Home
Blog
Staff Q&A: Robert Russell - Founder and CEO

Staff Q&A: Robert Russell - Founder and CEO

Posted by Truckit on 05/11/2021

Where did you grow up? A cattle station between Charters Towers and Clermont

Favourite sport/team/athlete?  Scottish Rugby team

What does a typical day look like for you? Coffee, work, coffee, work, exercise

Favourite quote?  "Manners maketh man" and "Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat"

What do you like to do in your spare time?  Have my kids entertain me with stories

Best career lesson you've learned so far?  Teamwork is everything

Favourite food?  T-bone steak

Favourite travel spot? Charlotte Plains Hot Artesian Springs

Fun fact people may not know? Played rugby for Scotland and scored a try against Australia in the Quarter-finals of the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

The Author
Truckit

Related Articles

Understanding Pallets: Sizes, Weights, and Capacity

Key Takeaways Pallets might not be flashy, but they’re the backbone of freight and logistics. Whether you’re sending one item or a full truckload, chances are a pallet is doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes. But here’s the thing – not all pallets are the same. Pallet size, weight, and capacity can seriously impact how efficiently your goods are moved and how much it’s all going to cost. That’s why getting familiar with pallet dimensions isn’t just for warehouse professionals – it’s something every business (big or small) should know. A poor fit can mean wasted space, damaged goods, […]

New Transport Carbon Reporting Requirements in 2025

Key Takeaways From January 2025, Australia will introduce mandatory climate reporting laws – a major shift aligning business operations with national climate goals and international frameworks like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. It’s part of a growing global push for accountability as governments and industries set clearer expectations on how companies disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. For the transport and logistics sector, the impact is especially significant. With transport emissions making up a large portion of Australia’s carbon footprint, freight businesses will soon be required to track, measure and report their emissions across the supply chain – from fuel use […]

New Navigation Menu Video Tutorial for Providers

New Menu, Better Tools: See How It Works!