Full list of finalists for the 2018 National Trucking Industry Awards

    Posted On: Monday, 9 April 2018

    The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) announced the finalists for the upcoming National Trucking Industry Awards, there are five categories, each with three nominees. Geoff Crouch, ATA chair has said that, “the finalists for these awards have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Australian trucking industry through their hard work and commitment.” The winners will be announced on the 20th of April at Trucking Australia in 2018.

    We’ve provided a complete list of the finalists below, and you can read the full press release to learn more about each of the nominees.

    And the nominees are . . .

    Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Trucking Industry

    • David Smith, D & S Smith Haulage
    • Frances Ross, R & A Ross Transport
    • Ross Fraser OAM, Frasers Livestock Transport

    National Professional Driver of the Year Award

    • Bernard Forssman, Directhaul Pty Ltd
    • Mark Waddington, Cannon Logistics
    • Barry Fitzgerald, Boral Australia

    National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year

    • Belinda Polglase, All Purpose Transport
    • Breanee Turner, Cove Training
    • Coralie Chapman, Linfox – Government & Defence

    National Training Excellence Award

    • Australian Furniture Removers Association
    • Brown & Hurley
    • Hopkins Transport

    TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award

    • SRT Logistics
    • JJ Lawson Transport
    • Zarb Road Transport
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