Fantastic explanation of how we start working figuring out what we want to do, I am a sailor/captain, and started the same way. Passion for what we do, absolutely Alpha and Omega

Thanks Johnno for your "start to now" journey. While listening to your story about not being taught correctly how to chain, then asking the other float driver questions, I recalled one of my early memories about folding tarps. I was working in the yard of a small trucking company that my brother was driving for. There were a lot of tarps just scrunched up at the back of the shed. My job initially was to clean up the yard. I asked how to fold them up whenever I had some spare time, so that the drivers could use them when needed. The boss wouldn't show me. The drivers had no time to show me, so I took it upon myself to fold them up the best I knew how. These were 40 foot trailer tarps. I dragged each tarp out into an open dirt space one by one, there were about 4, and it was a windy day. Weights had to be placed/moved on corners to hold it square. With each progressive fold, I would sweep off all loose dirt. It took a very long time for the first one. After folding each, I rolled it onto a pallet and stored it in an accessible part of the shed using the 5 tonne forklift. It looked neat and tidy, and I was happy. That way, the next time the drivers needed a tarp, ready, done. I used to help them tie down loads with chains and ropes, though never tie down tarps, so I never saw how they unrolled them. Well one day a driver needed a tarp. Big Oops. I folded all the tarps the same way I fold my sheets. This driver cursed me when the tarp did not unroll the way he expected it... I was in the yard helping him on the forklift this say, so he now HAD to show me. From on top of the general freight, he just rolled the blob of a mess of tarp over the side and laneded on to the ground. He said he had wasted enough time, from other delays. Together, in an open space, we unfolded this tarp, all the while his cursing became more and more. My only focus was, great I'm learning the correct way to fold tarps... yaaeee! Finally folded correctly, and on the pallet facing the way he wanted it, I jumped on the forklift, lifted the pallet up where wanted it mid load, he positioned then unrolled the tarp, THE RIGHT WAY this time. I was ecstatic. I also learnt that day how to tie down tarps using all those attached ropes. In my favour, I had replaced and respliced all the frayed ropes, much to the delight of the irate driver. He had a better respect for me from then on. I was always looking for ways to learn more by asking questions, and in doing so helping the drivers to shorten their load/unload/reload times.

I’m currently working as a MR truck driver, got mr license in synchro hr in auto. All the companies I’ve seen advertising for on the job websites hardly say road ranger. I’m 20 making 1.4-2k per week 50-60 hrs on night shift, been working towards getting my MC license with a road ranger hopefully to have no conditions on heavy vehicles. Great video to learn from, would love to see more of this.

Congratulations on being such a good storyteller. Not everyone can just be themselves, but you do it so well.

Unreal Jonno.. Everyone's got their own story mate hey!! I told my dad at 3yrs old I was going to drive trucks for him lol.. He said not unless you have a trade behind you.. So I become a Heavy vehicle mechanic but have always been around heavy machinery.. I went straight from a car license to a Hc which I had for around 6yrs b4 getting my bdouble licence.. I had bdouble flattops bcs know one else wanted them.. I loved it mate,I run out of Nqx Wollongong to Nth Queensland weekly for about 10yrs.. Then had my own truck for a few yrs which was awesome.. Then in 2012 5 children later my marriage started falling apart so then I stayed at home.. Now a single father with the 5 children and I'd circumstances were different I'd be back out on the hwy chasing that dream.. Great content Jonno hope you are doing well mate 👍 👌

Yep when you’re driving trucks warehouses Bitchin office politics you completely away from all that stuff that’s why I like it that’s what’s good about driving trucks There are some downsides time limits call be in places pretty tired at times but you more or less your own boss

Loved the camera position on that Johno. You have done well to be a truck driver.I think your positive attitude is your great point.Going into j9bs with a whingy winey attitide won't cut it. Thats what I would love too. The solitude and wide open spaces. Some peeps can't handle the loneliness. Thanks for sharing your story. Every one loves to hear your side of life. 🤗😎

