if you get a chance watch this show ,an aussie outback trucks show
how they cope with things on the road etc
6.30 pm on 7 mate, interesting to see what they put up with on the roads
KFT said
02:43 AM Oct 21, 2012
just watched the last 15 min and really enjoyed it
takes me back to my driving days in the west of nsw and many other outback places
frank
vk6tnc said
11:45 PM Oct 21, 2012
The show is only going to reinforce the knowledge the public have already. The industry is full of reckless cowboys (and Girls), who think they own the road.
The only professional driver I saw was the 21 year old in the outback. then again who loaded the icecream in the chiller ????
When a road train is being passed by another road train, why doesn't the passed vehicle slow down? Instead of leaving a truck on the wrong side of the road for up to two kilometres ???
-- Edited by vk6tnc on Sunday 21st of October 2012 11:49:10 PM
Haji-Baba said
06:16 AM Oct 22, 2012
What a load of good info,
How to approach a railway crossing and ignore the orange lights, fail to slow down behind a driver who it appears is doing the right thing, cross a double white line, and then blatently go over the crossing through red lights.
Then to top all that off, abuse the car driver for stopping at a red light.
Don't forget the laden truck was said to be 80 tonnes and couldn't stop.
I would love to get a copy of that tape to watch it all again.
Any body else see this?????????? Or am I out of line or colour blind or just blind ????????
Haji-Baba
vk6tnc said
08:48 AM Oct 22, 2012
Haji-Baba wrote:
I would love to get a copy of that tape to watch it all again.
Have to agree with vk6tnc about why the truck being overtaken did not slow down. I watched the sequence equally fascinated and horrified. Luckily it all ended well. The sequence of heavy rain was a worry, in that the driver, while complaining about the rain, did not seem to slow down. Makes you wonder. Cheers, Tony
johnq said
11:33 AM Oct 22, 2012
vk6tnc wrote:
Haji-Baba wrote:
I would love to get a copy of that tape to watch it all again.
Got to respect a site where people go out of their way to help. Any site is as good as the people on it.
Haji-Baba said
01:46 PM Oct 22, 2012
Thanks, vk6tnc & johng, I watched it all again and shall await more comments particularly about the railway crossing sequence before I make another post.
Good show otherwise. I might add that I also hold a heavy licence.
Have Fun Haji-Baba
spice said
02:35 PM Oct 22, 2012
I spent all my working life as a train driver and seen it happen most days, Rod
Haji-Baba said
09:37 PM Oct 24, 2012
N & R
Just a thought in my mind is that the drivers of this truck in particular probably know the road and the time frame of that particular crossing.
Having already passed the first road side amber lights they know how much time is available to beat the train to the Crossing.
To make matters worse the lights were red as they went over the line.
To bring the car driver in as a cause for the problem is quite out of line.
One truckie tried to beat a train north of Ingham a while back and there was a terrible crash.
I don't know the details but the lights were working at that crossing. Straight road and plenty of warning.
I can only feel for the train drivers in these situations. I recognise your concern Spice.
The fact that 80 tonnes is difficult to stop is not relevant.
Also the maximum speed for any vehicle over 12 tonnes gross is 100 kph.
Have fun Haji-Baba
-- Edited by Haji-Baba on Wednesday 24th of October 2012 09:38:37 PM
NeilandRaine said
03:36 AM Oct 25, 2012
I have to agree about the railway crossing bit it destroyed any good we might of felt for truckies, I can say this as I am an Ex truckie. When I got my truck license the law was you must approach a level crossing at a safe speed to stop, that didnt happen. As for the truck slowing when the other one was trying to pass, it takes a long time to get up to speed and even on free ways trucks seldom slow for a truck passing
milo said
10:32 AM Oct 26, 2012
Did you see all the comments on the video page? Will be interesting to see what this weeks show is like
Neil and Shazz said
06:10 PM Oct 26, 2012
Good show but some some must surely be for ratings.
Not impressed with the truck going through the rail crossing. The car was doing the right thing, the truck driver wasn't. If that was the rail crossing I think it was there is plently of vision to see ahead. As a driver who does this route on a regular basis they know where all the rail crossings are. I am an ex employee of GKR and they are known locally as Go Cart Racers. They definately have some cowboys working for them. They have their own trucks and a few subbies.
The truck passing another, I couldn't believe it was taking so long and then having to pull back in because it could not be done in time. While it does take a while to get these rigs up to speed an overtake is not taken usually unless you can pull it off. Quite often the overtakee will back down a little. If the truck is speed limited, which a lot are these days, it makes overtaking much harder.
the guys travelling on the dirt road. Couldn't believe the speeds they were doing in such conditions. I have excorted trucks into mine sites and some dirt roads are so bad we have been crawling at 10 - 15kph. It took 5 hours one time from the start of the dirt on the Marble Bar Road (Newman end) to the mine turn off and then into the mine proper. These roads shake the loads to bits. Even the general freight guys (Toll, Centurion to name a couple) don't put the hammer down. If you drive freezer trucks you know your cargo and turn the unit to the correct setting. Idiot has cost the business owner a lot of dollars.
