Young truckie Baiden Behl-Whyman, 24, was polishing the exterior of the Kenworth T659 that he drives for Dawson’s Haulage when Big Rigs spotted him.
Baiden had loaded his road train home with “luggage for the Sunshine Coast airport on one trailer and the other loaded with dog food for Clermont then onto Toowoomba,” he said.
A driver for the past five years, Baiden is based in Wodonga on the Victorian side of the NSW border.
Baiden is a lover of a classic steak, eggs and chips and highly rates Wimpys Roadhouse in Wodonga, which is close to home.
He also mentioned the Ross Island Hotel in Townsville which does a good feed.
When off duty Baiden enjoys a cold XXXX Gold amongst good company.
As for young people wanting to get into the industry, considering the age of your average truckie is in the high fifties, Baiden had this to say.
“A lot of young people don’t want to work hard anymore but I love my job. My father is a truck driver and my late grandfather who sadly passed away and that’s where my love and interest for trucks stemmed from.
“If you’re willing to work hard, you can expect to enjoy the rewards. I highly recommend getting into driving but it isn’t for the faint hearted.”
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