Good evening ... How can I become a truck driver ... and I am a new immigrant to Australia ... How many weekly work hours? How much the average wages for this profession ... What are the crisis papers, thank you
Hey Rod glad your well m8, just a lil tip on clearing fogged windows, turn Aircond on and put the fan on High and move temp to hot should clear up in like 20 seconds.
Bloody good to hear from you mate , glad everything ok mate , bad weather here in Western Australia , fair bit of loads are gonna be held up bloody roads are washed out in places north , thanks for getting back to me mate 👍
Yeah...I totally know what u r talking about as I used to work at Border Express and StarTrack. When it rains, u will be wet top to bottom while loading or doing delivery at customer’s. When it’s windy, you could be hit and injured by bars on each end of the curtain or buckles.
That's why I'm glad I'm not doing general. Having your curtain turn into a kite, was a nightmare. Although I still get wet while waiting for the fuel to go into the ground. However, I'm lucky that some sites have some sort of "shelter".
Hi Joel. Got a new truck not so long ago, company truck. If you are buying used than Kenworth are reliable and. If it does have a problem on the road someone that can repair it would probably be easier to find. If you are buying new, European trucks are possibly cheaper with some offerings service package deals as well. There is a lot to consider, cost of vehicle, service cost, fuel economy and maybe resale value. I personally would be looking at Mercedes Benz or Kenworth. Of cause you can always buy a Thorpe truck every thing is for sale at a price, even the one I drive.
I'm in W.A.. I passed my M.C license /roadtrain over a year ago and have held a NZ class 5 (b double) for a few years also.... trying to get a break into driving hc or mc driving full time is tough.
Would be nice if they actually wanted to train young blokes but all they want is experienced people. Upgraded from hr to mc but no one willing to give me a chance
If you're willing to move or FIFO there's plenty of companies in the mining areas that'll take near anyone with a pulse and is keen, I'm based in Kalgoorlie and companies here are having to FIFO drivers in just to keep the trucks moving.
Trucking will be trucking, you have to accept the changes, like electronic work diaries, driver-facing cameras. I'm lucky to work for a company that will not put things in place unless they have too. Are companies making changes for safety or just protecting themselves (eg. driver-facing cameras)?
My work loads gone thru roof all these lazy people taken days off for a wee sniffle.... i also find funny the roads have turned to shit as the restrictions have been lifted 🤯🤪
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Hi Rod new subscriber and enjoying your channel, thanks mate 👍
Good evening ... How can I become a truck driver ... and I am a new immigrant to Australia ... How many weekly work hours? How much the average wages for this profession ... What are the crisis papers, thank you
Hey Rod glad your well m8, just a lil tip on clearing fogged windows, turn Aircond on and put the fan on High and move temp to hot should clear up in like 20 seconds.
thnx for services mate without trucks Australia stops!!
Just doing my job. Lots of other people out there helping out.
Still on the way home. 2 hrs to go, just having a quick break.
Bloody good to hear from you mate , glad everything ok mate , bad weather here in Western Australia , fair bit of loads are gonna be held up bloody roads are washed out in places north , thanks for getting back to me mate 👍
Yeah...I totally know what u r talking about as I used to work at Border Express and StarTrack. When it rains, u will be wet top to bottom while loading or doing delivery at customer’s. When it’s windy, you could be hit and injured by bars on each end of the curtain or buckles.
That's why I'm glad I'm not doing general. Having your curtain turn into a kite, was a nightmare. Although I still get wet while waiting for the fuel to go into the ground. However, I'm lucky that some sites have some sort of "shelter".
Benjamin Bardzinski Tanker was one of my dream jobs but the roster shift pulls me off and my DG license expired 😢
Hi Rod where is your new video mate keep save
G’day Rod Did you purchase a new truck!?? I’m looking at buying a truck for a 3years contract any advice which brand to go for .!!? Thanks Rod 👍👍
Hi Joel.
Got a new truck not so long ago, company truck. If you are buying used than Kenworth are reliable and. If it does have a problem on the road someone that can repair it would probably be easier to find.
If you are buying new, European trucks are possibly cheaper with some offerings service package deals as well. There is a lot to consider, cost of vehicle, service cost, fuel economy and maybe resale value. I personally would be looking at Mercedes Benz or Kenworth.
Of cause you can always buy a Thorpe truck every thing is for sale at a price, even the one I drive.
What do you prefer to drive manual or auto
Its pretty sad work 65 70 hrs a week on km rate and hols are paid @ 38 hrs a week on a low hourly rate plus 30% loading.
Hi lej do a video of the cockpit! All the gauges and switches and living area!
Good to see your still hard at work Rod, keep it up Mate
"Hard" at work maybe saying a bit much, but I'm working.😃
Morning mate! Love your videos! Keep up the good work mate!
I'm in W.A.. I passed my M.C license /roadtrain over a year ago and have held a NZ class 5 (b double) for a few years also.... trying to get a break into driving hc or mc driving full time is tough.
Keep trying, so hard to get the experience you need.
Hi rod how are you going mate. Keep the video's coming mate. I love watching them
Would be nice if they actually wanted to train young blokes but all they want is experienced people. Upgraded from hr to mc but no one willing to give me a chance
I know what you mean. You have to keep applying.
If you're willing to move or FIFO there's plenty of companies in the mining areas that'll take near anyone with a pulse and is keen, I'm based in Kalgoorlie and companies here are having to FIFO drivers in just to keep the trucks moving.
Rod,when you take time off is your rig parked up or they put another driver in. cheers from dale.
Hey Rod,
Just wondering what your opinion of trucking in Australia in the future with all these changes stirring?
Trucking will be trucking, you have to accept the changes, like electronic work diaries, driver-facing cameras. I'm lucky to work for a company that will not put things in place unless they have too. Are companies making changes for safety or just protecting themselves (eg. driver-facing cameras)?
My work loads gone thru roof all these lazy people taken days off for a wee sniffle.... i also find funny the roads have turned to shit as the restrictions have been lifted 🤯🤪
👍👍 Stay safe mate
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do u have shortage of truck drivers there in Australia??
Hey. Shortage of drivers no, experienced drivers yes, companies not willing to give new drivers a chance or training.
Depends on the area, in the cities probably not, in the mining areas companies are screaming for drivers.
Australian Trucker Rod thats the problems with companies they’re not willing to give a chance to new drivers..