Copy Southbound Podcast

Copy Southbound is a Podcast that immortalises the real life stories from some of the great Pioneers of the Australian Trucking Industry. It brings to life what they have experienced and been able to achieve in such a demanding but rewarding industry and enables their stories to live on forever and be accessed by our future generations.

#6 - Part 2 | Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA 05/05/2026

#6 - Part 2 | Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA Part 2 of our conversation with Paul Alsbury | Executive Director Statutory Compliance at the NHVR and Steve Shearer | South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA). /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41169845

143. Jim Riordan | Riordan Grain 04/30/2026

143. Jim Riordan | Riordan Grain In this episode Bruce sits down with Jim Riordan of Riordan Grain. This is an amazing story of someone who has built an unbelievably successful business from the ground up and has displayed world leading innovation. An Australian Family business we can all be truly proud of. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41081610

#5 Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA 04/28/2026

#5 Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA In this episode Bruce sits down with Paul Alsbury | Executive Director Statutory Compliance at the NHVR and Steve Shearer | South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA). /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41054960

#4 Steve Shearer | SARTA 04/22/2026

#4 Steve Shearer | SARTA In this episode Bruce sits down one on one with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) for another fantastic discussion. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40968475

142. David and Andrew Derham - Derham's Transport 04/16/2026

142. David and Andrew Derham - Derham's Transport We managed to get down to Lara and catch up with father and son, David and Andrew Derham. Their transport business is well known in the area with their fleet of tippers a common sight on the highways in the Melbourne area, but it’s the beautiful restorations that have caught Bruce’s eye for years and the renovation on Davids original cabover Kenworth was just the start of a line up that’s still coming together. Dave’s story of his modest growth and smart business sense is a great example of what can be done with a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40905185

#3 Steve Shearer - SARTA & Sharon Middleton - Whiteline Transport | Part 3 04/14/2026

#3 Steve Shearer - SARTA & Sharon Middleton - Whiteline Transport | Part 3 Part 3 of the Series with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association and Sharon Middleton from Whiteline Transport. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40878255

#2 - Sham Contracting | Steve Shearer & Sharon Middleton Part 2 04/07/2026

#2 - Sham Contracting | Steve Shearer & Sharon Middleton Part 2 Part 2 of the series with Steve Shearer from the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) and Sharon Middleton from Whiteline Transport where we discuss Sham Contracting. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40766695

141. Durkin's Thorpdale 04/02/2026

141. Durkin's Thorpdale Thorpdale is synonymous with potato cartage and the Durkin name is right amongst it. With Michael Durkin kicking off the transport business on the family farm, he was known for some pretty flash gear for the era. His son Kelly now heads the trucking side with a full family affair making this business tick along nicely. A few of Bruce’s favourite trucks reside in the fleet so it’s a wonder he’s not still down there! /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40717745

#1 - Steve Shearer - SARTA & Sharon Middleton - Whiteline Transport | Australia's Fuel Crisis 03/31/2026

#1 - Steve Shearer - SARTA & Sharon Middleton - Whiteline Transport | Australia's Fuel Crisis In Part 1 of the series with Steve Shearer - SARTA and Sharon Middleton - Whiteline Transport we discuss the current fuel crisis facing the Australian Trucking Industry. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40688500

The Missing Link | Prelude Episode 03/30/2026

The Missing Link | Prelude Episode The Missing Link Podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens when things go wrong in the heavy vehicle industry, from incident investigations and prosecutions through to the compliance gaps that cause them. As part of the Copy Southbound platform, this series connects real-world experiences with practical insights to help operators, leaders and drivers better understand their obligations and avoid becoming the next case study. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40675435

140. Norm & Nola Bransgrove 03/24/2026

140. Norm & Nola Bransgrove One of the nicest things about doing Copy Southbound is the terrific people we meet who share our passion for our transport industry. Bruce had the opportunity to sit with Norm and Nola Bransgrove, something they’d bee trying to organise for some time and discovered the most genuine people and family network that anyone could hope for. Through plenty of ups and a family tragedy, this loving couple managed to survive by having an absolute love for each other and for what they do. Needless to say, Bruce was touched by the entire family, their attention to detail, their lobbying for a better industry and their views on life. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40600070

139. Wayne Shegog 03/06/2026

139. Wayne Shegog Bruce has known Wayne for many years through the vintage truck scene, admiring Wayne’s stunning and well-travelled needle nosed Kenworth that frequents events everywhere. Wayne has had a long career in the trucking industry and has piloted some unique machines over the years. At the recent ATHS show in Maffra, Chappo suggested Bruce and Wayne have a quick chat on the podcast so 5 odd hours later it was over! A hilarious interview with a definite character /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40336740

138. Chris ‘Squeeker’ Overend 02/19/2026

138. Chris ‘Squeeker’ Overend The Overend name is legendary in the East Gippsland area of Victoria so it was fitting that Bruce was finally able to catch up with Chris ‘Squeeker’ Overend. Squeeker is well known in transport circles due to his family heritage along with his ownership of one of three iconic Australian produced V12 W Model Kenworth’s. To capture the story of Overend Transport along with Squeeker’s exploits throughout the years was something we’ve been waiting for and we are sure you’ll enjoy it as much as we have /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40169580

