Built for the Bush

In this episode of Six Foot Behind the Bullbar, we roll west — way west — beyond Roma and deep into the heart of Western Queensland’s tough-as-nails trucking country. Join host Matt Washer as he steps inside the world of Charlie Burke, the no-nonsense operator behind Roma Transport, a fleet built to survive bulldust, bad roads and brutal distances on the fringe of the Simpson Desert.We take you behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most respected outback operations — from Charlie’s 550-horsepower Kenworth workhorses, double-rail chassis, and Haulmark side tippers, to the BPW running gear and old-school steel 6-rod suspension that keep his rigs alive where most gear gives up.But this episode isn’t just about machinery.It’s about mentorship, grit and the next generation of outback truckies.Midway through the run, we catch up with young operator Chris Stansbee, who served his trucking apprenticeship under Charlie’s wing. Guided by Charlie’s hard-earned wisdom, Chris has now launched his own transport business — built on the same rock-solid principles and tough-as-iron equipment that shaped Roma Transport from day one.From the cattle country around Roma to the lonely tracks 200 clicks west of Boulia, this episode dives into the people and the trucks that keep remote Queensland supplied, connected and moving.If you love big horsepower, harsh country, and real trucking stories told straight, this is one journey you won’t want to miss.For the full story and photos, visit: roadtrains.com.au