Australian road freight is worth billions of dollars annually.
Competition is active between road, rail, air and sea, but road freight stands alone because of its' efficiency and fast delivery.
The adage that "Australia stops without truckies" is true and accurate.
The owner operator stands at the top of the tree competing against the major road freight transport corporations.
With investments of $1million plus for their big rigs, it's an industry not suited to the faint hearted.
To the Australian "truckie", it's not just a job owning and driving a big rig, it's a passion, a way of life.
Truckies on the long hauls confront snow, rain, bush fires and floods, sometimes all in the one day.
Today's smart truckie does it online with the use of the internet, organizing long term contracts and backloads.
The truckie runs a business and at the back of his mind he knows that he doesn't make money unless the wheels are turning.
Truckies only get paid when they are on the highway transporting freight.
They do not get paid when their big rig is being loaded or unloaded.
Travelling interstate, there is different transport regulations he must abide by or face fines.
He has to know his regulations state by state.
Behind him at home, his wife doing the administration work that needs to be done and assists by preparing quotes for the next weeks work, also has to take the kids to school and acts as receptionist answering the phone while truckie hubby is on the road.
The trucking industry in Australia services the truckies needs extremely well, right from the major trucking manufacturers through to the aftermarket.
The trucking aftermarket supplying the tyres, fuel, spare parts, mechanical repairs, accessories, truckstops, all piggyback on the road transport industry and plays a major role in the day to day activity of the Australian truckie.
Big Rigs do big jobs and the interstate truckie needs the right truck for the right job.
His office is his truck and it is extremely well equipped by manufacturers to ensure their future sales meet truckies needs.
There is a close bond between all interstate truckies.
While competitive, it's an exclusive club made up of truckies who are dedicated business operators.
Competition is active between road, rail, air and sea, but road freight stands alone because of its' efficiency and fast delivery.
The adage that "Australia stops without truckies" is true and accurate.
The owner operator stands at the top of the tree competing against the major road freight transport corporations.
With investments of $1million plus for their big rigs, it's an industry not suited to the faint hearted.
To the Australian "truckie", it's not just a job owning and driving a big rig, it's a passion, a way of life.
Truckies on the long hauls confront snow, rain, bush fires and floods, sometimes all in the one day.
Today's smart truckie does it online with the use of the internet, organizing long term contracts and backloads.
The truckie runs a business and at the back of his mind he knows that he doesn't make money unless the wheels are turning.
Truckies only get paid when they are on the highway transporting freight.
They do not get paid when their big rig is being loaded or unloaded.
Travelling interstate, there is different transport regulations he must abide by or face fines.
He has to know his regulations state by state.
Behind him at home, his wife doing the administration work that needs to be done and assists by preparing quotes for the next weeks work, also has to take the kids to school and acts as receptionist answering the phone while truckie hubby is on the road.
The trucking industry in Australia services the truckies needs extremely well, right from the major trucking manufacturers through to the aftermarket.
The trucking aftermarket supplying the tyres, fuel, spare parts, mechanical repairs, accessories, truckstops, all piggyback on the road transport industry and plays a major role in the day to day activity of the Australian truckie.
Big Rigs do big jobs and the interstate truckie needs the right truck for the right job.
His office is his truck and it is extremely well equipped by manufacturers to ensure their future sales meet truckies needs.
There is a close bond between all interstate truckies.
While competitive, it's an exclusive club made up of truckies who are dedicated business operators.
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