<p>In this heavy but important episode of Truckie Tuesday, Luke and Rod tackle the unseen realities and severe physical tolls of life on the road. </p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Unseen Toll:</strong> Chris opens up about his battle with trauma-induced hyper-vigilance and severe heart complications after enduring horrific, unavoidable accidents on the job. </p></li><li><p><strong>Industry Updates:</strong> A breakdown of the Federal Budget, including the Greens&#39; push to incentivise trucking apprenticeships , and a look at the controversial new HVNL fatigue reforms taking effect on August 1st. </p></li><li><p><strong>Tales from the Nullarbor:</strong> Rod shares the dangers of navigating blinding fog and advocates for desperately needed westbound rest areas. </p></li></ul><p>Note: This episode discusses themes of severe mental distress and road trauma. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14</p><p>⁠⁠---</p><p>❤️<strong> Cheers to</strong><a href="https://www.gme.net.au/au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠<strong> GME</strong>⁠</a><strong> for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday Possible</strong></p><p>🚚 Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology <a href="https://www.gme.net.au/au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠here ⁠</a></p><p>---</p><p>👕 GET YOUR BONAFIDE <strong>MERCH</strong> <a href="https://bonafidepod.com/en-aud" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠HERE ⁠</a></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast!</strong></p><p>☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail</p><p>😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠ &amp;⁠⁠ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠</a> ⁠⁠</p><p>🎥 Subscribe to us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BonafideLukeBona" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS!</p><p>👊 ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/Bonafide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠</a></p><p>📧 [email protected]</p>