Driving A Truck 3000km Through Australia's Outback | Big Australia | Curious? Science & Engineering

With a fleet of more than 150 trucks, Simons National Carriers operates terminals in every Australian state. We follow Greg and Frank as they travel through Australia's outback from Brisbane to Darwin on never stopping truck.
Big Australia - From Season 1 Episode 2 "Trucking": Trucks are the red blood cells of the nation. On every Australian road, in every city and town and in the outback, trucks deliver the staples of life. Three quarters of Australia’s domestic freight is delivered by road.
We take the journey along diverse routes - from long haul through the outback to the spectacular beach and coastal region of eastern Australia. We meet the characters at each pit-stop and deliver goods which are as varied as the route itself. We go behind the scenes to follow the logistics of how daily goods and major industrial products are warehoused at and transported from one of Australia’s largest nationwide trucking operations.
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[@CuriousScienceandEngineering]

Who would you take with you on a 3000Km journey through Australia's outback?

[@sidneyskyruiz]

I love your jobs

[@stevenvoss3150]

❤❤

[@sidneyskyruiz]

Are you on Instagram

[@bigneil8888]

Two mates doing a job they enjoy, does it get any better

[@christopherjohnson6056]

It certainly ain’t no good if you don’t like each other.

[@chaien5621]

Great for a 3500km journey in just 54 hours. The drivers are so professional.

[@yiy3429]

These guys deserve even better pays because they make our life better and more colourful.

[@sidneyskyruiz]

Yes he deserve pays

[@Big10inchgentleman]

Thumbs up to those 2 gentlemen✌

[@emocionadodag2c235]

Those distance are common here in Brasil truck industry, but NOT these loads! Amazing!

[@BegurKailash]

Thank god. The road is good. I do not know how they maintain such long stretch of roads. Hats off to pilots. Great job

[@Cubanguy1977]

Trusting the vehicle is easy its trusting the other person driving thats hard but these guys are buddies so they trust eachother so thats good and awesome

[@wayansuparwa222]

I love your job mate👍👍👍

[@fritzwacker3771]

A great video. Well done.

[@Crimepaysaskapolitician]

Tough job, lots of respect to ya

[@brightonmoyo5267]

Two man doing good job 👏

[@ranjitsian5481]

Good work 👍

[@musqul8566]

These bloke are good at what they do. I wish they had long nose truck with more space inside so they could bring more amenities on their journey. Well wishes from Canada.

[@salmanfaris5943]

Great Work...

[@wjhjr1415]

So interesting!

[@Prantik_NVlogs]

Oh man! Dream job for me!

[@chathurajayasekara4522]

Nice

[@marklesteratienza3020]

God Bless Sir, have a safe Travel.

[@alastairjhunter3666]

I did it on a bicycle. Port Augusta to Darwin. 38 days. 32 cycling days

[@theforester_]

Well done

[@paulcunnane4]

Why?

[@alastairjhunter3666]

@@paulcunnane4 I asked myself that as I got near Cober Pedy! It was the only way I could get two months paid holiday. I did it for charity

[@joblink100]

Like driving in the US. before the Interstate, Thanks IKE.

[@alexsanderh.nakazono6715]

Great reporting. I think the Simon carrier could provide American trucks (Kenworth, Peterbilt) with large cabs for drivers. From Brazil, I wish you all health, happiness and achievements!

[@AHMADSYD1]

Brazil is also big country like Australia. You have to go long ways.

[@heijxje]

That would make the third trailer not possible anymore, as it would go over 53,5 meter total length which is not allowed. Not economically feasible. Besides, American trucks are not suited for Aussie road and climate conditions. Aussie trucks are.

[@maximecaron1969]

@@heijxje That was an European truck my dude (volvo). American truck are well suited for australia in fact they have Kenworth, Mack etc. they also have isuzu, fuso & Hino from Japan. They have everything but Australian truck because it doesn't exist.

[@DaniTrejo45]

20:58 what the rest of the world always wonder about Australia outback mean...including me living in Malaysia..nice documentary

[@LexieLPoyser]

You only do 90 km/hr? Holy moly, I do 120 km/hr typically.

