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A TRUCK driver who got into a fight with his colleague at a truck stop over load scheduling and fatigue issues has lost his job.
Graham Neil Parter, 60, pleaded guilty on December 17 in Rockhampton Magistrates Court to one count of common assault.
Police prosecutor Ignus Schoeman said the victim was at the Caltex truck stop on Yaamba Rd on August 21 having breakfast when Parter arrived at 9.50am and approached him about load scheduling and fatigue issues.
He said Parter slapped his hands over both the victim’s ears and then there was a short scuffle.
Mr Schoeman said Parter pushed the victim, causing him to fall back onto a table, causing pain and hitting an ear.