Driving towards the Gateway Bridge in Brisbane

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[@Greenwattle101]

I remember when the Gateway Bridge opened, they had a fun run over it & it's first 'jumper' over the side. Well it was low tide & he wasn't far enough where the water was deep enough. He ended up stuck in mud & they lifted him out with a crane. He didn't come back & try that again to my knowledge.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh wow

[@Greenwattle101]

@@RoadTrainAdventures Before they put that fence up ,it was the number 1 suicide point in the Southern Hemisphere back in the 90's.

[@Critter145]

Stay safe out there!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps

[@DirkSilverwolfLinnemann]

Sound is top, Johnno. Thank you for another lovely piece of work. Maybe done easy, but every now and then you can absolutely enjoy this kind of video, too. 😃👏

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good. Thanks Dirk

[@desmonty1]

Jonno keep pumping ‘em out. I’m loving them. Commentary is fine and easy to hear.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Des. Now I got the audio fixed again it's no problem.

[@marsterofnotrades]

Sound is awesome. Made it very enjoyable to watch.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good. It's great to have you along.

[@jess-cr7fo]

Great stuff

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Jess

[@ken_worth]

Many thanx John for one more wonderful video again. Stay safe 😃

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Anytime

[@rachelwang1586]

Good one

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Rachel

[@faronanderson2536]

Believe it or not, John, I absolutely love watching simple videos exactly like this. I'll probably never get to ride in a truck in my lifetime, but this is the next best thing for me. It's like I'm riding shotgun with you, and I could sit here for hours on end just watching this actual driving footage. It may not be your cup of tea, which I respect and understand, but this suits me down to a tea. Thank you for sharing your experiences on the road with us. I really appreciate it. Take care, and may you have many more miles ahead of you. Cheers from the Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺 🤙🏽

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks heaps

[@douger1517]

Thats a great vid simply driving showing from a truck perspective.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. It's great to have you along.

[@rustyboi7256]

Hello Johnno, sound is brilliant. Well done on another great relaxing video, keep them coming.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good. Will do

[@marypodschelne134]

I watch your videos in the am with my cup of coffee 😊 so enjoyable

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Sounds like a nice way to start the day.

[@bigblockpop]

John is a straight up bloke, not a cowboy this old timer loves watching his videos

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good. It's great to have your along

[@bobevansIW]

Hey Johnno, great to see, and hear, another interesting video. Hope you're keeping well. 👍🇬🇧

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Bob. Yes I'm doing very well. I trust your going great too.

[@theschofieldadventures1157]

Hi Johnno hope you’re doing well it’s Ben from Perth. Enjoying your videos and the knowledge you share

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Ben. It's great to have you along.

[@stevemcintyre4398]

Love you videos Jonno. I've been driving up and down the Pacific highway now for close on 40 years (admittedly not in heavy vehicles) as my folks live in the Sunshine Coast and coming from Canberra the one thing that has really struck me over that length of time is how the traffic has become mega busy year after year from the Tweed right through to Noosa since the 80's. Maybe it's us Southerners moving to the better climate (compared to my home town of Canberra every other coastal place is utter tropics!)

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes Steven there are more and more if yes people on the road.

[@peterware5173]

Hi Johnny were you thinking of pinkenba cool as vids love Australia.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I don't know that one but thanks

[@rickbonnici]

Some easy viewing Johnno, keep em coming mate👌🇦🇺

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks again Rick

[@GaryBennett-r9f]

Great video Jonno, good sound quality. Brisbane is obviously a very busy place.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

For sure and yes thanks I got the sound fixed.

[@StephenWruck-vm9ww]

Hello Johnno, thanks for taking us along for the trip in Brisbane. Thanks Stephen

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good. Thanks Stephen

[@raytetley9902]

Nice work mate, sound is great and you can still hear that lovely rumble. Your are almost doing Slow TV 🙂

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Ray

[@joeoti3803]

Hi Johno...new to your channel & subscribed... i just watched " DRIVING THROUGH BRISBANE" and the videos before this on "PORT AUGUSTER & AT THE GATTON PADS" .. i've also subscribed to Kens channel also good to see both you two keep intouch ... also a night shift truckie myself depot based at the Port of Brisbane start from 3pm-3am container deliveries....all the best safe trucking I enjoy both you & ken's content

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Joe. I was just at the port on Monday. It's great to have you along.