137. Grant Elliott – Elliott’s Landscape Supplies 02/05/2026

137. Grant Elliott – Elliott’s Landscape Supplies Whenever we talk about favourite colour schemes, Bruce never shuts up about Elliott’s of Tumut so it was only fitting that he finally made it down there for an interview. Bruce sat with Grant Elliott, son of the founder and currently CEO of this proud country operation. Grant’s dad created the amazing striping design and Bruce had him on a pedestal until he found out he was colour blind! This is a great interview with a super nice person in our industry with an amazing passion and eye for detail. SYDNEY TRUCKFEST /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/40013035

136. Paul Cootes – Cootes Quarry Products 01/23/2026

136. Paul Cootes – Cootes Quarry Products They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and that applies to two of the nicest people we know. We thought that Geoff Cootes was a terrific bloke and then we met his brother Paul - they obviously came from great stock. Paul made his own way in the transport industry and like his famous father Ian, worked in the dangerous goods area but in bottled gas, expanding at a very young age before selling out in an outstanding fashion. He loves trucks, loves attention to detail and is an incredibly proud Cootes family member and one of those people you meet and feel like you’ve known him forever. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/39845965

135. Leigh Hudson | Iconic Replicas 01/08/2026

135. Leigh Hudson | Iconic Replicas Everyone has a story and Leigh Hudson is no exception. Following an early start into a career as a driver, Leigh progressed to owning his own truck before a dream became reality with the launch of his Iconic Replicas brand, something that has taken off amongst all collectors. Leroy has managed to overcome the odds and developed an honest miniature reproduction of some of our favourite model Kenworths, all while retaining his image as one hell of a nice guy. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/39665455

134. Mick Best - LINFOX 12/26/2025

134. Mick Best - LINFOX Copy Southbound has been trying to get an interview with Lindsay Fox for some time and although it hasn’t happened as yet, the next best thing was a chat with Lindsay’s long term, right hand man Mick Best. Apart from discussing his history in the transport industry, Bruce also had quite a serious discussion with Mick on the future of the road transport, training and the dreaded compliance rules that we currently face. Mick is widely known throughout trucking circles and we appreciated his time out of his busy schedule. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/39535525

133. Graeme Hovey – Hovey’s Geelong 12/11/2025

133. Graeme Hovey – Hovey’s Geelong Bruce’s long term mate Melissa Van Look has been Graeme’s neighbour for many years and after hearing his stories from the days gone, she lined up a fantastic interview with him to share his past. The Hovey name is well known and was a permanent fixture in the Geelong area with their stunning red, white and black trucks in a timeless colour scheme. We’d like to thank Mel and Crispy for pulling this together. Follow Sydney TruckFest https://www.facebook.com/share/1FwSVVnDG9/ /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/39373470

132. Gerry Hicks - Hicks Contracting 11/28/2025

132. Gerry Hicks - Hicks Contracting Gerry Hicks' outstanding W Model Kenworth cemented his status amongst truck enthusiasts many years ago however, there’s far more to him than having an iconic truck. A meticulous operator, Gerry built a very successful business based on morals, ethics and trust along with relying on some old school, heartfelt handshake agreements that are seldom seen today. We have become great friends with Gerry over the years and were thrilled to finally get the time to sit and record his history. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/39194865

131. Goz Dawson 11/13/2025

131. Goz Dawson The stunning fleet of Goz Dawson’s are a fixture on our roads and stand out in their varying green and white livery. Bruce got the chance to sit with a very humbled Goz at his home recently and discovered a man who has a passion for the industry, love of trucks and gratitude toward his life choices that have led to his success. Moreso, his pride on the popularity of his Dolly’s Dream combination has had an everlasting impact on his conscience that drives him to give back to the community that has supported him. What a great man, enjoy this like we did. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/39026620

130. Johnno Johnson 10/30/2025

130. Johnno Johnson We first met Johnno Johnson at the Kenworth Klassic when he travelled down from Dalby just over 12 months ago. Apart from being a lovely bloke, we were taken with his beautiful factory Gold Nugget SAR still sporting its 2-Stroke Detroit power. Bruce finally got up to Dalby and sat with Johnno to record his history and check out his past with trucks, trials and tribulations. Humble people like Johnno make Copy Southbound what it is and the passion he still has for the industry is what keeps it alive. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/38851620

129. Andy Soutar 10/16/2025

129. Andy Soutar Our good mate Paul Biagini lined up this interview with an initially reluctant Andy Soutar and we couldn’t be happier. Men like this were legendary on our highways but when you speak with them, they’re humble and were simply “Just doing their job”. Andy was very well known as an owner operator in his striking black and silver Movin-On styled Kenworth’s along with his mandatory pipe hanging from the corner of his mouth. And along with his late wife and soulmate Nadia, he stepped into the box as a spokesman for the industry trying to get better terms and conditions for his mates out there on the road. We can’t thank Paul enough for making this happen. Road to Compliance MASTERCLASS https://prodrivecompliance.com.au/etn/road-to-compliance/ /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/38612045

