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Forkin’ GoodWhen the truck carries its own forklift, delays disappear — and a business is born.In this episode of 6 Foot Behind the Bullbar, host Jason Jordan sits down with Fork2U founder Peter McCormack to uncover how a former Melbourne firefighter built one of Australia’s most versatile pallet delivery fleets using Scania P420 rigid trucks and rear-mounted Manitou telehandlers.Operating from Melbourne’s outer suburbs, Fork2U moves more than 3,000 pallets per week across construction sites, airports, infrastructure projects, and urban delivery locations where conventional trucks simply can’t operate. Peter shares how a simple idea — putting a forklift on the truck — transformed pallet logistics by eliminating delays, improving efficiency, and creating a fully independent delivery solution.This episode explores the real-world performance of Scania P-series trucks in demanding urban freight applications, including fuel economy, Opticruise transmission efficiency, twin-steer payload advantages, and the importance of reliability in high-pressure delivery environments. Peter also reflects on lessons learned from his 31-year firefighting career and how those principles shaped his approach to business, fleet management, and customer service.If you’re interested in trucks, transport logistics, Scania performance, Australian trucking stories, or the people behind modern freight operations, this is a rare inside look at a fleet built on solving problems and delivering reliability.Subscribe to 6 Foot Behind the Bullbar for authentic Australian trucking stories, road transport history, heavy haulage features, and behind-the-scenes interviews from the people who keep Australia moving.For the full story and photos visit www.roadtrains.com.au

In 2002 — the Year of the Outback — a story called North of the Dingo Fence was filmed and written on the red dirt of outback Queensland. First released as a magazine feature and on VHS video tape (and later on DVD), it captured a raw snapshot of life, livestock trucking, and long runs far beyond the bitumen.But what audiences never saw were the stories behind the story.In this episode of Six Foot Behind the Bullbar, Roadtrains.com.au technical editor and filmmaker Howard Shanks opens the archive to reveal the behind-the-scenes moments from the making of North of the Dingo Fence — the prototype trucks that couldn’t be shown, the weather that changed everything, the nights that ran too late, and the decisions made well north of the Dingo Fence.This is a rare look at how outback trucking documentaries were made before smartphones, drones, and GoPros — when cameras were heavy, trust mattered, Settle in for the story behind the story — Six Foot Behind the Bullbar.For all the photos visit www.roadtrains.com.au.

In this episode of Six Foot Behind the Bullbar, we roll west — way west — beyond Roma and deep into the heart of Western Queensland’s tough-as-nails trucking country. Join host Matt Washer as he steps inside the world of Charlie Burke, the no-nonsense operator behind Roma Transport, a fleet built to survive bulldust, bad roads and brutal distances on the fringe of the Simpson Desert.We take you behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most respected outback operations — from Charlie’s 550-horsepower Kenworth workhorses, double-rail chassis, and Haulmark side tippers, to the BPW running gear and old-school steel 6-rod suspension that keep his rigs alive where most gear gives up.But this episode isn’t just about machinery.It’s about mentorship, grit and the next generation of outback truckies.Midway through the run, we catch up with young operator Chris Stansbee, who served his trucking apprenticeship under Charlie’s wing. Guided by Charlie’s hard-earned wisdom, Chris has now launched his own transport business — built on the same rock-solid principles and tough-as-iron equipment that shaped Roma Transport from day one.From the cattle country around Roma to the lonely tracks 200 clicks west of Boulia, this episode dives into the people and the trucks that keep remote Queensland supplied, connected and moving.If you love big horsepower, harsh country, and real trucking stories told straight, this is one journey you won’t want to miss.For the full story and photos, visit: roadtrains.com.au

Strap in and settle six foot behind the bullbar as we roll back twenty years to one of the toughest, dustiest and most important trucking missions in Australia — the legendary supply run to Weipa. Filmed for the Kenworth Countrydocumentary series, this episode dives deep into the raw, corrugated red roads of Cape York, where one driver, one Kenworth, and one triple road train carried the lifeline for remote communities scattered across the peninsula.Join Roadtrains.com.au editor Howard Shanks as he revisits the extraordinary journey north — a run where every pallet of freight mattered, every creek crossing was a gamble, and every kilometre held the responsibility of keeping outback townships fed, fuelled, and functioning.We explore how these communities relied on the weekly arrival of Jim’s road train, how the looming wet season could cut them off for weeks, and how the run itself has changed dramatically over two decades, with large sections of those once-brutal dirt tracks now sealed under smooth bitumen.If you’re a fan of big trucks, remote roads, and the grit it takes to deliver the essentials to the farthest reaches of Australia, this episode is your ride.For the full story and exclusive photos from the original run, visit www.roadtrains.com.au — and don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss a new yarn from the long paddock.