The other things amazes me is the truckie who travels all the way out to woop woop without checking on road status. A few phonecalls can save a lot of dollars. Main roads and Local Shires post info on the state of the roads and theres always the truckie grape vine.
Just for the record folks I have a current MC licence and have driven general freight and oversize up to 4.3m. I am also an accredited oversize vehicle escort. My boyfriend Neil although having a HR lic has driven semi a few years back.
Cheers Shazz
milo said
06:10 PM Oct 27, 2012
ill be watching tonight, see how this one is..
that was a scary episode!! feels like staying home after that
-- Edited by milo on Saturday 27th of October 2012 07:36:56 PM
blaze said
05:58 AM Oct 28, 2012
wasnt any better tonight, only one that had my respect was the guy north of broome, the rest were coyboys and girls and should be pulled off the road. there is enough documented evidence cheers blaze
vk6tnc said
06:39 AM Oct 28, 2012
Oh dear where do I start:
The ex model, who can't drive a manual, spent more time looking at the camera than the road. Sitting sideways with one foot on the dash, while tossing an apple in the air????
The east west guy with a dust fetish....Oh come on, really ? It's not even your truck.
The woman who treats sexist remarks over the two way like "Water off a ducks back". I'd hate to see her upset !!!
I'm sure the producers have pushed them to be controversial for ratings, but some of their behaviour must be ingrained.
The Owner Driver heading to Kolumbaru north of Broome was the only true "Outback Trucker"
Delta18 said
02:22 AM Oct 29, 2012
When she was 'hung out' on the wrong side of the road while overtaking a wide load had the cheek
to reckon the oncoming truck had the responsibillity to slow dow so she could complete her move.
She should be banned from driving before she kills someone.
Running a duster all over the cab while hurtling down the road...ban him too.
Also the Bimbo that thinks she is still a Model while driving. Ban her too.
Concentrate on what you are doing guys, it's not hard, you are giving the 'good' operators a bad name.
Cheers Neil.
spice said
02:37 PM Oct 29, 2012
After watching the first one I could not be bothered watching the rubbish anymore, Rod
Neil and Shazz said
05:13 PM Oct 29, 2012
Thank you chris I missed it too.
Graheme is a legend, the rest don't even come close.
Since when has GKR allowed dogs in there trucks? She should have the lead pilot to task. See many pilots not out far enough calling trucks round and nearly causing accidents. Most I've come across think they are a kilometre out but they are usually only 300 - 500m. Not enough. While every company likes their trucks kept clean doing whilst driving is just plain dangerous.
As for the model can't drive a manual, give me 18 gears anytime. Only drove an auto one day round town moving sea containers. Don't like them.
There are better truckies out there to do a show about than the cowboys (and cowgirls) on this show!
cheers Shazz
-- Edited by Neil and Shazz on Monday 29th of October 2012 05:14:03 PM
Duh said
08:19 PM Oct 29, 2012
vk6tnc wrote:
Haji-Baba wrote:
I would love to get a copy of that tape to watch it all again.
Thanks Chris, I had missed the show, watched the link and really enjoyed the Norwest bloke, can't wait until next week to see the next episode of his trip!
milo said
09:27 PM Nov 3, 2012
i was wondering why that pilot for that long wide road train wasn't in front, thought thats the whole idea?? its on from 8 pm tonight cause of the v8 races
if you get a chance watch this show ,an aussie outback trucks show
how they cope with things on the road etc
6.30 pm on 7 mate, interesting to see what they put up with on the roads
takes me back to my driving days in the west of nsw and many other outback places
frank
The show is only going to reinforce the knowledge the public have already. The industry is full of reckless cowboys (and Girls), who think they own the road.
The only professional driver I saw was the 21 year old in the outback. then again who loaded the icecream in the chiller ????
When a road train is being passed by another road train, why doesn't the passed vehicle slow down? Instead of leaving a truck on the wrong side of the road for up to two kilometres ???
-- Edited by vk6tnc on Sunday 21st of October 2012 11:49:10 PM
How to approach a railway crossing and ignore the orange lights, fail to slow down behind a driver who it appears is doing the right thing, cross a double white line, and then blatently go over the crossing through red lights.
Then to top all that off, abuse the car driver for stopping at a red light.
Don't forget the laden truck was said to be 80 tonnes and couldn't stop.
I would love to get a copy of that tape to watch it all again.
Any body else see this?????????? Or am I out of line or colour blind or just blind ????????
Haji-Baba
http://au.tv.yahoo.com/plus7/outback-truckers/
The sequence of heavy rain was a worry, in that the driver, while complaining about the rain, did not seem to slow down. Makes you wonder.
Cheers, Tony
Thank you, I was interested too.
