What you say about getting in and out of the cab is correct, that's what I like about my T600 , nice wide steps. Less opportunity for slipping and these days I don't bounce off the ground well at all. Keep smiling Rod JD
Keep the vids coming Rod. Iv'e driven Volvos and a UD. The Volvos are more comfortable but I get a better road feel with the UD. Nothing wrong with a Triton, they're a great "bare bones" 4wd. Better with a moderate lift though. Stay safe.
Hi Cameron. Have not driven the UD or a Mack which is unsusall as their as so many around. 2" lift would be good, still under warranty, will hold off on that for a bit. And check with the insurance company about how many mods they allow. Funny thing is the wife wants the lift and bigger wheels and tyres. And then a divorce where she keeps the car🤔😥
Gday Rod, am i crazy for wanting to buy a 104 pre egr kenworth? They seem to have less problems than the trucks that have emissions control systems and they dont need ADD BLUE.Your thoughts on this would be fantastic as i want to be an owner driver.Thanks Mate.
Not crazy at all, drove one for 5 years, good truck to start with, just my preference, square tanks look better than the round makes it look a bit more modern. Older trucks need more money for maintenance, something to keep in mind.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Thanks For answering me mate.look forward to watching more of channel. And yes , I like the square tanks to.It would be super cool if you could show us the viewers some photos of some of the trucks you have driven in the past if you have any.👍😀
Hi rod, love your work. Got my HC 2 weeks ago and going for MC next month, you know any companies that will train you? I’ve only got articulated HR bus experience. In Adelaide. Keep up the good work.
Hi Owen. Don't know of any off hand. Maybe someone living there might know. Find a company that has all types of vehicles. You have experience with buses. Even if you start in a ridged I'm sure they will quickly move you up.
Australian Trucker Rod yea man I’m willing to start at the bottom and work my way up, so hard when you’ve got no experience, anyways always stay positive I say. Cheers mate!
@@tonyitalia5993 Sorry Tony, should have got back to you sooner. We have 7 trucks that look much the same doing Borders. We do that so we can blame another truck if we stuff up. "Not me, Officer, must have been one of other ones."😇😎
Hi Rod, first of all I love your videos! It's really interesting and informative! I'm from the Netherlands, my partner is from Australia (VIC). We are gonna start with the partner visa soon. I'm a truck driver over here for over 10 years, I drove all around Europe. I've heard I only need to do an assessment to "convert" my Dutch HC drivers license to an Australian one. And besides that I need to do do a theoretical exam, I've already got the Victorian Bus & Truck drivers handbook. But the assessment is it just a practical test or a full exam? And will it be easy to find work as a truck driver from Europe? I hope you can help me with this!
Test relating to what you read in the truck and bus handbook, then a drive. Most companies here don't verify experience from overseas. Who knows you might get lucky. Just apply for jobs that interest you and who knows. Also some companies like it if you have different tickets like dg, msic, etc.
Depends you do auto or non synchomesh (road ranger). Auto is 1 day and non synchomesh is 2 days. The test consists of a drive and then slow maneuvers such as reversing and coupling the trailer and prime mover.
@@benjaminbardzinski3666 I'm sorry for the late reply. Thanks to your detailed comment I've found the information online too www.aceassessment.com.au/article4 I'll go with the non synchro for 2 days, I'm driving only automatic for years now but I've started with an 18 speed. I don't think you'll ever lose the ability to drive non synchro. Most trucks in Australia are still non synchro right?
Hi A.J. Most of the larger companies have auto's now, but a good choice to go with non synchro. Do your research as prices can be very different with driving schools.
Hey Ben. Will get a bar and winch over time, as I have spare funds. Have a recovery kit, air compressor, tracks and all terrain tyers. Picking up things when I can. Handheld CB's next, and an in car one in the future.
hey tod, just wondering those "truck parks" look quite secluded. At the end of the video you mentioned going for a rest, where do you get your toilet breaks or showers? it would seem far to get to one!
Hi. The Depot I leave the trailers has toilets and shower drivers can use. As well as a lunch room with microwaves and coffee making facilities. You can park in the street outside. Showers and toilets not real clean but useable. Service centre 15 min drive away also.
Hey buddy. Yes could do that maybe put it in the description that it's e.g.. 4×4 #1 just so everyone know it not about trucking, if they don't what to watch. Have a great day.
Thanks for sharing Rod 👍🇦🇺
Thank you Kerry. A bit of useless information goes a long way. 😎
What you say about getting in and out of the cab is correct, that's what I like about my T600 , nice wide steps. Less opportunity for slipping and these days I don't bounce off the ground well at all.
Keep smiling Rod
JD
Got that right John. If I land on my stomach will bounce quite high.
Want to give the T600 a go, have heard good reports about them.
Stay safe John
Keep the vids coming Rod. Iv'e driven Volvos and a UD. The Volvos are more comfortable but I get a better road feel with the UD. Nothing wrong with a Triton, they're a great "bare bones" 4wd. Better with a moderate lift though. Stay safe.
Hi Cameron. Have not driven the UD or a Mack which is unsusall as their as so many around.
2" lift would be good, still under warranty, will hold off on that for a bit. And check with the insurance company about how many mods they allow.
