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Delarue Truck Repairs at Riverstone in western Sydney has specialised in tipper body and trailer manufacture, repairs and modifications for more than 40 years. Company founder, Russell Delarue, reflects on his time in the industry. Now 66 years young, Russell Delarue...
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Starting as an apprentice motor mechanic, Barry Noble has risen through the ranks over the years and describes the plethora of safety features in modern trucks as the biggest change during his time in the industry. Barry Noble grew up on a farm near the small country...
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As an engineer who subsequently gained his MC licence, Romesh Rodrigo has achieved much in his 18 years in the road transport industry. His varied roles have given him valuable experience across the European, Japanese and North American truck cultures. Having started...
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“Ever since I was a kid I wanted to be a jet fighter pilot,” Simon says. “But my eyesight didn’t pass muster so I did the next best thing and became an officer in the Airforce and studied aeronautical engineering.” However, very early in his career Simon’s interest...
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Joe started his business in 1969 with an early ‘60s model Bedford, followed closely by a new Commer purchased later the same year. “That’s the truck that really got us on our feet,” he says. The bulk of his early work was for Pacific Salt and the business quickly...
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After completing his engineering degree, Scott was ready to put his skills to use in the real world. “A job came up that looked okay on paper, so I applied and that’s how I came into the road transport industry.” That first job was at Roaduser Research, a consultancy... 