[@joeoti3803]

@@RoadTrainAdventures cheers Johno thank you 🤙

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Anytime

[@xxmotovlogs9809]

Gday Johnno, I don’t mind these type of videos when there’s something to listen to other than music. The difference with yours is that you talk all the way through them which makes it interesting, always want to hear what you have to say. Some other videos just play music while in fast motion which is fine too but or normally fast forward through those bits. Good job! Drive safe.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks again. Yes variety is the key.

[@jessicawang1740]

Nice

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Jessica

[@thebestaudits]

Great vid

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps

[@stefantrnacek1394]

Radio mic works very well. It would be interesting to hear any stories of strange or weird loads you have had. I had a guy ring me about transporting a helicopter. I thought he wanted to land on the tray, and I thought that would have been good, but it turned out to be in kit form and in 8 large crates.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Unfortunately I don't do any strange loads but I'll keep that in mind.

[@michaelcameron8904]

Hi there I’m in my late 60s and yes the aches and pains sneak up on you. I ache just getting down off my excavator. Good luck keep it going and make a mile. Bravo from Victoria

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Michael. I guess we all forget that we're getting old.

[@MarioVanDerMaas]

Thanks for the ride. I'll get in again if I'm allowed, when you drive through The Outback. Have a safe trip.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

You're always allowed to travel with us.

[@daniellawson1776]

Another great video Johnno i was going to say the road condition looks pretty good 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Daniel. Yes the road was very nice.

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Yay radio mic works very good, interesting freeway journey, cheers from Downunder ❤️🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks again Stephen.

[@joeahia7915]

Nice and clear no interruption with the mic beautiful I hear you nice and loud

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good. Thanks Joe

[@vickiy.forsyth6497]

Hey mate you got onto the Gateway extension from the Logan motorway then joined onto the Gateway Arterial Road. Definitely not a peak hour runYour in my neck of the woods on this video. Last week I was in your territory. Did a Shitbox Rally starting in Melbourne to Hay, Silverton, Quilpie, Bedourie, Hungerford, Tobermorley Station and Alice Springs. Mostly on dirt. Was a hoot.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Sounds like you're living the life. Good on you.

[@vickiy.forsyth6497]

@@RoadTrainAdventures it was fun. Back to work next week if I remember how to drive the truck🤣🤣

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Hopefully it's not too depressing getting back to work.

[@ACDZ123]

Another banger johnno. I like seeing different freeways and highways in Australian cities ..in Perth then brizzie ...good one 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks again

[@DieselDave]

Great vid again mate. Can you explain to us your thoughts on the uhf CB connoisseur to the days of the old 27Mhz AM 40 channel with side band etc, and how you find the clarity of each, and especially the range. Oh, and the aerial setups required for both. Cheers, dd

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

UHF is so much clearer. The antenna is usually shorter too. 27meg is hardly used anymore.

[@richardicke8933]

Hi Jono, the Mike works really great much improvement thank you

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Richard

[@michaelclayton1827]

I bet you weren't as easy going at 6 in the morning Johno!🤣. Couldn't blame you though! That looked a dream run. If only every trip was like it! I didn't mind the microphone where it was btw. Let's people realise the noises that a driver hears all day every day. Love the sound of the big girl! Just doesn't have the same note as my old R600 320 cool power with twin pipes 🤣 Keep up the good work mate 👍! Side note! You asked for suggestions on content! How about a bloopers reel? You surely would have a few?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Michael. A bloopers real would be great. I keep deleting that footage but I'll try to build up some now.

[@michaelclayton1827]

@@RoadTrainAdventures Thanks Johno

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Anytime

[@mindaugaspetkus5552]

Hey John! Just stumbled on your channel and loving it! Trucking in Australia looks wild - gotta be some of the craziest drivers on the planet out there! (Maybe that's why your channel is so captivating?) Anyway, on that note - I'm actually from Peru and always dreamt of moving to Australia to become a trucker myself. Wondering if you have any advice on how to get started - licensing, training, the whole shebang? Any tips for a future Aussie trucker from down under (well, way down under!) Thanks a bunch, and keep up the awesome content! Best from Peru!!!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome and thanks for stopping by. Unfortunately I don't know how you can get a visa to come and work in Australia. There are so many Indians here so it can't be too hard. Once you're here you can apply for a job after getting the right licence.

