Danielle Gullaci

For Rob Beattie, 72, there was never any question about where his life would lead. “I grew up as a passenger in a truck from when I was a baby. Dad’s truck was the family vehicle – we used it for everything,” said Rob.

Former teacher and mother of four, Shelley Roseby, tells Big Rigs about her move into full-time driving, guided by trucking legend Sludge – with her journey part of a new TV series, premiering tonight on

This fleet of immaculate blue trucks recently hit the road for the last time, as the couple behind the successful business embark on their next chapter.

With the start date for the amended HVNL now confirmed, the question that remains is whether or not operators fully understand their obligations under the new act.

A new program in Western Australia is showcasing career pathways in the transport and logistics sector to Year 10 students.

JJ Stevenson & Sons is a true family business in every sense, with a story that spans across four generations. Based in Griffith, NSW, it has evolved from humble beginnings – one man, one truck and a whole lot of determination.

Mel Shaw, 52, says she’s never been one to stay still for too long. “Trucking suits my lifestyle. I’ve travelled the world and travelled Australia – and this is the perfect way to get paid for it!”

The HVNL will continue to operate across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Image: Scott Donkin/stock.adobe.com

Zac Popov was just 19 years of age when he got his start in the trucking industry.

Robert Watts, 69, admits he hadn’t planned on a career in trucking. But his introduction to the industry ignited a lifelong passion.