Great story and very intriguing. Moreover, it seems like I need to stay in touch. You seem to be the right person with whom I can understand and learn how to drive in Australia according to the rules. I have a year to organize everything before coming to your beautiful country. Thank you

Great story and video. I was an industrial sparky and found if you took on the hard/shit jobs now one else wanted to do, you could master them and everyone would leave you alone. I would use any and every resource I could find to learn about the task. The best part was the hard jobs become easy, and the others never knew. I did this during my career (15+ occupations) and it never failed me, I'm now retired. My only regret is I never did what you are doing, I loved driving and still do. I did drive Trans Perth busses for my midlife crisis for a few years and that was a hoot, all about having a good attitude. Thanks for the great videos.

The slogan of your company should be "We've got your back"😂

johno in all the year i worked on trucks and semis i learnt never be scared to ask if u dont no something if ur not sure about something always ask thats how i learnt wen i was doing trucks from old bedford trucks big kenworth and mack i miss working on trucks thats why i love watching ur shows cause u r a good teacher and people learn from u wen they watch ur videos your a good bloke johno

John, new subscriber from the states. Love your channel man.👍👍👍

Cheers Johnno. Great info and advice. I'm a bit older, 52 but it's always been the dream and with the kids getting older it's my time.

I did 2 years on a Road Train Car Carrier , 2 trailers Brisbane to Darwin 1981/82, how I got the job was I was driving for RoadAir out of Wagga Wagga, C1800 Inter, after I left there went to Flemings Hardware/Transport, in Wagga Wagga, CK40 UD , anyhow the transport manager of Road Air had moved to Brisbane and set up a Car Carrier Road Train, ( I started trucking in a Car Carrier 1973 Adelaide/Sydney) he pphoned me and asked I would like to drive his, so I went up to Brisbane and went on a trip with him to Darwin, loved it, went back to Wagga Wagga and put the house on the market and moved to Boronia Heights. now back then the licence I had was I think an A Class , drive anything except a Motor Bike or Bus. yeh I miss it still now retired ...still bleed diesel when I stab a finger with a screw driver. do a bit of Pilot work now and then , got to get out on the road . That's how I got to call in Toowoomba and seen Terry.

Thanks for letting us know how you started and how you enjoy driving. Like you I love driving and always gave the boss a fair go as if I was working for myself. I had a HC license for years but only did some casual driving until the kids were older and I decided to get into it full time. So I drove semi's and big rigids for 20 years until I retired, I loved it and felt like I was a paid tourist seeing places and being my own boss once I left the depot and the sence of freedom I experienced. In a way I regret not going full time earlier but the kids would have been younger and I wonted to be there for them. It's a choice I made and others have chosen differently. Thanks for your videos, they get me back out on the road again. Stay safe.😎

Thank you so much for delivering such a story

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I really appreciate what you are doing buddy it inspired to those who love truckies job. Thanks bro.& keep safe/be safe...

I got out of trucking a couple years ago and sold my trucks and trailers. I got tired of the government, DOT and over regulation. It was a lifestyle and when it became a job I had enough. I do miss the driving, but not all the paperwork and headaches with running the business.

Love the videos. I'm 22 driving road trains and practically live in the truck. Definitely a life style !

Another great informative video john'o 👍

Hi, I live in Sweden and will be moving to Adelaide in December. Right now I work in the mining industry driving trucks and other machines. I'm a little nervous about my language and traffic culture. i never drove road ranger trucks, Mack, Kenworth or peterbilt or left hand traffic trucks. but i like driving trucks. I hope to find a job there. thanks for this video.

