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6 Foot Behind the Bullbar - Real Trucks. Real Roads. Real Stories.

Howard Shanks
Kingbars
Kenworth
Australian Trucking
Scania
Logging Trailers
1986 Ford LTL 9000
New South Wales
Tasmania
Elphinstone Engineering
Central Tyre Inflation
Melbourne To Perth Run
Brown and Hurley
Australia
Weeper Run
Fork2u
Air Cti
Warral Maldon
Australian Outback
Victoria
Bulk Haulage

Step up into the cab and ride along with 6 Foot Behind the BullBar — the podcast that takes you deep into the world of Australian trucking. From long-haul legends and bush mechanics to cutting-edge rigs and technical deep dives, every episode is packed with firsthand stories, expert interviews, and a healthy dose of outback humour. Whether you're a seasoned driver, a transport enthusiast, or just ... more

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Latest Episodes

How does AIR CTI help Warral Maldon move more than 7,000 beehives across Victoria for the annual almond pollination season?

In Episode 18 of 6 Foot Behind the Bullbar, roadtrains.com.au join fifth-generation beekeeper and Warral Maldon Managing Dire... more

Scania has entered the concrete game with the new Super 11 P350 concrete agitator, and this is not just another truck with a barrel on the back.

In this episode of Six Foot Behind the Bullbar, Howard Shanks looks at Scania’s new 11-litre five-cylind... more

Some stories don’t age. They just keep rolling.

In this episode of Six Foot Behind the Bullbar, we head back more than twenty years to Northwest Queensland, riding alongside legendary livestock operator Owen Schmidt as he takes a Kenworth T650 and t... more

Forkin’ Good

When the truck carries its own forklift, delays disappear — and a business is born.

In this episode of 6 Foot Behind the Bullbar, host Jason Jordan sits down with Fork2U founder Peter McCormack to uncover how a former Melbourne firefigh... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Callaway
Fifth-generation beekeeper and head of Warral Maldon
Warral Maldon
Episode: The Biggest Buzz: How AIR CTI Keeps Warral Maldon’s Bee Trucks Moving
Owen Schmidt
Owner-operator of livestock transport business; featured guest discussing Kilclooney Station run
Schmidt Livestock Transport (Northwest Queensland)
Episode: Up the Dusty Track — Kilclooney Station with Owen Schmidt
Liz Schmidt
Owner-operator partner; provided insights on operation and truck choice
Schmidt Livestock Transport (Northwest Queensland)
Episode: Up the Dusty Track — Kilclooney Station with Owen Schmidt
Peter McCormack
Fork2U founder
Fork2U
Episode: Forkin’ Good Scania P420
Craig Oldham
Heavy lift driver featured in the archival special
Deason's Heavy Lift
Episode: Kenworth T904 Heavy Haul: Moving a 102-Tonne Komatsu Across the Gulf Country | Archive Episode
Gary Nocky
Porter's Transport driver, long-time colleague on the trip
Porter's Transport
Episode: Behind the Scenes: North of the Dingo Fence
Leo Doris
Fellow driver mentioned in the episode
Porter's Transport
Episode: Behind the Scenes: North of the Dingo Fence
Howard Shanks
Technical editor and filmmaker, archives expert
roadtrains.com.au
Episode: Behind the Scenes: North of the Dingo Fence
Wes Connolly
Station owner/operator, part of the Kinrara run story
Connolly family transport business
Episode: The Kinrara Cattle Run: When the road fought back.

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Behind the Scenes: North of the Dingo Fence
Q: What prompted the focus on Porter's Transport and its evolution?
The host asks for backstory to connect the archive material to the present, and the guest explains Porter's origin, growth, and the innovative branding of cattle coaches that shaped the company's reputation.
Forkin’ Good Scania P420
Q: Did you ever imagine that scale, going from a single idea to 17 trucks across multiple states?
No. It grew one truck at a time, with each vehicle proving the model, and growth followed from solving the core problem reliably.
Kenworth T904 Heavy Haul: Moving a 102-Tonne Komatsu Across the Gulf Country | Archive Episode
Q: How does the Joey Box interact with the main transmission to handle the 200-tonne load?
Craig describes the Joey Box as a two-speed auxiliary unit bolted behind the main 18-speed transmission, enabling a 50% reduction and allowing smoother shifts when maneuvering the massive rig, then re-engaging direct drive when needed.
Kenworth T904 Heavy Haul: Moving a 102-Tonne Komatsu Across the Gulf Country | Archive Episode
Q: Craig, can you tell us what they call this type of trailer?
Craig explains it as a seven-row wave module trailer with hydraulic components, where the float lifts and the suspension is mostly hydraulic to manage the weight distribution and steering for oversized loads.

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A slice of Australian trucking culture, this show blends archival tales, roadside camaraderie, and technical deep dives into heavy hauls, rugged equipment, and the evolving logistics landscape. Episodes center on legendary trucks, restoration journeys, and practical technology that keeps long-haul routes and bush operations moving, often told with humor and a touch of road-dog storytelling. Expect intimate operator interviews, industry history, and insights into gear like high-powered rigs, central tyre inflation, and durable bullbars, all framed by the drivers and shops that keep Australia's trucks rolling. The series stands out for its mix of personal nostalgia, engineering detail, and real-world trucking wit that appeals to gearheads, dr... more

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