Peter Betts

Peter William Betts was born on the 7th of July, 1949, in Wingham, NSW, the eldest of three sons to Lance and Eunice Betts.

Peter proudly represents the third generation of a family deeply rooted in the transport and logging industries. His grandfather and father worked with bullock teams, hauling timber in the Wingham region—laying down a legacy that Peter would follow in his own way.

Peter attended school at Gloucester and at the age of 15 headed straight for the bush. He spent his early years camping under the stars and logging, gaining a deep respect for the land and the work it demanded. He later worked in soil conservation, operating a bulldozer before returning to the bush, earning his truck licence, and beginning his journey on the open road.

While in Gloucester, Peter met Bev, whose family also had strong connections to the timber industry—particularly in the transport of sawn timber. Their shared ties to trucking and timber helped form a strong bond. In 1972, Peter and Bev were married, and together they raised two children, Chris and Liz.

Peter’s driving journey truly took off behind the wheel of an ex army NR Mack. One moment in particular stood out in his memory: while navigating through a gully, he executed what he considered the most perfect gear change of his life. So proud was he of this mechanical masterpiece that he backed up to repeat the feat—only to blow the diff in the process.

In 1989 while his brothers Michael and Dennis remained in Gloucester, Peter split from the family logging business and relocated with Bev and their children to Walcha. There, he began logging hardwood for Fenning Timbers—relatives of Bev’s—continuing the family’s long-standing connection to the timber industry in a new region.

In 1996 they exited the logging industry and hit the highway. With one truck already fitted for long-haul work—regularly carting sawn timber from Walcha to Townsville—and a second ex-log truck converted with a bunk, they hit the highway with two trucks. Bev managed operations from home while the kids were still in school, and Peter spent most of his time on the road, primarily running freight between Sydney and Brisbane.

Their dedication and work ethic paid off. What started with just two trucks steadily grew. Through continued success and persistence, the fleet has expanded to what is now a thriving operation consisting of both general and livestock freight with 55 trucks on the road—a testament to the commitment, resilience, and passion that has defined Peter’s life and career.

In 2025, Peter purchased his 100th Kenworth from the Brown and Hurley Group. Over the years, the fleet has included numerous Macks, Volvos, and Kenworths from other suppliers—but it’s the Mack that remains closest to Peter’s heart, being the truck that started it all.

Now at 76 years old, Peter is still behind the wheel and showing no signs of slowing down. He’s currently awaiting the delivery of a brand-new Mack to continue carting livestock in B-Double combinations across New South Wales and Southern Queensland.

For Peter, trucking’s never just been a job—it’s something he’s lived and breathed, driven by family, tradition, and a love for life on the road.