Podcast · 36 episodes

Mat’s Trucking Great Podcast

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This is the podcast for truck drivers, hosted by and featuring interviews from people in the industry. Host Mat Ireland will be bringing you all of the latest stories of what's happening in truck news as well as interviews with other drivers to tell their fascinating career stories.

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35: Keeping It In The FamilyA “keeping it in the family” episode where Squeaky interviews his 11-year-old daughter, Isla Rose, about what it’s like to have a parent who works long-distance as a lorry driver—focusing on both the…30 Sep 2026 · 36 min

34: A Tribute To Ian (Frank) WallaceTribute re-release for Ian (Frank) Wallace, covering his 35-year transport career (Suffolk agriculture/pig haulage to bulk haulage), plus major safety lessons after a serious vacuum tanker accident…25 Sep 2026 · 57 min

33: The Retro Truck ShowThe hosts recap “Retro Truck Show” weekend, focusing on the atmosphere, the work behind preparing classic trucks, memorable moments driving/starting old Volvos, and the social CB-community side of…18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 16 min

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32: The Future's In WarehousingAndrew Travis discusses his life in haulage and the shift toward warehousing, arguing that warehousing is “future proof” and can be easier than long-haul driving while still allowing him to drive…11 Sep 2026 · 58 min · 25 chapters

31: Scrubbing Up NicelyTwo-part episode. First, Alex discusses being first on scene of a fatal road accident and the legal risk of having a phone playing live video/audio in the cab.4 Sep 2026 · 59 min · 25 chapters

30: Keeping The Show On The Road: Part TwoSteve Elsey’s second part of a trucking/road-life chat—wild live-tour stories, border/customs hassles (Russia/Ukraine/Estonia/Poland), and later reflections on modern trucks, regulations, and driver…28 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 15 chapters

29: Keeping The Show On The Road: Part OneSteve Elsey recounts how he became a truck driver and later a touring “road” driver for major rock acts, focusing on keeping shows moving before modern logistics (no mobile phones, heavy border…21 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters

28: Mastering the MileageBernie Martin’s long haulage career, from learning to drive as a teenager to European contracts and repeated trips to Romania for humanitarian aid, plus the personal impact of retirement.14 Aug 2026 · 40 min · 24 chapters

27: Ban Curtain SidersEpisode 27 (“Ban Curtain Siders”) is a light-hearted debate about whether UK haulage should outlaw curtain-sided trailers (“curtain siders”) in favor of box trailers, fridge trailers, or side-opening…7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters

26: The Truck NutLee Herbert, a “truck nut” and organiser, discusses his journey into classic lorry collecting/restoration and the enthusiast shows he runs—especially Retro Truck Show (5–6 Sept at British Motor…31 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 21 chapters

25: Catching Up with Zac MooreZac Moore’s career journey in transport—starting with his father’s 1970s container driving for W Carter Haulage at Felixstowe, moving through council rubbish and sewage tank work, then long-term…24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 27 chapters

24: The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year (So Far)Mat’s Trucking Great Podcast episode 24 is a “Big Fat Quiz Of The Year (So Far)” with a 10-question trucking quiz plus a CB-code tiebreaker.17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 17 chapters

23: The Battle To Get Back Behind The WheelBilly Best, a young HGV driver, describes how a seizure caused by a benign brain tumour derailed his HGV (Class 1) career, and his campaign to change DVLA rules requiring 10 years seizure- and…10 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 18 chapters

22: If It Ain't In Yorkshire, It's...Episode 22 of Matt’s Truck and Greg is a Yorkshire-themed trucking/crane chat with a special guest, Daryl “Daz” Blackburn.3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 27 chapters

21: Carl Kindleysides: Part TwoCarl Kindleysides (Part Two) recounts his trucking career, especially European “continental” work and later event/tour driving for major rock concerts, with detailed stories about diesel runs,…26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 20 chapters

20: Sitting Down with Carl Kindleysides: Part OneCarl Kindleysides’ trucking career, starting from his father’s driving influence and moving through UK multi-drop work, rigid and artic training, continental tilt operations, and later Sweden/Belgium…19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 18 chapters

19: Diving Into Truck ShowsThe Zenobia shipwreck dive off Cyprus (trucks mapped by model/stickers), then a discussion of European truck shows—Swedefest (Scania/Volvo chronological display at Stonham Barns), Truck/“Super” shows…12 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 23 chapters

18: You Can't Beat a GDKAlex Broadley’s long trucking career, from family influence and training, through multiple employers and truck types, to reflections on industry change (company closures, shifting work, and modern…5 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 31 chapters

17: Trucks We've Known and LovedJim Horne recounts his life in haulage, from childhood in his family’s truck-and-mobile-shop world, through building an owner-driver operation with European runs (especially Spain/Portugal), then…29 May 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 22 chapters

16: The Unofficial Truck Show SummitThe guys discuss UK truck shows, focusing on Truckfest (Lincoln) and comparing it with other events like Retro Truck Show, Swedefest, and smaller charity rallies.22 May 2026 · 57 min · 19 chapters

15: Gardener's Hour with Mat and ChrisChris Bradford (Bradford Transport) discusses how he became a truck driver, building a small haulage business, running flatbeds/curtain-siders, shipping trailers by sea, managing costs (especially…15 May 2026 · 51 min · 23 chapters

14: Trucking Great JournalismPip Dunn’s 30th anniversary as a professional journalist, told through his path from childhood truck spotting to writing/editing UK transport magazines, plus his views on responsible HGV driving and…8 May 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 23 chapters

13: Breaking The StigmaBreaking the stigma around mental health and wellbeing for truckers, plus practical coping tools, community support, and related health changes (weight loss, quitting smoking, exercise).1 May 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 30 chapters

12: Humanitarian Aid HaulageHumanitarian aid haulage to Ukraine, plus the host’s guest’s transport career path (Poland/Scotland/Finland) and practical ways to help.24 Apr 2026 · 56 min · 26 chapters