Steve Spearritt, 63, works for SEQ Transport based at Yatala in southern Queensland and was in the driver’s seat of a Kenworth when Big Rigs stopped for a chat.
“I have brought up ute trays from Brisbane to Townsville and am waiting for news about a possible backload,” he said.
He’s been a driver for 33 years and at this company for almost seven.
Asked about his favourite roadhouse Steve said he doesn’t have a favourite, however added, “I do like a feed of apricot chicken when I can get it.”
Regarding rest areas, Steve feels there could be more for drivers but qualified that with, “When on the road I manage where I have to stop for fatigue breaks.”
The worst highway he travelled along recently was between Roma and Emerald in Queensland.
Outside work Steve in right into motorbikes and has a large collection.
“I have two Harleys, two Triumphs, several Kawasakis and three Suzuki bikes,” he said.
Another hobby for Steve is checking out his family tree which he’s dated back to the 1100s.
“I am of German descent but have Celtic heritage way back 900 years,” he said.
Standing at 165cm in height, Steve said that this does have advantages over taller truckies.
“I can easily get under a trailer to check it.”
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