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.

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

120. Pat Soars | Australian Native Landscapes 07/10/2025

120. Pat Soars | Australian Native Landscapes From humble beginnings as a landscaper on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Pat used his business sense to begin supplying products around the area and eventually became a household name around the country. His passion for all things mechanical has been absorbed into his business and his green and gold colour scheme and logo has been one of the best marketing themes ever. He is an incredibly busy man and we thank him for taking the time out of his schedule for a brief talk on how he became the self-made success story that he is today. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/37364815

119. MATS - Raiko Graveran | Carl & Peter Caporal 07/03/2025

119. MATS - Raiko Graveran | Carl & Peter Caporal In this next installment from the Mid-America Trucking Show, we sit down with Raiko Graveran who has one of the most amazing stories you will ever hear. We also sit down with Twins, Carl & Peter Caporal who kept us entertained with their passion for the industry, their banter and amazingly positive attitudes. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/37279330

118. Garth Young – Cowboy 06/27/2025

118. Garth Young – Cowboy We met Garth through our mate Mike Minogue and they’ve been mates for many years. Garth has been around, driven all types of vehicles and is still doing it with an undeniable love for the old days, fast trucks, hot rods and horses, hence the nickname Cowboy. It was great to hear his story and we are sure you’ll enjoy it as well. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/37173795

117. Mick Gately 06/12/2025

117. Mick Gately We met Mick through our great mate Mike 'HOSS' Minogue and he was more than happy to come on and tell his story. He believes that if people don't tell these stories there will be no history left. He has a great story to tell including his days at CJ Dean and we know you'll enjoy it as much as we did. Check out the Road to Compliance MASTERCLASS /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/36977695

116. Dwayne & Janelle Nienberg | MATS 2025 05/30/2025

116. Dwayne & Janelle Nienberg | MATS 2025 Dwayne & Janelle Nienberg have one hell of a story and are two of the nicest people we have ever met. It was a pleasure getting to know them both. Go check out them out on Facebook: /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/36781965

115. Tracey Lindsay - Lindsay Brothers 05/23/2025

115. Tracey Lindsay - Lindsay Brothers You’d have to be driving with your eyes closed not to notice a sea of red and white up and down the east coast of Australia. Starting back in the 50’s by Tom and Peter Lindsay, Lindsay Brothers had a permanent presence on our highways up until they became Lindsay Australia in 2002. This interview is with Peter Lindsay’s daughter Tracey who is heavily invested in keeping the memory of her father and uncle alive by organising reunions for the old drivers and recognising them for who they are – heroes of the highways. A great chat with an enthusiastic advocate for the way it used to be. The information the industry has needed is finally here with the Road to Compliance MASTERCLASS. Early Bird Tickets are on sale now so jump in before it sells out! /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/36683920

114. MATS - Miss Flatbed Red & Chris Budke 05/02/2025

114. MATS - Miss Flatbed Red & Chris Budke We did many recordings at the Mid America Truck Show and amongst them was the delightful Miss Flatbed Red and her ‘Lost in the 70’s’ husband Chris Budke. These two live and breath historic trucking and a lot of you will already know Red from her YouTube interviews, that she has been conducting with ATHS Members for quite a few years – they are an incredible couple and we are indebted to the help that they gave us while over there. You’ll love their story and undeniable passion. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/36404980

113. Peter Baldwin – Co-Ord/Cootes/RTA 04/17/2025

113. Peter Baldwin – Co-Ord/Cootes/RTA Peter Baldwin was mentioned many times in Rob Woolley’s podcast and Rob was instrumental in ensuring that Bruce captured Peter at his home in Renmark to hear this amazing mans story. Working for some legendary companies in outback Australia, Peter made a name for himself as both a driver and a Manager for companies enduring our harshest travel conditions. Pete’s now retired but his recollection of those days were fantastic and a steep learning curve in each one resulted in knowledge and resilience that only experience can create. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/36202305

112. Lance Larcombe & Arthur I’Anson - Cleveland Freight Lines 04/04/2025

112. Lance Larcombe & Arthur I’Anson - Cleveland Freight Lines The Cleveland Mack Munchers have been iconic amongst the trucking community for many years with Frank Lenzi at the helm for over 45 years. His recent passing led to the closing of the company which was met with tributes flowing for the well respected icon. A number of enthusiasts purchased examples of the old Cleveland fleet including Jarred Sacca, a heavy haulage operator from Mackay in Queensland. Jarred pulled as many strings as he could to get this podcast together with two ex-Cleveland employees, Lance and Arthur, to share some extremely funny memories of their times peddling the Mack Munchers across the Nullarbor. Looking for One platform for total fleet management? Look no further that GEOTAB /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/35999890