[@noppppe1314]

Love watching your videos of your road train trips. Where do you find all the different songs you play in the back ground sometimes. Stay safe at work.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I use several music subscription services. I have to pay for the rights to use the music.

[@FrankLowe1949]

Nice thank you so much❤❤

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Frank

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

Aging a beer while watching this one ha ha. Traffic looked quiet for once, and the mic sounded good as well.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Brad. I got my good mike working again.

[@jaydenweise7809]

Been watching you for a fair few months now and never saw you on the road and today I saw you down near Gatton keep up the good work love the videos

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh awesome. I always love meeting you all. Sorry I missed your.

[@greghudson9717]

Here's a question for you Jonno... How do you drive AND fly a drone at the same time ? And another one... My car (Tesla Model Y) has front and rear facing cameras on each side (as well as the back) that keeps an eye on my blind spots... Is there any kind of gadget for trucks that can help you see what's next to you? Particularly the left hand side. Regards, Greg.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes new European trucks have the Active Cruise Control and Lane Detection just like cars.

[@martinvockler2436]

Another Gre🎱t video Jonno, safe trucking mate!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Martin

[@jrgenfriborg3508]

Hi. Was in Brisbane in 1981.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Howdy. I very rarely see you comment. Wow that was a while ago.

[@MrStrangegoo]

Much better, your voice is clear.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks. That's what I was hoping for.

[@desmondsequerah9760]

Thank you Johnno for fixing the audio. Good now. I am enjoying this type of vlogs as well from your channel. Your long hauls across the Nullabour I enjoy especially. We'll be crossing from West to East mid July. May even cross paths. Hehehe!Regards Des

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Des. Yes look out for us and call me on the radio if you see me.

[@desmondsequerah9760]

Will do.👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good

[@vickiy.forsyth6497]

The weigh bridge on your right is called locally Rifle Range Pads. Only open by invitation.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Or Stirling North. Yes there is never any problem if you get called into that one.

[@stevenmcnamee1233]

G'day Johnno, love your latest vids, ever thought of attaching your camera on top of your truck . Just a thought. Stay safe 👍👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I do have mount points around the truck but I haven't been using them for a while. I'll have to do this again.

[@TheRockgod95]

Hi Johnno, lov ya videos. I'm a local truckie at the moment, I've been thinking of trying interstate driving. I'm single so ideally would be the best time to do it. I would like a dedicated video on what to expect when your interstate trucking, i think that would be awesome video to do.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

That's a great idea. I'll try to keep that in mind for a video.

[@arthurwilliams5786]

That’s the gate way bridge. I would to to market run’s Brisbane to Sydney & back thx buddy

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good. Thanks Arthur

[@damienlamaro5865]

Sounds great

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Damien. Yes I fixed the audio problem.

[@User-xdatueou175art]

Hi John no,you smashed it,crystal clear great vlog,you mention how American truckers get hundreds of thousands views,your channel,which was recommended to me by Aussie truckie,then you recommended your mate ken,aka homeless truckie,are easily deserving as many if not more subscribers to me,quality,drivers ,down to earth modest grafters,much appreciated,and I for one always as subscriber to all three,hand on heart,your each a credit to yourselves,to trucking,(haulage)for your companies,my old dad rest is soul was a heavy haulage trucker,that got me into trucks ,as a kid,he too would of loved these Aussie truck vlogs,I'm knocking on now in me fifties,and can relate,loved driving all my life,just feedback,wishing you all skyrocket,🤟👍😊anyways gonna shut me yap and take a back seat,I don't get why KZbinrs out of America don't get way more viewers subs,it's certainly not from quality,that's my own honest opinion,it matters to me,I be in the background for you guys always with a thumbs up,hope I've not spoken out of turn.💪👍🚛

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Well thank you very much for those kind words. I think we all try hard to give the viewer a great watch. I shall definitely keep going. I finally got 1 trailer loaded from Brisbane. I've just contacted up to the second, such is empty and heading back to the yard in Deniliquin.

[@KylieMuir]

Hey Johnno, doing my usual catching up lol. Seriously how can you leave a gap anymore, even with no gaps they jump in. We are all getting old buddy lol. Any idea when your heading back my way? Will have to try catch up

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I left Brisbane yesterday heading to the yard then Perth so I'm not sure yet.

