Dash Cam of the Week: Upside ‘Down’under

Feb. 10, 2017

For a seasonal change of pace, Dash Cam of the Week ventures into the warm and sunny Southern Hemisphere. And this featured clip shows that, regardless of which side of the road they drive on, too many people just don’t pay attention.

Kevin Jones

There’s no commentary accompanying the trucker’s YouTube video posted by ever-interesting group, Dash Cam Owners Australia, but it appears that despite his worst efforts, the motorcyclist who recently ended up in the back of a “ute”—or pickup, as we might say here in North America—was not hurt.

Well, maybe his pride. And his insurance premium.

About the Author

Kevin Jones | Editor

Kevin has served as editor-in-chief of Trailer/Body Builders magazine since 2017—just the third editor in the magazine’s 60 years. He is also editorial director for Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle group, which includes FleetOwner, Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, American Trucker, and Fleet Maintenance magazines and websites.

Working from Beaufort, S.C., Kevin has covered trucking and manufacturing for nearly 20 years. His writing and commentary about the trucking industry and, previously, business and government, has been recognized with numerous state, regional, and national journalism awards.