[@rubikfan1]

And i tought that europe super ecocombi looked cool. But this thing is a whole extra trailer. Dont think we will ever get it in europe but it looks cool

[@pjd2709]

Good on ya truckies, you do a great job, take car out there......!

[@darrellmcmillian2085]

I noticed no weigh station and no dot 👍✌️

[@endroyohandro1331]

I like Australia

[@endroyohandro1331]

plis visa work australia

[@prabusingaperbangsa]

👍👍

[@srdavidpsgrdavidprabagar5947]

Wow unbelievable Running of SIMON truck which surpassed by running 3500 km by three days.?anyone will Wonder.

[@davidbeach7187]

Why so much drama,crap happens here in Canada also. but believe me, I have respect for many drivers in so many places in this world, driver's are just doing thier jobs right. Just as some of us run the mountain's between British Columbia and Alberta, all the way to Ontario, and back to B.C in four and a half days (running two drivers). Any way, there is a road called "The Highway Of Death" in British Columbia, and if you treat it right, its just another run in park, but, if you don't it will bite your ass. I am now retired at 82 years old, and want to go back to the fun and the problems from running from Vancouver to Toronto in the winterr time, it was a challenge some times, but I loved all of those twenty plus years that I drove those roads. So you road train driver's in Austrailia, you and I know that to do the work we all are doing, it needs expierance to do it right. To one and all, run safe at all times, to you all, where ever you maybe.

[@travismaxwell9115]

Wow!!! Here in California we cry 😢 about 80,000 lbs

[@NimrodOkumu]

Can we have another video like this

[@davidbeach7187]

Me and my mate Graham, no problem.

[@SternDrive]

You guys don't have length restrictions like we used to have in North America in the 70s. So my question is why do you still use cab over trucks. I drove those bone shakers in the 70s. I'm so glad for conventionals that we drive today. What's up with the cab overs? My other question is, why do lots of your trucks have screens on the bottom of your windshields? Keep on truckin' !

[@thadlm2698]

Those wire screens are to protect the truck windshields from stones, rocks and other debris.

[@RedEemblem]

Sir, cabovers with good suspension technology, Air ride front axle, Air ride cab and Air ride seats are far from those american cabovers you dealt with.

[@henryblanton6992]

Volvo Cabover cabs, while able to be tilted forward, are suspended on 4 coil springs or optional Air Bags. With their set back independent front axles the Volvos ride smoother than most American Large Cars. Also, the cabs of ALL the current Volvos are structurally stronger and safer than any North American Brands.

[@howardsimpson489]

The screens are to stop stray camels, kangaroos, steers coming thru the windshield. Miles of outback roads have no fences, roos just jump them anyway. Lower down you will see the roo bars to save the radiator.

[@prasadindi7299]

This seems old docu. mcKinlay Roadhouse was closed down in 2018 I guess.

[@alenraju9996]

thats sad

[@Czecher86]

dont have trains here yet ?

[@sr633]

Three reefers going thousands of miles. What could go wrong ?

[@mandech_football]

i curious on how you reverse that behemoth

[@hlodovicchorikratos8853]

One trailer at a time is probably faster than trying with all trailers at once. Also, reversing is only necessary in the yard, when loading/unloading trailers. Rest of the time they hardly ever reverse. Mind you, there are videos of B-double road trains reversing on youtube. Mighty impressive.

[@LuisTurciosBerrios-vz6by]

A que A Velocidad Se Puede Ir Con Triples Remolques ?

[@barneyrubbles2485]

that sure was a very long drive,also tripal semmi's GEE THAT WAS TOO LONG. I HAVE SEEN TRIPLE SEMI'S IN CANADA BUT NOT TOO MANY INDEAD.

[@JordanShackelford]

I drive semi truck long distance in the USA and I want to drive in Australie. Can anyone give me advice/help?

[@taunuslunatic404]

Yeah. Learn how to drive RHD.

[@JordanShackelford]

@@taunuslunatic404 will look into it thanks

[@wjhjr1415]

That's got to be expensive veggies!

[@heijxje]

Can't help but think the same. Apparently the Ord river irrigation scheme still isn't perfect.

