Rolling Forward with SEQH

In this episode of Rolling Forward, we bring back Port of Brisbane’s Nicola and NHVR’s Lazlo "Les" Bruzsa and Josh Diyn to unpack the story behind the Super-A, a first-of-its-kind combination officially launched in December 2025 design to go heavy or go home.

This conversation goes beyond the launch itself and into the real work behind innovation in transport: the early concept drawings, the challenge of weight distribution, the collaboration with truck and trailer manufacturers, road and pavement assessments, safety simulations, field testing, and the unexpected design changes needed along the way.

The episode also explores the wider significance of the Super-A within the Port of Brisbane ecosystem: productivity gains, fewer truck movements, easing driver shortages, improving freight efficiency, and even supporting lower emissions over time.

In this episode of Rolling Forward, We go back to our original setting: Brett and Nathan having a chat. And in this episode, the topic is the global fuel situation currently impacting agriculture, logistics, and supply chains around the world. Brett and Nate express their knowledge and opinion in a conversation that breaks down the forces driving price volatility and uncertainty across the industry, as well as some advises for all Australians; Think about the farmers.

The team explores the ripple effects of fuel shortages, panic buying, and supply chain pressure, and why the situation is hitting regional Australia particularly hard.

They also explain how logistics businesses are adapting in real time, including changes to fuel pricing structures and the financial pressures created by sudden increases in operating costs.

In this episode of Rolling Forward, Brett and Nathan sit down with Tony O’Connell, Vice President of Mack Trucks Australia & New Zealand, and Steve Helms, Senior Account Manager, to reflect on their partnership built over nearly two decades on loyalty, pressure, setbacks, and progress.

In this conversation about pushing the envelope, Truck development, redesigns, engineering breakthroughs, and the hard lessons, we talk about the tough years, the COVID supply chain chaos, the honest conversations that had to happen, and why standing shoulder-to-shoulder matters more than getting everything right the first time. This episode is one big recipe for innovation: Operator and manufacturer not just doing business but building together.

We’re joined by Matt and Corbin from Volvo Group Australia!

On our second episode outside SEQH HQ, we unpack what electrification actually looks like on Australian roads, beyond the hype, the politics, and the assumptions.

Matt and Corbin, ex-truck drivers turned EV specialists, tell us about the strategies for real-world applications at ports, DCs, waste routes, and metro deliveries, diving into:

• What makes an electric truck work (and when it doesn’t)
• Why fit-for-purpose beats ideology
• Noise, air quality, and why cities feel different when trucks go quiet
• The hidden wins: idle time, driver experience, extended delivery windows
• How early adopters are shaping the future without betting the business

There’s no silver bullet here, but an open group of minds with a very clear aim: putting the right asset in the right application.

In Episode 17 of Rolling Forward, Brett and Nathan sit down with Jennifer Elliott, founder of Integrity & Values, to unpack what leadership really demands, especially in industries like transport and logistics where pressure, consequences, and pace are part of daily life.

Jennifer shares lessons from decades of coaching leaders: why the hardest part of leadership is leading yourself, how real growth requires uncomfortable self-reflection, and why high-performing teams are built on one non-negotiable currency — telling the truth. The conversation explores accountability without ego, “good to great” change, and how leaders create cultures where people feel safe to bring ideas, challenge thinking, and own results.

This is an honest, grounded episode about what it takes to build a business that grows people and how growing people is what ultimately grows performance.

In this special destination episode, Brett and Nathan sit down with Martin Merrick, President & CEO of Volvo Group Australia, inside Volvo’s impressive Wacol facility.This conversation traces Martin’s remarkable 38-year career with Volvo, starting as a mechanic in 1988 and progressing through global leadership roles in Scotland, Sweden, and now Australia.

Martin reflects on Volvo’s heritage in Australia, its early entrepreneurial roots, and why the brand’s presence here remains “super special”. from engineering to local manufacturing to customer-driven adaptation. He also breaks down the strategic shift toward electric trucks, revealing how the idea moved from internal discussions to global production in a timeframe that will surprise you, and how Australia became an early test bed for real-world EV trials through important partners.

This episode sets the foundation for Part 2, where Brett and Nathan sit down with Volvo’s technical experts to unpack the applications behind EV trucks and how operators can align the right assets to the right freight tasks.

Episode 16 marks an emotional milestone.

This time, Frantz and Nathan sit down with Gabriel Aguilar, SEQH’s Sales & Marketing Manager and IT lead, for his farewell episode, sharing their gratitude as a friend and as a mentee.

Gabriel’s story is one of growth, courage, and reinvention. From full-time noodles-and-tuna-eating student, to full master chef, and from those early days to leading business development, marketing, and IT at SEQH. his journey shows what’s possible when opportunity meets determination.

In this conversation, we reflect on what international students bring to Australian industries and encourage transport businesses to keep looking that way: perspective, adaptability, and hunger to prove themselves.

Frantz also shares his own experience entering logistics from a completely different background, proving this industry can be a home for anyone willing to learn, lead, and contribute.

This one’s for the dreamers, the career changers, and the companies ready to see talent differently.

In Episode 15 of Rolling Forward with SEQH, we welcome Nicola Murray, Logistics Manager, Project Cargo Manager, Road Manager, and Chair of the Ports Australia Logistics Committee.

Nicola shares her insights on what it means to lead across such critical areas of the supply chain, while also championing greater opportunities for women in the industry.

She speaks about the unique strengths women bring to logistics and why mentorship is the most powerful tool for lasting change.

The conversation also explores her transition after the handover from Andrew Rankine (Episode 10), and how she has built her own path while navigating the weight of an established legacy.

Nicola’s perspective combines expertise, authenticity, and vision; highlighting both the challenges and the opportunities in creating a more inclusive future for logistics.

This week Brett and Nathan sit down with SEQH’s Driver Trainer — and all-round great character — John Giles.

From starting his career as a baker to becoming a mentor in transport, John shares the stories, lessons, and painful moments that shaped him. He opens up about the responsibility the industry carries in creating clear pathways for new drivers, what he looks for in the ideal candidate, and what it really takes to be a Driver Trainer.

In a heartfelt moment, John reflects on the loss of a close friend and fellow truck driver, reminding us of the stakes when safety procedures aren’t in place. Committed to passing knowledge forward, John speaks not only as a professional Driver Trainer but also as a parent, sharing his goals for the next generation and what he hopes they’ll take from his journey.

This episode is packed with stories, insights, and ideas that might just help the industry bring more people on board.

In this episode, we sat down with Chris Harnett (with insights from Kaylee Salzke) from OneStop.

Chris takes us inside the company’s shifts and journey so far, and what it means to empower logistics through data. He highlights a challenge everyone in the industry knows too well: the same information often has to be passed along to multiple parties: shippers, carriers, terminals, and customers, each needing it in different ways and for different reasons.

Chris, Kaylee and Onestop are committed to helping facilitate the movement of cargo more efficiently.

With a background in strategy, sales, service design, and customer experience, Chris brings a wealth of experience to the table. At SEQH, this expertise reflects our team’s strength in aligning technology with the industry’s evolving needs, enhancing efficiency while driving innovation and collaboration.