckies and could have an explosive situation. In this week's podcast we explore the issues that create ill feeling between these two tribes of road users. Whether it is illegal camping in truck rest areas or the different sets of rules between the two types of vehicles and their drivers, many caravan drivers manage to raise the ire of truck drivers. Should caravan drivers be required to have the same training, licensing systems and health checks that truck drivers do? Or should there be an awareness campaign so caravan drivers can understand a little better the way trucks handle on the road. In this podcast we feature conversations with veteran owner-driver Bob McMillan and truck driver / road safety activist Rod Hannifey. Big Rigs editor Kirstin Payne brings the latest trucking news from the Big Rigs newsroom, and in the next chapter of the Accidental Truckie, Bruce Honeywill settles to the best job ever and is immediately threatened by the sale of the magazine to a Sydney company. Will he lose his job so soon?

Step up into the cab and let's go for a drive with the Big Rigs Podcast number twelve coming to you live around the world on Thursday the ninth of November 2017. Shortly in this week's program we will be hearing from one of the trucking's better known people, Yogi Kendall from the television program Outback Truckers. After 20 years with a clean slate he has run foul of the law for a log book infringement of a few minutes and he is not happy! We will cross to the Big Rigs Newsroom with Kirstin Payne for the latest Trucking News and then Kirstin will take us to last weekend's Convoy for Kids in Brisbane. And we'll finish up this week with another chapter of the trucking memoir, The Accidental Truckie (facing a fear of flying).

ANOTHER action packed episode. First up we cross to the Big Rigs news room to hear from Kirstin Payne, now returned from Japan, and the latest Trucking News. Interstate registration of trucks could be coming to an end following a consultation period that ended last week, but NatRoad is kicking up a fuss over the issue and we'll be hearing about that a little later. A close up look behind the scenes as Kirstin, one of the first Australian journos to drive Fuso's all electric trucks shares her story. And finally we hear Chapter Five of the ACCIDENTAL TRUCKIE, the trucking memoir we are serialising on this podcast as an exclusive peek at an upcoming book - this week taking the big step from the cab of a truck into the offices of Truckin' Life magazine.

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