Truckie Tuesday: Pushing for a Fair Go with Mike 'The Oz Trucker'

This segment originally aired 9 June 2026--In this packed episode, the boys dive into the real issues facing truckies on the road today. They tackle the harsh reality that there isn't just a driver shortage—there is a shortage of people willing to deal with inflexible hours, tough lifestyle sacrifices, and an unappreciative public. In this episode, we cover:The Double Demerit Debate: Should professional drivers get a demerit point leeway, or should they "know better"? Luke also shares his frustration over losing his perfect driving record in a school zone. Road Hazards and Blind Roadworks: The crew discusses the extreme danger of unannounced roadwork traffic lights at the bottom of steep hills, as well as the epidemic of massive potholes destroying rims and tires across the states. Work Diary Woes: A listener vents about physical logbooks soaring in price while completely falling apart in months. Rod shares his positive experience using the Hub Fleet electronic work diary (EWD) as a modern, reliable alternative. The Industry Divide: A frank discussion on how small fleet operators are struggling to keep up with large corporate fleets, and why everyday drivers desperately need more representation at major industry conventions. Rod's Rant: Rod shares a frustrating story about his work hours, highlighting how dangerously rigid fatigue management laws can force a driver to take a 24-hour break on the side of the road when they are just 30 minutes from home. Calling Out the Politicians: A direct plea to MP David Littleproud to fix the severe, wheel-lifting culverts through Dalby. ❤️ Cheers to GME for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday possible!Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology here: https://www.gme.net.au/au/🫶 Join The Bonafide FamilyGet Your Bonafide Merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-audFollow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/Catch Up On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS: 🎙️ Get InvolvedLeave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/BonafideCall the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: [email protected]