[@MrAlpinekid]

53.5 meters = 175.6+ feet long. Car drivers in USofA can’t/don’t like trucks as long as they are. They surely would not like trucks that long here. What about portable parking lots?? (Car haulers)

[@mohamedaiad9723]

Hello, I have a request: how can I obtain the addresses of companies hiring truck drivers? Can you help me please? Thank you

[@DjsantuMoses]

I love that job , but am also a truck driver so can I get a job their

[@nishananishu2855]

I am truck driver in India🇮🇳 my age28 india n triler licens you country I have job

[@mohdfahmi8841]

..em ..

[@HakunaMatata009]

How much do these guys make per trip? Anyone know?

[@AbdiHassan-vl2um]

30-35 AUD per hour.

[@alenraju9996]

@@AbdiHassan-vl2um and what about monthly salary?

[@pencilwaniya5317]

If this road was developed as a 6-lane road, it would be better if the low parts were raised and made at a good level.

[@jalpeshgoswami3358]

Hi

[@ohigill]

my cousin is in Brisbane and he went their as a student frm Punjab in 2009. He tell me anytime he call that how beautiful Australia is . He is working as cab driver , now he is citizen and come Panjab after every 3-4 years

[@edwardedisontapaipoo3300]

Can I work where you work, sir?i am from Indonesian sir...

[@ariffinbond9485]

Volvo truck 👍

[@jamesmoody9363]

JOHN 3:16 😊

[@sarahmcleen9857]

I'm Sarah Mcleen by the way

[@jamesmoody9363]

@@sarahmcleen9857 Well God bless you 🙏

[@florencesuriya114]

Average speed 64kms per hour.

[@peter3633]

Jazdite normalne 90km/h? Ci mate upravene auta na vyssiu rychlost diky a zdravim z europy Slovakia

[@matmatcorner4235]

Some asia .. delete speed limit on truck.. and im drive 120kmh or 100kmh on 3 hours on on 400km distance

[@kevinreyes7550]

Steven Seagal

[@maharaja22836]

are you need to the driver?

[@tynubernard]

I do this joob in Tromso Norway,the joob is not good pay 4000 euro,6 months winter,i will quit and go mechanic route. All day you are in danger.If you are not making +7000/month its not worh,i keep in shape,go to gym and train near my truck,just to be able to drive ,eat healthy,no to much sugar to make me sleepy. Here in Norway many time truck drive unload the truck if you delive at ramp.

[@benamgharadil2832]

Hello everyone, I hope you are always fine. I am from Morocco and I want to immigrate to your happy country and I need help. I hope you will not be stingy with me. Thank you very much.

[@nabilnabilnabil2383]

❤💚❤💚👍👍❤💚❤💚🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@palladini9718]

3400 KM is Nothing, Many times I have done 4684 in 5 days with no co-driver

[@kuwaotkkk6060]

Heavydriver

[@CesarMorales-ld5xz]

I haven't seen short shorts since the eighties looks kinda ridiculous for a grown overweight man wearing shorts like a child

[@messaoudhamadi2905]

Hello everyone I'm truck driver HC MC B double looking for a job

[@rj6404]

This is the worst long haul truck , the driver is sitting on the engine , making his life that much harder , these trucks r not seen in 1st world nations .

[@rj6404]

@@neo3823 volvos r no magic carpets , Cab over , still ride rough, they r noise'r , the drivers comfort is compromised for more cargo space .

[@pedrobento6616]

@@rj6404 You clearly never rode or driven an European cabover. They are more comfortable than many cars

[@hlodovicchorikratos8853]

In Europe a fraction of a percent are longnose (torpedo) prime movers, most of those are show boats. It does not make sense to waste those metres on an engine when you can use them on the trailer side. Maximum length of a truck/trailer in the EU is 18 meters, 25,5 in some areas.

[@andrewsmirnoff9566]

Why do many characters have no part of their teeth? Don't they earn enough to go to the dentist?

[@GPWGP]

Two drivers mean no sleep for anyone

[@shakilahmad4075]

Both sleep for 8hrs each and share rest of 8hrs driving and fulfilling natures call.

[@seananderson6768]

True that...I struggle to sleep if someone else is at the wheel.

[@Big10inchgentleman]

Thumbs up to those 2 gentlemen✌