The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) is now calling for nominations for its 2020 Annual Industry Awards, which aims to celebrate those who display excellence, dedication and commitment to the industry in Queensland.
Outback Truckers talent call-out
Popular television show Outback Truckers is on the hunt for trucking talent for its upcoming season – and if you think you’ve got what it takes, they want to hear from you.
Convoy For Kids goes virtual
Though the Convoy For Kids Sydney won’t go ahead as planned, this time it heads into the virtual realm, with a series of fundraising initiatives for a very worthy cause.
Award-winning milk transport business pays tribute to its team
Starting as a single truck and tanker operation, Scott and Regina Harvey have grown SRH Milk Haulage into a major player on Australia’s dairy transport scene. Just last month, the business received the TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award, as part of the ATA’s National Trucking Industry Awards.
#PicOfTheDay: Matty Ruddy
Matty Ruddy got this great shot at the Barkly Homestead in NT, while he and fellow driver John Bellam were on their way to Kununarra, in the far north of WA.
Third time’s a charm: No stopping this truck-themed wedding
At this wedding, it wasn’t just the bride, groom and guests who scrubbed up beautifully, four Kenworths were also polished up to perfection to celebrate the special day.
Safety first: Chemtrans training simulator wins coveted industry award
An innovative platform designed and used by dangerous goods and explosives specialist Chemtrans is delivering a level of training never before seen within the business – and it’s proving to have significant results, with a 51 per cent reduction in incidents since being implemented three years ago.
A perfect match: women supporting other women
A mentoring program developed by Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is creating a supportive environment for its members to grow and develop as they progress through their career.
Honouring our truckies who have lost their lives
When the sound of bagpipes echoed through the town of Gatton in Queensland on Sunday, October 4, before the horns sounded during a minute’s silence, it signalled the end of the 2020 Lights On The Hill Trucking Memorial Service.
#PicOfTheDay – Callum McMahon
This road train carries liquid nitrogen across the Strzelecki Track in outback SA.