[@thisnthat3530]

21:20 nothing like slamming on the brakes when there's a perfectly good hill to slow you down...

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes

[@ashleyrogan869]

audio is great, from gatton and dinmore the next one is up at burpengary Northbound

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps. It's good to get it right

[@Pete_68]

It's a pity for me that I didn't see you today Johnno. I was not very far away at all, from 10 to 11, just off to the right at the bottom of that steep hill almost under the bridge. Maybe next time I'll get lucky.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes for sure. I always like meeting you all. Keep a watch out for me.

[@tomaugust6]

Hi Johnno, lovely day today in Brisbane. Looks like the traffic is great but if you on the road at peak hour there can be some really crazy drivers out there. I think there is a truck wash at the BP in Archerfield. Have a great day mate, stay safe.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Tom. Yes I have it a quick wash knowing that it will probably rain before I leave. Looks like the forecast is for it to rain between 1 - 4mm tomorrow so there goes the clean truck.

[@roberthocking9138]

I agree, our daughter lives in Brisbane. And I’ve often said I will come to visit from VIC anytime, except Nov to Feb, too hot and humid for me.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes Robert. Humidity is not my friend. Ha ha

[@MDC219]

Hi Johnno, I tried calling you on the cb on Friday at Oxley but no luck. You were probably making a video. I like some single view videos but enjoy your other videos more. I would like to see another outback Qld road train video and maybe you could meet Kenny along the way. Thanks Derek

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh no. That was me. I don't have the radio on around town. Too many yahoo's my other videos better too but I've been having a break from making videos but these ones are very easy.

[@pommy71]

Hi Johno. I lived in Brisbane for 12 years in the 60s and 70s then moved up to Townsville. Now up here we get Humidity.😛 Yes Brisbane gets humid too, Sound is good on this video. The Gateway Traffic gets way worse than that. You certainly do not want to be travelling it at peak hour. Oh and it is all downhill after 50😁

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes Townsville is a great place too. I did go in peak hour traffic for the first trailer it wasn't that bad.

[@daveamies5031]

@@RoadTrainAdventures I moved to Brisbane from Singapore, after living in Sydney, and my first thought is where's the traffic, locals complain about traffic cause they can't drive at full speed but it's really not that bad. Great to hear a truck drivers views on familiar roads 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes I find driving around Brisbane fine. Not like Sydney. That's awful.

[@timoS641]

I like the variety, these ones are good also! You could try an interior camera position that picks up some 18speed action too!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes but then I'm getting back into my normal style of many camera angles.

[@Nottravelling]

That was good, thanks Johnno, especially now that we can hear you. Where is your state home base?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Victoria now our NSW for our office.

[@ornametrics]

There's a truck wash out near the port too btw. At Ampol Lytton.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I was there that same day but it was closed.

[@ornametrics]

@@RoadTrainAdventures Ah bummer. That is my old neck of the woods. I learnt to drive doubles around there. Thanks for bringing back some memories.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Anytime.

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day from Mt Isa. Woh about your thoughts on inconsistant Road Rules from state to state. What is your prefered time to drive (general driving not in big trafic) ?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

In a early to bed and early to rise person so normally I don't drive late into the night. The road rules are primarily there for safety but work very well in for raising revenue. They work very close together.

[@captainmort]

Hey Johnno, it's the Gateway Bridge. Drive this road on a regular basis and you're lucky to have a good run like that. Different perspective from a truck cab. Keep them coming.👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Brett. It was busy early in the morning but I did this video on my second trailer so it was a smooth run in.

[@malcjeffhavelbe2888]

Hi johnno were are you loading to mate

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I have no load of yet. Just sitting at the BP Archerfield. Stay tuned for another video shortly explaining all this.

[@malcjeffhavelbe2888]

No worries loads getting harder to get

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Just for us here. We don't have much going on in Brisbane

[@craigo7235]

not having a go at you, but you do like the right lane, and do it well

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. Thanks Craig. Yes I'll go in whatever lane is fastest. Most people don't do the limit. Probably because their speedo is not showing their true speed.

[@nicklanstone3732]

G’day Johnno. Great vid as always. Can you tell me the easiest and hardest city to navigate through, traffic, car drivers etc. . Stay safe mate 🙏. Nick (UK)

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Easiest is probably Perth and Sydney gets the hardest place.

