They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and this is evident with these two blokes. After growing up admiring his Dads stunning Aerodyne, Trent inherited Murray's perfection trait and followed in his proud Dads footsteps.

Try as they might, the industry simply won't let them leave and they're both still at it and absolutely loving it.

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Anyone raised on a farm is almost destined to have an interest in machinery and the Divall Brothers are no exception. With a strong work ethic thanks to their old man, Mick, followed by Andy, moved into trucks, quarrying and earthmoving and developed a highly respected and successful operation with many long term employees.

This is their story.......

We often get asked to interview more women in transport so we were really happy when Liesl Hales was recommended to us due to her unique career in the industry. Liesl is very well known and has catalogued plenty of her early days both as a base station operator and as a driver, steering for some iconic names from all over the country and always with a camera in hand.

The Wettenhall name has been synonymous with the transport industry for decades so we were thrilled when Scott Wettenhall, son of founder Moss, approached us to tell the family story. Scott's memory of detail was right up Bruce's alley as he recounted each truck that came into the fleet along with the names of some of their legendary drivers. History at it's absolute finest in this one.......

The Hutchins Family have been well known in transport with a history spanning three generations. They live a breathe the industry and have a love of the freedom and the awesome 80's when anything was acceptable. Gary gives a wholehearted view of a career that took its toll on him, but to this day, he would have no hesitation to do it all again.

We hope you guys enjoy this as much as we did.

Bruce was contacted by long time friend and truck enthusiast Tony Kent or TK, about interviewing a Goulburn local, Mac Webster. He said "you'll like him Bruce, he's opinionated, vocal and if you get him going he'll lose his filter before too long......but he's an absolute legend!!!

Well TK, you couldn't have been more on the money if you tried.

Well once again, Bruce has gotten excited over an endless photo stream of Eastoe's trucks on social media which lead him to contact Dean Jennion who jumped at the chance to explain his love affair with trucks. Both Dean's father and stepfather were linehaul drivers which, like plenty out there, resulted in a lifelong obsession with trucks and history and a passion for the old days.

With an unusual introduction into the transport industry, Adam Hotchin – Lefty – worked his way through the trials of long distance trucking with the help of some Legends in the game while battling some personal trauma that no young person should endure. Lefty wears his heart on his sleeve and wanted to share his story including his private struggles, purely with the hope that it could possibly help someone in the same situation.

Like us, I'm sure that you'll admire his courage

When you think of 70s and 80s on the Hume, rarely a conversation goes by without mentioning Gasoline Alley and the famous, Robbie's in Yass. Along with their well known hospitality, there was also a strong connection transport that involved some legendary companies and a love of Peterbilt Trucks. You'll absolutely love this chat that Bruce has with Robbie Wright.

Lex Gordon is one of those names synonymous with the transport industry and he led, until his passing late last year, a proud family business that spanned over 70 years. Ross Gordon is one of Lex's 13 children and he joined us on Copy Southbound to share some of the stories of this pioneer of country haulage who was renowned for his big equipment and major contributions to the Narrabri district, where his company is still based.