What's Your 20?

This week Rob and Sarah discuss what heavy vehicle drivers and operators should know about fatigue management, work diaries and the new Unfit to Drive duty. NHVR Manager of Fatigue and Human Factors Matt Bolin answers some common questions around work diary fines, as well as how the new duty can support drivers and what industry should know about work and rest requirements. Find out what’s changing with the Heavy Vehicle National Law reform and Work Diaries: https://shorturl.at/di6yV The podcast also welcomes Opposite’s Head of Human Centred Design and Registered Psychologist Damien Colabattista to talk about the links between mental health and fatigue, and how AI could help with better understanding and preventing driver fatigue. 1800MEDICARE is a free 24/7 helpline (1800 633 422) to speak to a registered nurse about any health concern. Get in touch with What's Your 20? email info@nhvr.gov.au 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Sarah sit down with the NHVR’s Executive Director of Statutory Compliance Paul Alsbury to unpack heavy vehicle court matters, court-imposed penalties and the additional types of court orders that can be issued for Heavy Vehicle National Law offences. Paul shares a recent example of the prosecution of a company that failed to effectively manage a drivers’ fitness for duty which tragically led to a fatal collision. Read more about the prosecution Paul shares: https://shorturl.at/HLtMy On a lighter note, can Rob and Sarah tell fact from fiction? They share one truth and a lie from their driving history to test how well they know each other. Get in touch with What's Your 20? email info@nhvr.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Sarah tackle a big topic in driver training, and how industry can attract and support more people to start a career in trucking. The episode covers training and support for a more diverse industry, including women, young people and migrant workers, and what’s needed to help them to be safe and ready out on the road. Hear from Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Group Founder, driver trainer and road safety advocate Heather Jones, Divalls Bulk Haulage heavy vehicle driver Brittany Grech, and Whiteline Transport Managing Director Sharon Middleton and heavy vehicle drivers Jagdeep Sidhu and Harmandeep Singh. Want to get in touch with What’s Your 20? Email info@nhvr.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Want to get in touch with What’s Your 20? Email info@nhvr.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Want to get in touch with What’s Your 20? Email info@nhvr.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Follow Damien’s social media pages: Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/183q6nfPTX/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: www.instagram.com/damos_health_n_fitness_journey YouTube: www.youtube.com/@damos_fitness_journey 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get in touch with What’s Your 20? email info@nhvr.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Get in touch with What's Your 20? email info@nhvr.gov.au 1800MEDICARE is a free 24/7 helpline (1800 633 422) to speak to a registered nurse about any health concern. This information is intended as general guidance only and does not constitute professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Sarah bring you up to speed on what’s happened since Season 1, and swap truck sightings from their recent travels. We pay tribute to the late Lynette Craig, a beloved member of the trucking community and owner of the food van at the Tarcutta Changeover Yard. To share your truck stories or memories of Lynette email info@nhvr.gov.au View the Load Restraint Guide: https://qrco.de/bgQEs2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Sarah gear up for another season of What’s Your 20? with new weekly episodes available from May 2026. Tune in to hear conversations on the industries that keep Australia moving, important regulation changes for drivers and operators, and the unexpected things that happen out on the road. What’s Your 20? is brought to you by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. https://www.nhvr.gov.au/whatsyour20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode for Season 1, Rob and Sarah interview Airtec Corporation General Manager Jacinta Lane on Smart On-Board Mass systems and tyre inflation technology. Sarah chats to NHVR Safety and Compliance Officer Angus on heavy vehicle mechanical safety tips. 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. Find out more about managing fatigue: https://qrco.de/bgQEtO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Sarah interview heavy vehicle safety advocate Rod Hannifey on the current and future challenges facing the industry, such as fatigue monitoring, quality roads and rest stops, and sharing the road with light vehicle drivers. Access regulatory tools and services using NHVR Go: https://qrco.de/bgQEsx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Contact Centre Manager Brad Mells answers some common truck driver questions, such as what to do if you miss a weigh bridge or receive a notice to produce. Rob and Sarah ask drivers their position on the heavy vehicle driver shortage and overseas licensed drivers. Contact the Heavy Vehicle Confidential Reporting Line: https://qrco.de/bgQEsg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week drivers share what valuable advice they swear by, and Rob and Sarah share their own lessons from behind the wheel. Ambrose Haulage's Jim Ambrose drops by for a chat, and shares the rewards and challenges of running a family-owned transport business. More on the roles in the Chain of Responsibility: https://qrco.de/bgQEsH See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckle up as Rob and Sarah take the driver’s seat in this episode of What’s Your 20? Get to know the hosts as they share their favourite (and least favourite!) things while behind the wheel. They also chat with truckies about the toughest challenges and biggest gripes on the road, while uncovering some of the most bizarre sights from life on the highway. Plus, they roll out essential safety tips on proper loading techniques to keep you and your cargo safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the inaugural episode of What’s Your 20 , NHVR CEO Nicole Rosie joins to discuss her vision for the heavy vehicle industry and the role the NHVR plays in supporting safer and more efficient roads. Co-hosts Rob and Sarah hit the road to chat with drivers about their favourite rest stops, share truck trivia, and deliver handy heavy vehicle safety tips to keep you informed and rolling safely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we talk about the light side of heavy vehicles. Hosts Rob and Sarah can - and do - talk about trucks all day. Tune into What’s Your 20? to hear trucking tales and interviews with heavy vehicle drivers and the transport industry. If it matters to truckies, we're talking about it. What’s Your 20? is brought to you by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. https://www.nhvr.gov.au/whatsyour20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.