Funny thing is the wife wants the lift and bigger wheels and tyres. And then a divorce where she keeps the car🤔😥
nice Jake's noise at 7.30...
like your commentary Rod...
keep em coming.
Will have to get the Jake from out the cab. Will work on that.
i own an old scania t cab c 3 in euro trucks 2 sim australian trucker rod
Great video mate, stay safe out there.
Thank you Chris.
Gday Rod, am i crazy for wanting to buy a 104 pre egr kenworth? They seem to have less problems than the trucks that have emissions control systems and they dont need ADD BLUE.Your thoughts on this would be fantastic as i want to be an owner driver.Thanks Mate.
Not crazy at all, drove one for 5 years, good truck to start with, just my preference, square tanks look better than the round makes it look a bit more modern. Older trucks need more money for maintenance, something to keep in mind.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Thanks For answering me mate.look forward to watching more of channel. And yes , I like the square tanks to.It would be super cool if you could show us the viewers some photos of some of the trucks you have driven in the past if you have any.👍😀
Hi rod, love your work. Got my HC 2 weeks ago and going for MC next month, you know any companies that will train you? I’ve only got articulated HR bus experience. In Adelaide. Keep up the good work.
Hi Owen. Don't know of any off hand. Maybe someone living there might know.
Find a company that has all types of vehicles. You have experience with buses. Even if you start in a ridged I'm sure they will quickly move you up.
Australian Trucker Rod yea man I’m willing to start at the bottom and work my way up, so hard when you’ve got no experience, anyways always stay positive I say. Cheers mate!
Hey Rod! Can you do a video on backing up a double? Please
In two weeks when I go on Sunday again. Will call it "how not to screw up backing a B Double like me.🤣
@@australiantruckerrod1070 ha ha awesome I look forward to it! Keep up good work!
How are you rod saw u the other day coming of Keillor park drive turning in the FWY
Hi Tony. Would not be me. Go down Airport drive to the FWY. Did go the other way when the Ring Road was being upgraded.
Australian Trucker Rod has your truck got white tanks ? B double with border express
@@tonyitalia5993 Sorry Tony, should have got back to you sooner.
We have 7 trucks that look much the same doing Borders.
We do that so we can blame another truck if we stuff up. "Not me, Officer, must have been one of other ones."😇😎
Hi Rod, first of all I love your videos! It's really interesting and informative! I'm from the Netherlands, my partner is from Australia (VIC). We are gonna start with the partner visa soon. I'm a truck driver over here for over 10 years, I drove all around Europe. I've heard I only need to do an assessment to "convert" my Dutch HC drivers license to an Australian one. And besides that I need to do do a theoretical exam, I've already got the Victorian Bus & Truck drivers handbook. But the assessment is it just a practical test or a full exam? And will it be easy to find work as a truck driver from Europe? I hope you can help me with this!
Test relating to what you read in the truck and bus handbook, then a drive. Most companies here don't verify experience from overseas. Who knows you might get lucky. Just apply for jobs that interest you and who knows. Also some companies like it if you have different tickets like dg, msic, etc.
@@benjaminbardzinski3666 thank you so much for your help. Are you familiar with the test? Will that take one day or several days?
Depends you do auto or non synchomesh (road ranger). Auto is 1 day and non synchomesh is 2 days. The test consists of a drive and then slow maneuvers such as reversing and coupling the trailer and prime mover.
@@benjaminbardzinski3666 I'm sorry for the late reply. Thanks to your detailed comment I've found the information online too www.aceassessment.com.au/article4
I'll go with the non synchro for 2 days, I'm driving only automatic for years now but I've started with an 18 speed. I don't think you'll ever lose the ability to drive non synchro. Most trucks in Australia are still non synchro right?
Hi A.J. Most of the larger companies have auto's now, but a good choice to go with non synchro. Do your research as prices can be very different with driving schools.
For your triton are you going to get the different accessories? The cab, bullbar, wenches, etc.
Hey Ben. Will get a bar and winch over time, as I have spare funds. Have a recovery kit, air compressor, tracks and all terrain tyers. Picking up things when I can. Handheld CB's next, and an in car one in the future.
hey tod, just wondering those "truck parks" look quite secluded. At the end of the video you mentioned going for a rest, where do you get your toilet breaks or showers? it would seem far to get to one!
Hi. The Depot I leave the trailers has toilets and shower drivers can use. As well as a lunch room with microwaves and coffee making facilities. You can park in the street outside. Showers and toilets not real clean but useable. Service centre 15 min drive away also.
Hey rod what are your exact thoughts going towards electronic logbooks. Good or bad?
What is the cause of all these truck fires ?
Usually a wheel bearing fire or electric fault. Does not take too long for the flames to catch the plastic on the trailers
Or the plastic in the truck
Rod do you take the prim mover home after you drop your trailers
Hi David. No.Take it back to the company depot.
If you do other videos on 4wd'ing and such I think keep it on this channel.
Hey buddy. Yes could do that maybe put it in the description that it's e.g.. 4×4 #1 just so everyone know it not about trucking, if they don't what to watch.
Have a great day.
buy a truck for you slfe mate
Hi. Would like my own truck, just don't have the funds. And then I would have to wash it myself. Don't have to do that now days.