Got to respect a site where people go out of their way to help. Any site is as good as the people on it.
Good show otherwise. I might add that I also hold a heavy licence.
Have Fun Haji-Baba
N & R
Just a thought in my mind is that the drivers of this truck in particular probably know the road and the time frame of that particular crossing.
Having already passed the first road side amber lights they know how much time is available to beat the train to the Crossing.
To make matters worse the lights were red as they went over the line.
To bring the car driver in as a cause for the problem is quite out of line.
One truckie tried to beat a train north of Ingham a while back and there was a terrible crash.
I don't know the details but the lights were working at that crossing. Straight road and plenty of warning.
I can only feel for the train drivers in these situations. I recognise your concern Spice.
The fact that 80 tonnes is difficult to stop is not relevant.
Also the maximum speed for any vehicle over 12 tonnes gross is 100 kph.
Have fun Haji-Baba
-- Edited by Haji-Baba on Wednesday 24th of October 2012 09:38:37 PM
truck license the law was you must approach a level crossing at a safe speed to stop, that didnt happen.
As for the truck slowing when the other one was trying to pass, it takes a long time to get up to speed and even on free ways trucks seldom slow for a truck passing
Will be interesting to see what this weeks show is like
Not impressed with the truck going through the rail crossing. The car was doing the right thing, the truck driver wasn't. If that was the rail crossing I think it was there is plently of vision to see ahead. As a driver who does this route on a regular basis they know where all the rail crossings are. I am an ex employee of GKR and they are known locally as Go Cart Racers. They definately have some cowboys working for them. They have their own trucks and a few subbies.
The truck passing another, I couldn't believe it was taking so long and then having to pull back in because it could not be done in time. While it does take a while to get these rigs up to speed an overtake is not taken usually unless you can pull it off. Quite often the overtakee will back down a little. If the truck is speed limited, which a lot are these days, it makes overtaking much harder.
the guys travelling on the dirt road. Couldn't believe the speeds they were doing in such conditions. I have excorted trucks into mine sites and some dirt roads are so bad we have been crawling at 10 - 15kph. It took 5 hours one time from the start of the dirt on the Marble Bar Road (Newman end) to the mine turn off and then into the mine proper. These roads shake the loads to bits. Even the general freight guys (Toll, Centurion to name a couple) don't put the hammer down. If you drive freezer trucks you know your cargo and turn the unit to the correct setting. Idiot has cost the business owner a lot of dollars.
The other things amazes me is the truckie who travels all the way out to woop woop without checking on road status. A few phonecalls can save a lot of dollars. Main roads and Local Shires post info on the state of the roads and theres always the truckie grape vine.
Just for the record folks I have a current MC licence and have driven general freight and oversize up to 4.3m. I am also an accredited oversize vehicle escort. My boyfriend Neil although having a HR lic has driven semi a few years back.
Cheers Shazz
ill be watching tonight, see how this one is..
that was a scary episode!! feels like staying home after that
-- Edited by milo on Saturday 27th of October 2012 07:36:56 PM
cheers
blaze
The ex model, who can't drive a manual, spent more time looking at the camera than the road. Sitting sideways with one foot on the dash, while tossing an apple in the air????
The east west guy with a dust fetish....Oh come on, really ? It's not even your truck.
The woman who treats sexist remarks over the two way like "Water off a ducks back". I'd hate to see her upset !!!
I'm sure the producers have pushed them to be controversial for ratings, but some of their behaviour must be ingrained.
The Owner Driver heading to Kolumbaru north of Broome was the only true "Outback Trucker"
When she was 'hung out' on the wrong side of the road while overtaking a wide load had the cheek
to reckon the oncoming truck had the responsibillity to slow dow so she could complete her move.
She should be banned from driving before she kills someone.
Running a duster all over the cab while hurtling down the road...ban him too.
Also the Bimbo that thinks she is still a Model while driving. Ban her too.
Concentrate on what you are doing guys, it's not hard, you are giving the 'good' operators a bad name.
Cheers Neil.
Thank you chris I missed it too.
Graheme is a legend, the rest don't even come close.
Since when has GKR allowed dogs in there trucks? She should have the lead pilot to task. See many pilots not out far enough calling trucks round and nearly causing accidents. Most I've come across think they are a kilometre out but they are usually only 300 - 500m. Not enough. While every company likes their trucks kept clean doing whilst driving is just plain dangerous.
As for the model can't drive a manual, give me 18 gears anytime. Only drove an auto one day round town moving sea containers. Don't like them.
There are better truckies out there to do a show about than the cowboys (and cowgirls) on this show!
cheers Shazz
-- Edited by Neil and Shazz on Monday 29th of October 2012 05:14:03 PM
Thanks Chris, I had missed the show, watched the link and really enjoyed the Norwest bloke, can't wait until next week to see the next episode of his trip!
its on from 8 pm tonight cause of the v8 races