Very good story

Excellent job and story

Kia ora johnno I've been driving for over 35 years still get a out of stuff too learn here in New Zealand and I did drive over in Sydney over 20 years ago on a side loader great video

I like your videos mate Thanks for all of them From a young french man making his dream come true by driving road trains in WA sitting behind the steering of a Kenworth 🇦🇺 🤙

Great chin wag mate i enjoyed the story (:=()

Im 23 in a HR (i wish i was in it more then i am) one of these days ill jump HC then MC and hit the road. done a couple interstate and intrastate trips in a HR and i was absolutely loving it, as you said with volvo bunk its tight but ive had the time of my life. Cheers for the videos🤙

That was a great share Johnno , really enjoyed listening to your progression and what you enjoyed driving, must be very hard for you and your family not being home every other night, take care and thanks again for the video 👍👏

Great way of explaning!

Yes. If I was 40 years younger I would be In a truck . But I know trucks back then we're different. Driving with Joey box was a dream. Lol

Great video and enjoy all of them you put out. I have been an MC driver for around 10 years now. Loved the video on tarping a load. Next time you tarp the drop deck would love to see that one. Keep it up and rennet shiny side up

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Attitude is everything in Road Transport, Easy Going Professional makes it so much more enjoyable for all involved.

Love your spirit!

Johno it took me longer to read all the comments than watch the video 🤣😂🤣 Great video mate, I've got a 909 and older 4x8 Drake swingwing which I am painting now and hopefully plan to work my way around Aus. and enjoy the rest of my working life

bloody awsome mate good onya

Awesome sound!

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Thanks for the video Johnno. So informative, and your reversing skills are amazing as you showed us in another video a while ago!

It used to be a 'C' class lic' in Qld before it was HR. In those days part of the test was change a tyre & bleed a diesel engine. You could do that 'C' class 12 months after holding a car lic'. After holding a 'C' (HR) for 12 months you could go get your 'E' (HC) class & 12 months after that E4 or E6 (MC). So by age 20 you had a road train lic'. Be careful asking what a Ring Feeder is ,i got told it was a sex toy! Good Show.

Hey John 👋great video really really enjoyed it 👍✅ I started out as a motorbike courier in 1987 I worked sub contract for fasta couriers. The good thing is it gives you great defencive driving skills and really good time management skills.then I went to a Ute 1985 Holden rodeo trayback with a 2liter desiel and 4 on the tree.but I never got anymore speeding tickets. Thanks again for making really great videos cheers 😊👍👌✅

I also did motorbike courier work for 2 years after I left school in Sydney in the late 80s summers were awesome, winters dreadful! Thanks for another great vid great to hear more of your story, I’ve always been around trucks as a kid and the open road and loved the idea of life on the road but never ventured into driving for a living, maybe one day? 👍

Yes I also loved every minute of driving trucks around Australia it gets in your blood thanks for sharing John 🦘

Reversing with two trailers may not be easy, but I imagine with enough practice, anything is achievable! again great video. love it thank you.

Good one johno been driving for 5 i still ask questions and still learning

I really like get into doing this and I really don't need to be at home at night either.

Love your wonderful history and the heartwarming enthusiasm - your employer is exceptionally lucky.

Thanks for that bro I appreciated the content it’s one of my biggest goals to get my mc doing rd trains im hc atm almost their haha 😅

Nice shifting

Noice story bro sounds like your a hard worker bro and having fun doing it

1:58 Respect how that last dually made way around the curb. Love your videos btw.

Great video, it's good hearing someone else's story and how they got into the industry. I really wish I could find an interest in interstate. I'm single and 27 with a full MC license, but for the life of me I just can't seem to find any interest in doing interstate work. I live in Victoria and I haven't left the state once, yet other people my age have driven all over Australia in a double or even just singles and they love it. I guess it's not for everyone, but maybe I should give it a go.

The sound of the truck's engine is amazing. There is no engine sound like this in trucks in Europe or Turkey.

Well said johno and well presented, hats off to ya mate

Very interesting dialogue there Johnno, and some sound advice too! Back in the early 80's when I started driving, we had to sleep across the seats, no night heater..... Today's trucks are really great, a home from home! Also, great advice about asking questions, never "guess" that you're doing the right thing ;-) Looking forward to the next vid. Stay safe 🇬🇧

Great explanation and video. Ray.

