But the rain that began to fall wasn’t going to thwart Mr Logan’s determination to complete his journey to highlight not only the threat to transport operators, but also the need for reform in other facets of the industry, including road taxes, workers compensation and log book issues.

“It is a long trip and it will take a big toll, but with the passion I have for this; with the determination I have for this, I will get there,” he said.

Mr Logan will arrive in Canberra on August 16, in time for the Election Now — No Carbon Tax rally hosted by the Consumers and Taxpayers Association on the steps of Parliament House at noon.

He said he believed the cost of the carbon tax would destroy the transport industry at a time when many were struggling, particularly owner-drivers.

There were estimates the tax would serve as a $500 per truck per week impost on the industry, he said.

A driver for 10 years, Mr Logan said an Australian Trucking Association survey had found the transport industry had cut its fuel emissions 30 per cent in the past decade.

Mr Logan isn’t walking alone.

Adelaide grandmother Sandy Davies, whose partner is also a truck driver, said she would join Mr Logan on behalf of the partners and children left behind “when their man was on the highway”.

“We are the silent ones at home,” Ms Davies said.

“I thought this was the right thing to do.”

Member for Indi, Sophie Mirabella farewelled Mr Logan and Ms Davies and said the truckie’s walk was symbolic of those Australians doing it tough.

“People power will stop the carbon tax,” Mrs Mirabella said.

Further details about the rally are available at stopcarbonlies.com.