In this special edition of Six Foot Behind the Bullbar, we uncover something truly remarkable — The Lost Tapes of JD Hurley.When roadtrains.com.au Technical Editor Howard Shanks was challenged to dig deep into his old documentary archives, he struck gold: a rare, recording from more than 25 years ago featuring Jack “JD” Hurley, one of the founding fathers of Brown and Hurley — the iconic Australian truck dealership that became a national institution.These lost tapes capture JD in his element — candid, witty, and full of life. Known for his dry humour, down-to-earth wisdom, and natural flair for salesmanship, Jack Hurley built more than a company — he built a legacy of trust, mateship, and good old Aussie ingenuity.Join us as we revisit this classic conversation, bringing to life the laughter, the lessons, and the legendary spirit of the man behind the Brown and Hurley story. It’s a nostalgic journey through Australia’s transport history — one that celebrates the heart, humour, and honesty of a true trucking pioneer.

Discover what AIR-CTI is, how it works, and why Tasmanian operators trust it for traction, safety, and tyre life.Join us as we head deep into Tasmania to meet logging and transport operators who rely on AIR-CTI central tyre inflation systems to tackle some of the steepest and toughest terrain in the state. From enhancing traction on slick forestry tracks to improving tyre life and safety on the highway, we see first-hand how AIR-CTI is changing the way trucks handle the job. And it’s not just for trucks in the bush. Super spreaders working wet paddocks and soft soils are also reaping the rewards, with reduced compaction, improved efficiency, and the ability to keep moving when conditions turn muddy. These are real stories from real operators, straight from the cab.

In this episode of Six Foot Behind the Bullbar, we fire up the time machine and roll back to 1996 with a legendary story by Howard “Shanksie” Shanks — first published in Truckin’ Life magazine (Vol. 19, No. 10).Trucking Through the Last Frontier follows Andrew Hickey’s brand-new Kenworth T950 as it takes on the wilds of outback Queensland. Thirty years later, a phone call from Andrew sparked the revival of this iconic yarn — complete with crocodile encounters, red dirt roads, and big horsepower in the bush.Resurrected from the archives with original slides and fresh audio, this episode is a tribute to a golden era of Australian trucking — where grit, machines, and mateship got the job done.📸 See original photos and read the full article at roadtrains.com.au🎯 Tags:Kenworth T950, Australian Trucking, Road Trains, Truckin Life Magazine, Howard Shanks, Outback Trucking, Remote Haulage, Trucking Stories, Heavy Transport History, Truck Photography, Long Haul Driving, Northern Territory, Gulf Country, Crocodile Encounter, Classic Trucks, Trucking Legends📢 Hashtags:#KenworthT950 #RoadTrains #AustralianTrucking #TruckingPodcast #TruckinLife #OutbackTruckin #TruckStories #HeavyHaulage #HowardShanks #SixFootBehindTheBullbar #ClassicTrucks #TruckPhotos #BigRigs #TruckingLegends #RealTruckinStories #RoadtrainsAustralia #BrownandHurley

Strap in as this week’s episode of Six‑Foot Behind the Bull Bar tears into the cutting-edge world of heavy haulage, showcasing the mighty Scania R770 V8 in action. We dive into the story behind D&P Solutions' R770 8×4 prime mover and its custom 5R8 Linkwing trailer — and why this duo is shaking up Australia’s megaproject logistics scene From its ferocious 770hp, 16.4‑litre V8 engine churning out 3,700 Nm of torque, to the slick 16‑speed Opticruise gearbox with multiple reverse gears — every spec is a testament to engineered might and clever design. We unpack how hub‑reduction tandem drive axles, diff locks and advanced traction systems let this rig haul road‑headers up steep grades and through mud without drama We also talk fuel economy, decoding how this monster averages between 1.2 km/L to 1.4 km/L on long hauls from Brisbane to Sydney — a big deal when you’re hauling 130‑tonne loads across remote terrainPlus, we’ll discuss why owner Deirdre Young describes the R770 as a “hamburger with the lot” — featuring built‑in shower, Starlink, fridge and generator — and why it took more than two years to perfect every detail before delivery.Tune in for:A technical deep dive into R770’s V8 power and emissions‑compliant Euro 6 setupHow diff‐lock, traction control, hill‑hold and retarder systems work together to keep this giant in controlTales of Australia’s tunnelling boom and what it’s doing for heavy haulage operatorsBehind‑the‑scenes of spec’ing one of the most capable Scania rigs in the Southern HemisphereReady for horsepower, engineering brilliance, and haulage stories like no other? Jump in six‑feet behind the bull bar and let’s roll.👉 Be sure to visit roadtrains.com.au to read the full stories and check out photos of the trucks featured in each episode.