Thanks for sharing your story

great vid

Excellent experience 😮

Sounds like fun to me because I am young, but also sounds like it is hard to manage when you have a family. Thanks for your insights into trucking.

Glad to see you happy and enjoying what you're doing. Stay safe as always.👍

Great video Johno, all your videos are great and interesting to watch. 👍

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic information....I have HC looking to expand my skills and licence,

Great work experiences shared. Thanks for that.

Great vid Johnno,was awesome to hear your trucking adventures through the years! Stay safe out there mate.

Hi Johno I saw you at Marulan nth b was going to say hi but looked around and you were gone anyway love the content spot on thanks👍

Excellent video mate. I love the inside stories and memories. It was exactly the life I always wanted here in the US

❤ video amazing camera footage, no vibration and love the sounds that engine brake ❤❤❤

Great video, enjoyed your hearing about your experiences & 20:04 attitude. Thanks for shareing cheers

Johno very colorful driving history ive always believed a little experience and a lot of self confidence can take you a long way.But i think those days are gone everything today is so structured all the funs gone .But i enjoy the trips with you and Ken ,look forward to your next one mate Kym Adelaide

David Hunn This explains how you were so confident about ripping the dashboard to bits a few videos back when the aircon packed up on your way north a few videos ago. I thought at the time that you probably had a trade or something behind you.

Thanks for sharing Johno

Thank you for sharing Johnno

Very interesting 👍. watching from northern Ireland

Really enjoyed your story Johnno. I had a Class 3 (1976) and had driven an awful old Bedford hauling massively overweight sandstone blocks. A mate owned a prime mover and wanted to take a year off so offered me the job. It was local work so I got away with a few months gap between starting to drive and getting my Class 5 (1979). Lesson and test was on a single drive with a tiny single axle trailer. Had to reverse park it! Pretty different to what I was actually driving and doing. Had very few clues on restraints and tarping and everything else so, like you, I asked lots of questions and learnt as I went. Thanks again. mark

Learning off the more experienced is the best way to learn. Unfortunately most youngsters won't directly talk to you. And if you are old like me. They just reckon you're an old fart. And what do you know. We don't do it that old way. There is a new, better way. Working construction the last 42 years I have seen so many changes. Supposedly improvements. But mostly they aren't. The tools are better. Your trucks are better. But the basics of the jobs doesn't change. Ask, watch and learn. Easiest way to perfect anything. Shame I'm too old to start driving road trains.

good video mate and story of how it started. I'm 30 and been in the construction industry for over 10 years and wanted a change and have just been given a interstate role driving HC which I'm nervous but also can't wait to see and try it. I love driving and seeing the country side with my caravan so thought why not get a job to get paid doing the same thing. Only thing is my partner can't come with but they have offered my flexibly which is what I like. Least if I try it for a few months or so and build my experience up and I know its not for me, at least I gave it a go and can also move into local driving. Anyway cheers mate for the videos, have been really enjoying watching them. Keep up the good work

I just loved your history & determination to learn more and ask questions about why this happened and can we fix this for next time around ,Well done Johnno @ Lumbars transport in Denni .luve your videing and drone shots .😅😅👍

Your an inspiration mate! I’m on hr and have 3 months till I can get my mc.

I'm glad you mentioned that you said you got your HR licence because you like to have all of the licences! I have been obsessed with having every type of licence since I was 21 and I'm now 26. I currently have my HR B licence and my motorbike L's. I also have a forklift licence, white card, H endorsement, boat licence, and Ochre Card. I am in the process of enrolling in the MC licence course next month. I'm the same as you, I got my HR licence but never used it. I got my MR then HR when I was 21-24, and I found it hard to apply for jobs because I was under 25. Now that I am 26 and I will soon have my MC licence, I will give job applying a go again. 🚛 It's great to see someone who likes to get all of the licences! It also gives me hope that I can get a heavy vehicle driving job with no experience too! 🚛

Cool story. I could have been doing this about 10 years ago. A fella taught me to drive a flat bed truck with split gears, and it was fun. I thought it'd be great to drive road trains around the country, so i went for my HR license. I was pretty confident I'd be able to drive the test truck so paid my $1200 for the test. Roadranger gearbox stumped me, i was grinding a lot but the guy never told me anything different so i just kept driving the same. Anyway day 3 the test, he failed me. I was devastated.