[@nicklanstone3732]

@@RoadTrainAdventures I’ve been to Perth 3 times now as my brother lives in mandurah, always wanted to go to east coast , maybe one day. Cheers Johnno keep up the great work mate 🍺🍺

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Nick

[@MrBillycan1]

Hey Johno after age thirty its a down hill run with your health, your youth has passed, at age 50 it speeds up (health deteriorates), many thanks for your videos!!))

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks for the kiss of death. Ha ha. Yes I'm not feeling as young as I used to.

[@Setrapower516]

Hey guys, what speed are you allowed in Australia with a truck or a bus?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

We are all speed limited to 100km/h

[@andrewmorgan4306]

I agree with you Johnno it,s all about revenue raising not road safety by the idiots in charge .

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh for sure. Sing it loud.

[@Paul-fu5vk]

Does your truck have cruise control for long interstate driving, or is your truck old for that

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Of course. I would not like to drive this without it.

[@James-pi5ub]

Audio is great

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks James. Yes I fixed the audio problem

[@James-pi5ub]

@@RoadTrainAdventures you did

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yep

[@whello2000]

Mate you’re not as easy on the eye as roadrunner nia in the states lol but I’m sure people in the USA will sub as I think your content so as good as some of the big channels in the USA

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps. Yes I see there are a lot of truck channels there. It would be great to have more viewers from the USA.

[@seanjohn5430]

Heah Johnno, are you on afm or bfm? Have you ever considered doing a mock up video of logbook entries?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I have been running on BFM for about 10 years I think. Instead of me making a video I encourage people to use Logbook Checker which is great. You can't make a mistake using that. We have Electronic Work Diaries in this company so that when better.

[@seanjohn5430]

@@RoadTrainAdventures bloody legend I’ll check out logbook checker

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome

[@James-pi5ub]

It was awesome yesterday

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes thanks

[@MrLleone2]

Hi Johno let me know your next live. Thank you 🍺

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Maybe this coming Sunday. 4pm eastern standard time.

[@BaileyChatty2002]

Im from Cairns born in Bathurst

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very nice

[@rickthelian2215]

Have a nice dayJohnno😁

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Rick. You too

[@stuartkcalvin]

Nice piece thanks. I am amazed that QLD drivers do 10 below in the metro area in the 100/110 K zones - outside the metro they are maniacs. Oh, it's the speed camera 'thingy'. If I have B-Double up my ass, I speed up or move over - I'm not going to slow down a truckie even if they are speeding. Mate, you have a very good 'radio announcer's' voice, so no worries there. Audio is fine, I just increase the volume, that's all. I'm glad to be a member, I've never been a trucker, but it's great to see your perspective. I live and work (via StarLink) on the road. I'd like to think that I'm careful and considerate when towing - not speeding up on overtaking lanes! Thank you Loose Wheel Nuts from on the road. Or stuartkcalvin

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Stuart. I fixed the radio mine so everything should have good audio again. You should like a good driver too.

[@Lewis-ox6mu]

keep that hammer down and is your rig is turbo charged

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Lewis. Yes this had a big turbo.

[@andrewtempest1944]

Hi Johno, regarding your use of the outside lane, here in UK ,HGVs are not allowed in the 3rd lane,and they can't exceed 56mph, so watching how Aussies drive trucks really strange to us.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

We are speed limited to 100km/h but most cars don't even do that so I overtake when possible

[@andrewtempest1944]

@RoadTrainAdventures yes I understand, here most cars do 120kph on the motorway. Vive le difference. Loved the video by the way.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes it's not the same here. In some ways it's better over there.

[@gregorymiller7828]

lovin live 😄

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Greg

[@buddyreed2623]

I see you try to cut off the complainers before they get started. I would pay them no attention as they may be the ones in the right lane holding folks up in their cars. Have good days!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. Yes your probably right there.

