Talk to an Australian Trucker

Thanks everyone for your info.

Sarge, I just read a position ad in a truck mag for two up team drivers sydney to perth run's ..there are companies that do use two up teams, yes.

If I ever manage to get a scanner I will be able to post some of the trucks I have driven, and yes some road trains. I have a picture of my truck with a 747 on the back (the planes in the background) Ah, and Aires Rock hah, in the background as well.

 

Hey Sarge,

Its about 3000 kms, its from east to west right though the continent.
Its a trip I don't really have any websites for it though.

 

Hey guys,

I am planning to visit America on a holiday if I can in the next year or two.

I wanted to ask where the largest truck-show or which the best one to go to is. Also, when are they held? Do they have them often?

Thanks.

 

Hey mate,

We can drive 12 hours a day legally but if you do a 'fatigue management course' you can do 14 hours a day.

Making good money depends on the job. You could make anywhere from 50 000 to 70 000 a year. The companies here are really only now starting to look after drives, but some still don't.

 

Hey Sarge,

Good good papers on trucks down here I would suggest are 'owner drivers' and 'big rigs' if you can find some websites.

ATM over here multi combination drivers are in high demand.
Also, no one wants to do interstate anymore (over the road drivers).

But its good in a way because this has caused the companies and the government to make the conditions better for drivers than they were in the previous years.