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2 weeks ago | bigrigs.com.au | David Meredith

Max Winkless left school at 13, was working as a truck driver’s ‘boy’ or offsider at 14, and after observing how each driver handled the steering, clutch and gears on a fleet of old Leyland Albions figured it wasn’t all that hard. By 15 and after a couple of opportunities at standing in for drivers, his boss told him if he had his licence he could work as a driver. The next day the driver he was assisting took him to the police station.

2 weeks ago | bigrigs.com.au | James Graham

Interstate truckie James Prior is warning other drivers to be on high alert while driving through Coffs Harbour, NSW, after a harrowing early morning confrontation while northbound on the Pacific Highway. On his way home to the Gold Coast at around 3.30am on June 5, Prior was stopped at the traffic lights on the northern side of the CBD at Park Beach Plaza when he noticed a “suspicious individual” at the pedestrian crossing.

3 weeks ago | bigrigs.com.au | Danielle Gullaci

It’s been a long time since Sydney Dragway in Eastern Creek has had trucks take to the track. But now, thanks to twins Aaron and Daniel Fuller, trucks of all makes and models are being invited to head down the racetrack. “The last time an event like this was held at Sydney Dragway was 10 years ago and that was a one-off event, as opposed to a street-meet that we’re going to be hosting,” said Aaron. These third generation truckies revealed they grew up around trucks – and drag racing.

3 weeks ago | bigrigs.com.au | Danielle Gullaci

A total of 120 trucks made their way to the town of Jimboomba in Queensland to take part in the very first Scenic Rim Truck Show, which raised money for a worthy cause. Held at Jimboomba Primary School oval on Saturday May 31, the event was organised by long-time friends and Jimboomba locals Tracey Armstrong and Janet Smith.

3 weeks ago | bigrigs.com.au | Danielle Gullaci

As this well regarded Queensland transport operator heads into retirement, the business he started over 20 years ago carries on. Tim and Theresa Welk started Camrandale Transport back in 2004 and built a trusted name in livestock transport, in Queensland’s Central West. The name Camrandale was derived by combining the names of their two sons Cameron and Dale Welk, who have both been involved in the family business.