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Copy Southbound Podcast

Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan
Australian Trucking Industry
Kenworth Trucks
Trucking Industry
NTI
Compliance
Kenworth
Transport Industry
Fatigue Management
Australia
Mental Health
Livestock Transport
NHVR
Covid-19
Sydney Truck Fest
Insurance
Transport Regulations
Heavy Haulage
Geotab Australia
Razorback Blockade
Muscat Haulage

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.

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Latest Episodes

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.

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 man... more

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.

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.

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Recent Guests

Ian Watson
Historic trucking entrepreneur and enthusiast, AHST member and award recipient
Australian trucking and construction industry
Episode: 145. Ian Watson
Bruce Gunter
Guest on trucking compliance and operations
Episode: #9 TML | Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan
Brendon Ryan
Guest on compliance and training
Episode: #9 TML | Bruce Gunter & Brendon Ryan
Vin Monahan
Trucker from Colac, long career in Australian transport
Independent trucking operator, formerly Scots/K&S affiliate
Episode: 144. Vin Monahan - Colac
Gillian Bristow
Founder of Bristow Legal, transport legal expert
Bristow Legal
Episode: #7 - Gillian Bristow | Bristow Legal
Jim Riordan
Owner of Riordan Grain; grain trader and transport entrepreneur
Riordan Grain
Episode: 143. Jim Riordan | Riordan Grain
Steve Shearer
Founder/leader involved with SARTA and IR advisory work for the association
SARTA
Episode: #4 Steve Shearer | SARTA
Dave Derham
Owner/operator; longtime trucker and founder
Derham family trucking business
Episode: 142. David and Andrew Derham - Derham's Transport
Andrew Derham
Truck operator and workshop lead; son of Dave
Derham family trucking business
Episode: 142. David and Andrew Derham - Derham's Transport

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Bruce
Host of the show and interviewer across multiple series and formats.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 811 ratings
  • Great podcast. Love your work.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Andrew the tech
    22 days ago
  • Paul Biagini

    The best podcast in the trucking world, the future is bleak, however the past is wonderful and rich

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goat daddy lover
    Australia2 months ago
  • Linden Taylor Earthmoving

    Excellent podcast that will entertain and educate everyone who listens. Great work 👏👍🏻🇦🇺

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taytaytay2001
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love the podcast

    Great work with the podcasts, great to learn about the trucking history of Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate:))
    Australiaa year ago
  • John Kelly podcast

    What an interview, so much to learn about the man…He has done things most of us asphalt cowboys could only dream of.

    Hat off to you JK

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dave7777777)))
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners praise long-form, in-depth storytelling and the oral-history feel of trucking legends.
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Audiences value practical industry insights and candid discussions about regulation and safety.

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145. Ian Watson
Q: What was your first big break in your career?
Starting an earthmoving business in my teens, taking on heavy civil work, and later expanding into larger pipeline and refinery projects with American companies—this transitioned me into international work and the pipeline invention I patented.
145. Ian Watson
Q: Where did you grow up and how did you get involved in transport?
I was born in Maidstone near Melbourne; my father drove a tip truck and I got involved early. As a kid I watched trucks and started an earthmoving business as a teenager before moving into larger pipeline and construction projects.
#5 Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA
Q: How does the regulator decide when to prosecute and how to balance punishment with learning?
Prosecution decisions rely on reasonable prospects of conviction and public interest, with emphasis on proportionate responses, data-informed risk assessments, and using education and retraining to improve compliance where possible.
#5 Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA
Q: What is the purpose of a work diary notice or a piece of paper in the enforcement process?
The goal is to show that the operator has the approval or to document the compliance status, with ongoing discussion about making infringement notices more informative to help drivers understand and correct their mistakes.
#5 Paul Alsbury - NHVR & Steve Shearer - SARTA
Q: Since the Whiteline case, what changes have been made and what is the regulator doing differently there?
There is an awareness of room for improvement, a shift toward safety and proactive engagement, and ongoing changes in investigation practices, penalties, and education to address safety issues sooner rather than later.

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What is Copy Southbound Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-form, story-driven show that shines a light on Australia's trucking pioneers, operators, and regulators through in-depth interviews and personal reminiscences. Episodes blend historical reminiscences with practical lessons on contracts, compliance, safety, and industry evolution, often anchored by veteran drivers, family businesses, and policy advocates. Listeners get rich, anecdote-filled perspectives on how roads, technology, and regulations have shaped transport livelihoods, with clear emphasis on transparency, governance, and culture within the industry. A notable strength is the steady focus on real-world experience, candid risk discussions, and a history-forward view that educates current operators and engages aspiring guests a... more

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1. Ian Watson
2. Bruce Gunter
3. Brendon Ryan
4. Vin Monahan
5. Gillian Bristow
6. Jim Riordan
7. Steve Shearer
8. Dave Derham

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