In Episode 17 of Rolling Forward, Brett and Nathan sit downwith Jennifer Elliott, founder of Integrity & Values, to unpack whatleadership really demands, especially in industries like transport andlogistics 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 growthrequires uncomfortable self-reflection, and why high-performing teams are builton one non-negotiable currency — telling the truth. The conversation exploresaccountability without ego, “good to great” change, and how leaders createcultures where people feel safe to bring ideas, challenge thinking, and ownresults.

This is an honest, grounded episode about what it takes tobuild a business that grows people and how growing people is what ultimatelygrows 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.

In this episode of Rolling Forward with SEQH, we sit down with one of our own: Mathew Grace from the fumigation team.

Earlier this year, Mathew suffered a workplace accident that could have taken his life.

This conversation is for Mathew. It’s about safety. It’s about pausing to take 5 and ask: is what I’m doing safe? It’s about the courage to call out a mate if something doesn’t look right, and the responsibility we all share to not let complacency creep in.At SEQH, we’re committed to learning from mistakes and sharing stories like this to help create safer workplaces across our industry. We’re proud that Mat is back on his feet, back at work, and willing to share his experience for the greater good.

In this special episode, Nathan and Brett sit down with one of the most influential figures in the Australian transport industry, Les Bruzsa.

After a career that has shaped the future of heavy vehicle combinations nationwide, Les joins us for a conversation filled with gratitude, reflection, and admiration. From helping SEQH through major milestones to enabling many combinations that help industry move smarter, his impact has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Les’s passion for safety, innovation, and industry collaboration has paved the way for progress across the entire PBS landscape, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without him.

This episode is a tribute to a brilliant mind and a true industry pioneer.

We hit the double digits!

In our 10th episode of Rolling Forward, we welcomed Andrew Rankine, a retired Port of Brisbane logistics professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Andrew played a key role in SEQH’s journey to bring the A-Double to market 15 years ago, and has long been an advocate for high productivity vehicle combinations and their impact on supply chains and sustainability.

In this episode, we surprised Andrew with the announcement of our latest innovation: the “Super A” , a brand-new high productivity vehicle set to hit the road. The timing couldn’t have been better, with our on-road trial assessment with NHVR scheduled the very next day. A true full-circle moment with a true industry champion.

In this milestone episode, Brett and Nathan reflect on the official sod-turning of our new office site, a long-awaited move that marks more than just construction. They open up about what the new space will look like, why choosing a block against others was a game-changer, and how it feels to finally break ground after years of searching.

It’s also a moment to celebrate the growth within our team: young leaders who recently stepped up to their first challenge, and more.

From embracing change to building a team of diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives, this episode is all about progress.

Plus, stick around for teasers on what’s coming next: more guests and more innovation for tomorrow!