[@MrJustme1961]

Welcome to the Gateway where your wallet is attacked.. People are speed worry being their are point to point cameras on those gantries so people panic with their speed not wanting to make the trip to quick to avoid a fine.. You travel the Gateway South side in the morning going Nth its chocker, then going Sth after 2.30pm then its a crawl, all the way and sometimes all the way to the Gold Coast... same on Northside from Nudgee to up the Bruce in the arvo from 2.00pm its chocker... Logan arvo east bound slow to Gateway.. That sharp bend has claimed several trucks,, When you depart going back sth, to the gateway the flyover ramp tight right has seen plenty of roll overs...We are forced to use the toll rd, , camera monitored Kessels Rd, on the road to Rocklea.. Ipswich rd, for people trying to skip the toll rd to Ipswich Rd and you are noticed driving through the area quickly I you have not stopped for delivery a little letter & fine arrives.. Make a stop for business and not zip through all good. Universal Cranes, Been their since time began.. When you are leaving Brisbane you notice on the Warrego Hwy, Bremer River Bridge Bundamba slow down 60kmh trucks left lane, speed camera on the right looks like a mini digger.. Outbound bridge is stuffed cracked steel beams. weight limits during the day, Night time over weight heavy moves have to use the inbound bridge, everything inbound stops on a red light & police and the dance begins escort checks inbound clear, then oversize goes wrong way up the Hwy over the good inbound bridge.. Get caught on that at night coming inbound and can be a 15 to 20min wait.. Brisbane ok off peak a pain in peak hour and we are thankful for air cond,

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Otherwise Brisbane looks like a great place to live. Ha ha. It does look nice around the city. It's easy better than Sydney and easier to get around.

[@gsd4me00]

Pretty sure the Westgate Bridge is in Melbourne Johnno. Our one is named after some ex bureaucrat, but we all still know it as the Gateway Bridge. BTW, audio was spot on. 🙂

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh yeah. Ha ha. I'm always in Melbourne ages rarely in Brisbane. I'll update this now.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh and when are you coming over to day hi? I'll still be here for tomorrow.

[@gsd4me00]

@@RoadTrainAdventures. Whereabouts are you parked up?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I'm at the BP Archerfield but let me know if you're coming. I'll be going to sleep shortly though. Are you free tomorrow?

[@gsd4me00]

@@RoadTrainAdventures. As I used to say when I drove taxis in Darwin back in the day and was asked if I was free. No, I'm not free but I am available. I can pop over around mid morning if you wish.

[@stuartkcalvin]

I know that you drive Lumbars prime movers - do you get paid by the hour/day/load? No need to respond if that's a commercial thing.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I get paid per kilometre whilst driving and hourly when loading and unloading.

[@stuartkcalvin]

@@RoadTrainAdventures Thanks, I get that.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Anytime

[@v8falconute46]

😎👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps

[@davidforbes6250]

Gibson Island, no Fenders to be seen.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Johno, i’m a bit late catching up. Be safe on the road brother.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Better late than never though Raymond

[@raymondbradley6788]

@@RoadTrainAdventures Johno I’ve just been very busy brother

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

That's perfectly OK. It's great to have you along whenever you can make it.

[@davetaylor4741]

Isn't it funny different people's perspective. Coming from UK and Europe I find all Australian driving painfully slow. And Living in Queensland have always considered the standard of driving terrible, especially on freeways. No lane discipline. Try that in Germany. As to paranoid about speed, that is with just cause. In Queensland you can commit most crimes the police are not interested. They even refuse to take phone reports of crime. You have to fill out a form online and they may get back to you in 5 days. Or not as is usual. But all our roads are packed with police and speed cameras. I live in the middle of nowhere and have still been done for speeding at 4am with only me, the kangaroos and the copper on the road. Then you have to consider the fines. Qld I believe is the dearest State. $309, $464, $696 $1,161 $ 1,780, from less than 11K over and on. Bloody dear. And literally every time you go out you see loads of cameras or pass police cars with radar that turn around and pinch you. It is almost impossible to concentrate on driving focused on the speedo. And I don't have cruise control. Then they wonder why the road toll keeps rising despite the speed limits keep dropping. Queensland is one of the worst places to drive that I have come across, and I have driven in numerous countries around the world.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Dave. You sound like you've got a grasp on how police work here. Pretty shocking.

[@kiwitrucker46]

He gets paid per kms driven

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes

[@Jdjd12288]

Gateway bridge. Mate not west gate bridge 😂😂😂

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. Yes I know now. So used to driving around Melbourne.

[@Jdjd12288]

@@RoadTrainAdventures no worries mate take care

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

You too

[@jess-cr7fo]

Great stuff

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Jess

[@jonathanwang9585]

Good one

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Jonathan