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.

#10 TML | Steve Shearer - SARTA 06/02/2026

#10 TML | Steve Shearer - SARTA In this episode, Bruce and Steve reveal an open letter sent to Copy Southbound from Darryl Foyle, former Sergeant within the Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Group (HVEG), SAPOL. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41503500

145. Ian Watson 05/28/2026

145. Ian Watson Something different today as Bruce interviewed his mate Ian Watson from Bolinda in Victoria. Ian is an American truck enthusiast and hot rodder from way back and has been the Australian representative for the American Truck Historical Society for many years. But his ventures in business opened a door to America and it’s something unique. We thank Ian for giving his time to us to share his amazing history. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41459955

#9 TML | Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan 05/26/2026

#9 TML | Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan In this episode of The Missing Link, Brendon joins Bruce to have a chat about Fatigue, the upcoming changes to the NHVR's Accreditation Scheme and a range of other topics. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41431210

#8 - Gillian Bristow | Bristow Legal - PART 2 05/19/2026

#8 - Gillian Bristow | Bristow Legal - PART 2 Part 2 of our conversation with Gillian Bristow from Bristow Legal. A big part of this episode focuses on Subcontractor Management, a critical issue in our industry right now. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41354950

144. Vin Monahan - Colac 05/14/2026

144. Vin Monahan - Colac Sometimes we come across some absolute gems and Vinnie was one of them. While Bruce was still down in the Victorian Gippsland area, he received a call from Paul Groves of Colac, asking if he had time to catch up with his Uncle Vinnie so a detour was made and we were able to capture the story. Bruce told me about this amazing, gracious and gentle man and said how fortunate he feels to be able to do these podcasts and meet the country’s finest. Unfortunately, Vinnie was laid to rest yesterday after passing away just over a week ago but thankfully, his family asked for us to go ahead with the interview. Rest in Peace ol mate. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41300865

#7 - Gillian Bristow | Bristow Legal 05/12/2026

#7 - Gillian Bristow | Bristow Legal In this episode Bruce is joined by Gillian Bristow from Bristow Legal. Gillian has been involved with the Australian heavy vehicle industry for 30 years and she specialises in contract negotiations, contractual and insurance disputes and chain of responsibility issues. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/41271325

#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

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