Steering the future: trucking legend Glenn ‘Yogi’ Kendall on pride in career and community

You won't find too many fellas as genuinely happy and passionate about their job as Glenn 'Yogi' Kendall.

Yogi is a prominent figure in the trucking community - a celebrity even - with a cult following on TV show Outback Truckers and well known for his tireless work mentoring rookie drivers.

Yogi is a big believer in the value of good old fashioned, honest, hard work. He's barely had a day off in his 28 year career but finds solace from the spotlight in the hours of solitude he spends on the open road. 

And nothing makes Yogi prouder than returning to his family and small, rural community.

Our newest recruit to Humans of Agriculture, Liv Thorn, visits Yogi at his home in Katanning, Western Australia.

takeaways

• Growing up in milking sheds in Victoria, Yogi started his career as a tree faller (hence the nickname!) before becoming a truck driver
• Yogi has developed an educational program called Steering the Future where he trains and mentors young drivers
• The trucking job is rewarding, challenging and unpredictable
• Yogi values the rural community of Katanning and is proud of his roots
• He believes that hard work can lead to success anywhere
• Yogi appreciates the balance between solitude and social interaction on the road

chapters

00:00 Introduction to Yogi and the Trucking Community

02:33 Yogi's Background and Career Path

05:10 Steering the Future: Education and Mentorship in Trucking

07:58 The Rewards and Challenges of Trucking and Farming

13:34 Life on the Road: Balancing Loneliness and Community

15:33 Pride in Community and Future Aspirations

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