What's Your 20?

What can drivers do when they’re told a load is packed, sealed and ready but turns out to be poorly restrained with mass issues? Rob and Sarah speak to NHVR Senior Safety & Compliance Officer Paul on the challenges that can occur with container freight and tips to help check your vehicle and mass before every journey.
Rob and Sarah share some of the strangest loads they’ve transported, including how both tales almost turned messy!
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Rob and Sarah share their experiences of transporting (and mishandling) dangerous goods, including toxic substances, explosives and ammunition.
Plus, Chemcouriers Dandenong South Branch Manager Jack Poole shares the precautions and procedures heavy vehicle operators and drivers can take to help transport dangerous goods safely.

View the Australian Dangerous Goods Code: www.ntc.gov.au/codes-and-guidelines/australian-dangerous-goods-code

The products and services discussed in the What’s Your 20? podcast should not be viewed as an endorsement of those products and services by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.

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Rob speaks to heavy vehicle driver Damien Black, who shares his journey transforming his health and wellbeing. Damien candidly discusses his weight struggles, health setbacks, and training regime to become fit and ready to enter marathons. Sarah and Rob also share their physical and mental health experiences behind the wheel.
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This week’s episode topic can be a heavy one for those doing it tough. For free confidential help call:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
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Rob and Sarah speak to primary producers, heavy vehicle operators and farm machinery manufacturers and distributors at Farm World in Lardner Park, Victoria.
Hear from Hustler CEO Brent Currie, retired Bramstedt Livestock Transport Owner Driver Trevor Bramstedt, Landpower General Manager of Eastern Australia Paul Birbeck, Patterson Cheney Isuzu Sales Executive Steven Sarnyai and Dowling Dairies farmers Kevin and Mark Dowling on the highs and lows of working in farming and transport.
The products and services discussed in the What’s Your 20? podcast should not be viewed as an endorsement of those products and services by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.
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National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Chief Executive Officer Nicole Rosie returns to discuss the regulator’s work addressing high-risk operators, sham contracting and supporting the industry through fuel supply challenges, while answering common driver questions on the upcoming Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) reforms.
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1800MEDICARE is a free 24/7 helpline (1800 633 422) to speak to a registered nurse about any health concern.
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