Burke's Transport of Bathurst recently shut their doors after 40 years of operation, one of a number of long term family companies to close over the past 12 months. Bruce sits with founder Graeme to discuss the early days and growth of this well-known business along with reasons behind the tough decision to call it a day.....

KENWORTH - Kenworth Australia

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Brown and Hurley is synonymous with the Kenworth brand and well known amongst the transport industry. We loved being able to interview JJ and to be honest, lucky to pull Bruce away from Jim's collection of vehicles long enough to allow him to say a few words. The rise of the Brown and Hurley group from humble beginnings to the empire it today, will be a story to remember and a legacy that will live on for many years to come.

Vin McKelvey was suggested to us by his close mate Bill Murrowood and we were not disappointed. Vin started off driving for Ed Cameron and, in his early 20's, was king of the road steering some of the first S Model Kenworths in Australia. Now in his early 80's, Vin recalls his days with Mayne Nicholas, driving Grey Ghosts and working in express freight in an interview that left Bruce humbled.

TRUCKS - Kenworth Australia

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We couldn't think of a better person for our 50th Episode than Bruce's friend, mentor and inspiration Max Keough. Bruce was raised with trucks but his chance meeting with Max back in late 1977 followed by his introduction to Max's brand new 1978 Kenworth some months later has resulted in a lifelong passion and obsession that drives him daily. My ears bleed at times with him talking about his cabover and its restoration so I think it's only fair that you all get punished for a while as well. And brace yourselves, it's a long one........................

TRUCKS - Kenworth Australia

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From washing trucks as a kid for Trial Bay Haulage to driving road trains, Peter Spalding has seen plenty over the years. His knowledge of history and his love for the industry shows in this interview and with almost 50 years behind the wheel, Pete sure has plenty to say in regard to the changes in vehicles and the changing face of the whole transport community. This is a great interview.

TRUCKS - Kenworth Australia

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We received a call from Lewis Bromhall asking if we could interview his 96 year old father Bill to capture his story. Bill started out his driving career with the iconic Noel Buntine and did it tough in the outback driving some of our earliest road train combinations. You'll need to listen carefully as Bill is a bit softly spoken but this story is definitely worth hearing. We were so blessed to be able to capture it.

TRUCKS - Kenworth Australia

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A chance meeting at the recent Kenworth Klassic saw Bruce being able to line up a meeting with Steve Gronow. Steve's Dad started the legendary TOP Transport which gave a young Steve the opportunity to kick off a driving career to some remote regions with some great mentors driving some nice equipment.

TRUCKS - Kenworth Australia

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We finally got to sit down with the well-known and highly respected Murada family of Wollongong. Brothers Dave and Kevin, along with Dave's son Jarrod, sat with Bruce to share their story of 40 years in transport, their love of Kenworths and Drake trailers, their highs and lows and their admiration of their family of workers. This is an entertaining discussion which had Bruce laughing from start to finish with a great bunch of blokes.

We get plenty of requests from our New Zealand audience for some interviews with someone from across the ditch and so far Bruce has refused due to needing an interpreter. But, after a bit of persuasion he finally agreed to sit down with Dion Petherick. Dion is an old employee of Bruce's who, like many others, came over to drive the big stuff at a young age and is still doing it in Western Australia. Warning, subtitles may be needed in this episode LOL.....

There are a lot of passionate people in the transport industry but, in our opinion, no one more than Rod Hannifey.

As an individual who has lobbied for better conditions for many years, this advocate for safety and the rights of the Australian Truckie had Bruce pulling out his soapbox for them both to share. Lucky no one else was in the room as I doubt they'd have gotten a word in, but I'm sure you'll agree, that this is a great discussion on what we need to move forward as an industry.