Quyntyn Morgan pulled up behind Rochelle Thomas in the 2023 Kenworth T610 SAR he drives for Kieran Oliver Contracting at a stop/go sign on the way out to Castlepoint Beach, Masterton. When told they could be there a while, Rochelle thought it would be a great opportunity to get a photo!

She hopped out of her ute and asked him if he would be keen. But before long, the road reopened, so they met up at the Tinui Café and Bar.

Quyntyn says the truck is brand new. It had only been on the road a week and done only 2500km. He has been with Kieran Oliver for three years and driving for five and says he chose to go truck driving as a career because trucks are cool.

Quyntyn was on his way to deliver concrete blocks for forestry operations at Erindale, Hawke’s Bay. He said the worst thing about driving is getting the truck dirty – and muddy in winter!

His favourite thing about driving is being out and about, seeing the countryside and views.

Quyntyn’s vexing question was the choice between bacon and egg or mince and cheese pie. Mince and cheese it is.