Dirt and All: E26 - Jon Kelly: The Man Behind the Brand

In Episode 26 of Dirt and All, Jon Kelly joins us for one of the most anticipated conversations we've ever had on the show. Known to many through MegaTruckers, Heavy Haulage Australia and Aussie Truck Rehab, Jon has spent decades building businesses, moving some of the country's biggest loads, and living much of that journey in the public eye. In this exclusive conversation, Jon opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the rise, fall and resurgence of his businesses, and the realities of navigating public scrutiny while continuing to push forward. We also discuss what comes next, including Jon's vision for preserving Australia's heavy haulage history through an ambitious museum project, his passion for the industry, and the impact he continues to have on the people around him. This is an honest, reflective and often funny conversation with one of the most influential and talked about characters Australian trucking has produced. Jon Kelly Instagram:   / jfk526   Facebook:   / heavy-haulage-assets-100064571084475   Ryan Foster is the Managing Director of Ambrosia Industrial, an industry specialised marketing agency. Ambrosia Industrial Instagram:   / ambrosiaindustrial   LinkedIn:   / ambrosia-industrial   Facebook:   / ambrosiaindustrial   Website: https://www.ambrosiaindustrial.com.au/ Dirt and All is produced at Ambrosia Studio on the Gold Coast. https://www.ambrosiastudio.au/ Dirt and All is an independent media platform focused on telling the stories of the people, businesses and operators behind heavy industry. The show is made possible by the support of our commercial and segment partners. Capital Equipment Sales is a commercial partner of Dirt and All. Supplying high quality used earthmoving equipment to contractors and operators across Australia, Capital Equipment Sales delivers machines that are ready for work from day one. Website: https://capitalequipmentsales.com/ Instagram:   / capitalequipmentsales   Facebook:   / capitalequipmentsales   McGregor Finance Group is a segment sponsor of Dirt and All, supporting the Heavy Business segment. McGregor Finance Group provides tailored finance solutions to operators and businesses across the civil and earthmoving sectors, supporting growth through practical, experience backed lending. Website: https://mcgregorfinance.com.au/ LinkedIn:   / mcgregor-finance-group   Instagram:   / mcgregorfinance   Facebook:   / mcgregorfinance   The Fleet Office is a segment sponsor of Dirt and All, supporting the Tech Talk segment. The Fleet Office provides fleet management systems and technology solutions designed to improve visibility, utilisation and control across heavy equipment operations. Website: https://www.thefleetoffice.com/ LinkedIn:   / the-fleet-office   Instagram:   / thefleetoffice   Facebook:   / thefleetoffice   To align your brand with Dirt and All and reach operators, contractors and decision makers across the civil and mining industries, visit https://dirtandall.com/ to explore partnership opportunities.