The best transport documentary I have seen..full stop. I started driving in NZ middle 1970's when the rail had the industry tied up with the stupid red tape. Left NZ 1978 for OZ and went driving there for 46 yrs. Every time I came home and caught up with my old mates I just marvelled how the industry was starting to stride ahead. The introduction of B Doubles in NZ was way ahead of Australia's intro of B Doubles, and many other innovations that came to Oz where in NZ first or NZ built. Kinda wished I stayed. I had a great time getting paid to travel around this wide brown land though. Great informative production, and needs to part of an education curriculum. Ten out of ten. the moez.
Absolutely Graham. Yours is similar to my story. I recall B-trains being trialled in NZ long before Oz. The 3 day NZR inter island system was a joke. More often than not freight was damaged or stolen long before it reached it's destination, if it arrived at all. Regarding the Mack R Models, I drove a few in Oz. For my money the R686RST with the 285 Maxidyne was the the best damn engine Mack ever built & still the benchmark today. I also kinda wished I hadn't pulled the pin when I did but went from $80 a week to $80 a day in NSW. The rest is history.
It's a more divided industry now than it used to be when it comes to drivers. Drivers are either extremely professional & mature or dribbling on about jake brakes whilst making videos for social media & crying about being away from home.
Wonderful. The trucks, the scenery, the music and the intelligent commentary. (Retired truck driver from the UK) 😎
The best transport documentary I have seen..full stop. I started driving in NZ middle 1970's when the rail had the industry tied up with the stupid red tape. Left NZ 1978 for OZ and went driving there for 46 yrs. Every time I came home and caught up with my old mates I just marvelled how the industry was starting to stride ahead. The introduction of B Doubles in NZ was way ahead of Australia's intro of B Doubles, and many other innovations that came to Oz where in NZ first or NZ built. Kinda wished I stayed. I had a great time getting paid to travel around this wide brown land though. Great informative production, and needs to part of an education curriculum. Ten out of ten.
the moez.
Thanks Grahame, Your comments are much appreciated. Despite the great advances we have seen in the industry, there is still room for improvement!
Absolutely Graham. Yours is similar to my story. I recall B-trains being trialled in NZ long before Oz. The 3 day NZR inter island system was a joke. More often than not freight was damaged or stolen long before it reached it's destination, if it arrived at all. Regarding the Mack R Models, I drove a few in Oz. For my money the R686RST with the 285 Maxidyne was the the best damn engine Mack ever built & still the benchmark today. I also kinda wished I hadn't pulled the pin when I did but went from $80 a week to $80 a day in NSW. The rest is history.
That should inspire some people to become truck drivers. A great series of videos in a number of ways.
It's a more divided industry now than it used to be when it comes to drivers. Drivers are either extremely professional & mature or dribbling on about jake brakes whilst making videos for social media & crying about being away from home.
How many episodes are you doing on this I need more
50 ton on 9 axles, here in Ireland we're doing 46 tons on 6 axles !
Our roads are low quality here in New Zealand, the more axels/wheels, the better it is for our roads.
This series should be compulsory watching of all Green Party members.
According to an HR women recently. “Truck driving is an unskilled occupation” 🙄