128. Peter & Chris Betts 10/02/2025

128. Peter & Chris Betts DON'T MISS OUT on the Road to Compliance MASTERCLASS - Click the link below or head to the ProDrive Compliance website today to secure your spot! https://prodrivecompliance.com.au/etn/road-to-compliance/ /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/38447305

127. Bill Hamilton 09/18/2025

127. Bill Hamilton Bruce ran into John Hamilton from Minlaton, South Australia while on a trip to Adelaide and heard all about his old man Bill. We were able to get back across there a few months later and caught up with Bill for a great chat about his early days doing it tough in some fairly primitive gear. At the release of this episode, Bill will be climbing into a new T610 which will see his time out behind the wheel but what a great career. You guys will enjoy this character and the family tradition will live on for years to come as you’ll find out. Have you secure your spot at the Road to Compliance MASTERCLASS yet? Secure today before it's too late!!! /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/38272555

126. Iain Cann 09/04/2025

126. Iain Cann We first met Iain Cann through our mate, Mick Cefai, owner of the legendary "K Whopper" Kenworth. When Mick got it home, he found out that Iain was the original owner of the truck having bought it from Kenworth Lansvale following its stint on the show circuit. Iain has had an amazing career and the more we spoke with him, the more we realised he had a terrific story for you all. We are sure you'll enjoy this. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/38096345

125. Evan Taylor 08/21/2025

125. Evan Taylor Evans son Tyson reached out and asked us to call by for a chat with his very humble father Evan. After beginnings as a driver for various companies, Evan branched out on his own and started a local carrying company in gorgeous country town of Beechworth in northern Victoria. He grew the business carefully, branching into different areas while raising his children single handedly and is legendary in the area as a quiet, humble, hardworking and honest personality of the industry. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/37914360

124. Mike Gaffin - The Boston Trucker | Toby Young - MATS Show Manager 08/14/2025

124. Mike Gaffin - The Boston Trucker | Toby Young - MATS Show Manager This is our last installment of our visit to the Mid America Trucking Show and it's an absolute ripper. We sat down with Mike Gaffin aka The Boston Trucker has an enormous following and an amazing YouTube channel that you'll all love. We were also able to score a quick chat with Toby Young, the man behind MATS whose Grandfather started the show back in 1971. Toby was so accommodating at such a busy time in the middle of the show and this was a great way to finish off our MATS journey. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/37826640

123. Paul Freestone 08/07/2025

123. Paul Freestone It’s funny how some names automatically register and Freestones Transport is one of those. With his beautiful Kenworth’s and Peterbilt’s running the East Coast of Australia, this passionate enthusiast ensured a clean, reliable and professional operation that is still running today. Plenty of listeners have requested that we interview Paul and it took a while to get the timing right. And being a lover of all things American, he and Bruce had plenty to discuss. CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING EVENT https://prodrivecompliance.com.au/etn/road-to-compliance/ /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/37724315

122. Kel Baxter 07/25/2025

122. Kel Baxter Kel Baxter started his career as a farmer but soon purchased a couple of trucks to deliver the farms produce. He soon recognised an opportunity to provide transport services for other businesses in the Riverina, Murray and Murrumbidgee areas of New South Wales. From his beginnings into transport in 1990, the company has grown, now dealing with local storage and handling centre’s operating the ports and feed mills throughout the eastern States of Australia. A regular at industry body conferences, Kel has been vocal in improving conditions and regulation across our transport industry. Secure your spot at the Road to Compliance MASTERCLASS /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/37541975

121. MATS - Charles Justice (CJ) & John McIntyre | Jimmy Mac, Lindsay Lawler & Dave Nemo - Radio Nemo 07/18/2025

121. MATS - Charles Justice (CJ) & John McIntyre | Jimmy Mac, Lindsay Lawler & Dave Nemo - Radio Nemo Another installment from our trip to the Mid-America Trucking Show MATS 2025 and we caught up with a couple of great guys, Charles Justice (CJ & John McIntyre from Revolution Energy Services. Two down to earth guys who love the trucking industry and are great advocates for all things trucking. We were also able to sit down with some great people from Radio Nemo. Dave Nemo has been the voice of trucking radio through more changes than you’d believe – through AM radio, satellite ratio, and now digital streaming. And through all the changes, he’s managed to keep professional drivers of the US awake, alert and hopefully, alive. Jimmy Mac is a native New Orleanian who has visited 49 states and called 4 of them home. Having worked in law enforcement, education, contracting, and the entertainment industry, he is now proud to be a member of the Radio Nemo family. Lindsay Lawler is a singer, songwriter, radio host, and Nashville-based entrepreneur. She spent many years as the national spokesperson of the Highway Angel program in the trucking industry, and her song "Highway Angel'' has become an anthem for truck drivers everywhere. She founded the Highway Angel Truckstop Tour and performed free concerts for truckers at truck stops across the country. Last year she released the song "I'm Okay" which People Magazine highlighted in a personal interview with Lindsay, and in addition to countless singles including a duet with 80's star Tiffany. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/37452220

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