An awesome video about your awesome story. Thank you for sharing with us 😊👍

Hi, thanks very much for all the videos you put on. Very informative. I'm in NZ and just finished 11 years as a milk tanker driver. Looking at coming to Australia. It seems there are plenty of jobs around.

Good story Johnno. Good that you have no set run, that keeps it interesting. We travel round camping in the canopy on my LC, accomodation is the same as you, we enjoy the country but we don’t get paid to do it though. We have never been to Deni though. I wouldn’t mind taking my WB Ute to the Ute muster one day. Jeff

Nice life time story and wel done. ''wanted to do'' and with some good old passion and brains,you come far. I already knew in 1977 when i was a little boy that i wanted to be a truck driver. We had a transport company in the village. I had very little contact with them, but they gave the virus. I had all driving licenses and diplomas in a year and a half and was 19y when I became a truck driver. You iknow,was no navigation ore telefone. And worked my way up to the long distances in EU. Yes,i flipt over in the bed for abouth 23 years. lol. I knew since 1987 that I wanted to be a truckie. For the country and its extremes, the adventure,not to many p[eople and of course the road trains. no media at that time but the newspaper, magazines and TV. I never made it to Australia to be one of your colleagues. But i stil folow you guys.

Wow insanity 😂 no hr Experian and straight to MC

Enjoyed listening to your story Jonno, ive never done road train work,done general freight with Marsdens (flat tops and tarps) and DJ transport (tautliners) back in the 90's got my MC licence in 2012 because the fella i was working for ran out of work for me, told me he had a mate who was looking for a fella to drive his Bdouble tipper carting grain So got my MC licence on that Friday and was driving a Bdouble Monday LOL did that cupla years and then got a job driving a Bdouble carting cattle did that for 3 years and loved it talk about fast and the furious LOL Now i have 1 thing left on my working life bucket list is to get into road trains BUT everyone wants atleast 2 years experience which makes it hard ey anyway good job i enjoy your stories keep up the good work ...

Thanks for the video Johnno. I was 19 when I got the equivalent of HC. During the test ( it was my second time in a Roadranger) I missed a gear which the testing officer commented on. I replied don’t worry I have another 12 here. It was a 13 speed roadranger. He laughed and passed me. I never really used it as went into earthmoving then spent 40 years underground as a miner.

Thanks Jonno for sharing how you got started in the industry. Getting some experience is definitely the hardest part of a truckies career. I started at a major refrigeration transport business on a HR-B licence for 1 year. It's actually a lot easier starting off on an auto/synchro getting used to your basics of truck driving. Then removing your condition later as all you'll have to focus on is learning the transmission and everything else is 2nd nature. I now drive garbage trucks Just got my HC last Saturday and lost the B condition. I'm still looking for a HC job there's just nothing going on my area right now. Even if you have rigid experience and no trailer experience employers will still give you a shot most of the time.

Hey truck driving isn't just for the young ones starting out..😉The older ones can also do it especially after your Children have grown up..Its a great way too see the huge country off ours.

like this: Try not to look to dumb..a very honest statement, well done, had a similar experience in this matter..

Your story Purity smear to mine but haven't gotten my Mc yet

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That's great information mate for people looking to get into Trucking, as the old saying there is no such thing as a dumb question, if you don't know something ask, it may just save you for someone else's life

Great video - about to make the jump into MC from HR - similar to you I've had this licence for 16 years and only drove a truck on a mining site once! I'm lucky in that I have the time to commit to learning and finding the right company to take on an older driver with not much transport industry experience (that's a little daunting I'll admit) - there's just something about getting on the road

Thanks for sharing your career path Johno! How many hours a week do you drive ? How often do you get to be home with your kids ?

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