The best office in the world

Bruce Leggett has been driving on Southland roads as a tanker operator at Edendale for 28 years. “When I first started, we used to call our tankers ‘A Train’ as we would carry the milk in one truck. Thanks to technology that’s now a truck and trailer combo,” says Bruce.

“As a tanker operator your office is out on the road, so you get to see a lot of the country that you wouldn’t normally see. The scenery in the South changes daily. Some days it’s snow-capped hills and other days it’s a small rural town, and you think that would be a really cool place to live,” says Bruce.

“As a driver, it can be a bit lonely due to the shift work, but there is a lot to be said about having a team who drive the same roads as you. Back at site when we can all get together there is a lot of fun to be had and our depot team feel like family.”

“I’ve enjoyed every day on the road and will miss the views and friendship when I retire,” says Bruce.