111. David Kent Tribute – Jared Kent and David Walsh 03/20/2025

111. David Kent Tribute – Jared Kent and David Walsh Bruce has often mentioned his long term mate David Kent who we lost to cancer at the end of 2023. Dave and Deidre Kent were the proprietors of Spencer Gulf Coaches in Port Pirie and a recent catch up with their son, Jared and Dave’s best mate, David Walsh, allowed Bruce to sit with them both and reminisce about the awfully talented Dave and the impact he made on not only the bus and coach community but also the historic truck restoration community. Often described as a mechanical genius, Dave was known for his no bullshit approach and hard work ethic that infected all around him, his teaching skills and his never ending help to his mates along with his contributions to both the National Road Transport Hall of Fame and more recently, The Stories of the Road Museum where his legacy will remain for many years to come. JOIN THE BANGERZ CLUB /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/35796345

110. Kym Roocke – Nuriootpa Traders 03/06/2025

110. Kym Roocke – Nuriootpa Traders Nuriootpa Traders was a family owned and operated business for over 40 years and over this time grew to become the largest local transport company operating exclusively between the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide areas. The company was sold to new owners in 2018 and continues to operate in the same capacity however, we managed to catch up with Kym Roocke, son of founders Jim and Denise Roocke, to get the first part of this fantastic story and it’s humble beginnings. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/35567920

109. Jacob and Anne Kuchel – Kuchel Contractors 02/20/2025

109. Jacob and Anne Kuchel – Kuchel Contractors The stunning Kuchel fleet has graced our roads for many years and was enough to have Bruce approach Jacob to ask him to sit down and tell the story of their long history in transport. Along with the trucking side, the company has also developed a reputation for producing some fine restorations out of their Barossa Valley workshops. The company was founded by Maxwell Kuchel over 50 years ago and is a true family business with all members working in the operation and is in its third generation of extremely talented owners. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/35369295

108. Sharon & Bob Middleton – Whiteline Transport (Feat. Steve Shearer) 02/06/2025

108. Sharon & Bob Middleton – Whiteline Transport (Feat. Steve Shearer) Sharon and Bob Middleton are extremely well known in the transport industry, not only for their striking black, white and red fleet, but also for their constant battle to improve the industry, with tireless efforts lobbying for better conditions, treatment and acceptance from the authorities, and the general public. This discussion with them goes back to their grass roots, but also visits the recent legal battle that they faced, following a terrible accident involving one of their vehicles. There is a lot to learn from this podcast, as the hell that they faced over the past few years could have happened to any one of us. Bruce and I are truly grateful to Sharon for sharing this incident with all of us, with the hope that it will help others out there. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/35183550

107. Peter Zimm - Leader Trucks 01/23/2025

107. Peter Zimm - Leader Trucks Following the interview with Keith Anderson in Toowoomba, his son David contacted us with a lead to Peter Zimm who had a strong affiliation with Leader Trucks after marrying into the family. The Leader story is exceptional in regard to ingenuity, resilience and trying to compete with big business in a small Australian market. Peter owns an incredibly rare Leader and like all enthusiasts, has researched and collaborated to ensure that the detail of these unique trucks is there for all of us to remember. join the BANGERZ CLUB /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/34986580

106. Jon Kelly - HHA 01/09/2025

106. Jon Kelly - HHA We have to be honest, having a chat with Jon was something we debated for a long time however, one thing we hate at Copy Southbound is trial by social media so, after many recommendations from people we highly regard in the industry we approached Jon for an all out discussion about his life, his rise and fall, his life after HHA and of course, his passion for trucks in general. He wears his heart on his sleeve and we came away with a new mate as his passion and attention to detail is something to admire. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/34792430

105. Glenn Nightingale – Nightingale Transport 12/29/2024

105. Glenn Nightingale – Nightingale Transport Glenn Nightingale operated out of the Wollongong area with his stunning light blue fleet of American trucks. Like everyone, he started tough and eventually was able to build up a strong clientele with reliability and service his key factors. After many years of operation, Glenn was approached to sell the company and now lives a quiet life in Ipswich where he met with Bruce to share his story. BANGERZ CLUB /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/34647740

104. Greg Hardwidge - Coffs Harbour 12/12/2024

104. Greg Hardwidge - Coffs Harbour A chance meeting on a road trip led Bruce to sit and record Greg and his story as an owner operator. Following a yarn at a caravan park, he agreed to share his life story as a simple, one-truck owner, battling away like so many others. Greg started his career back in a hard era of road transport and built his business with some strong customers and some strong trucks. /episode/index/show/copysouthbound/id/34422010

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