ATA announces industry awards finalists

The Australian Trucking Association recently announced the finalists for this year's National Trucking Industry Awards, with the winners of the various titles to be revealed at the ATA Foundation Sponsors Awards Gala Dinner at the upcoming Trucking Australia 2019 conference in Perth.

"These prestigious awards recognise the businesses and individuals who go above and beyond to contribute to the industry and improve their workplace," said ATA Chair, Geoff Crouch.

"Each finalist in our award categories has demonstrated exceptional dedication to Australian trucking through their commitment and hard work.

"The number of nominations we received shows the high standard of professionalism and passion of industry members."

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The 2019 National Trucking Industry Award finalists are…

Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Trucking Industry
• Leigh Smart, Formula Chemicals
• Ray Taylor, Taylor’s Removals and Storage
• David Smith, D & S Smith Haulage
• Chief Inspector Phillip Brooks, NSW Police Force – Traffic & Highway Patrol Command

National Professional Driver of the Year
• William Dalgleish, Cleary Bros
• Bernard Forssman, AFD/Directhaul
• Russell Lee, AFD/Bultrans/Directhaul

National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year
• Coralie Chapman, Linfox
• Roslyn Anderson, Wales Truck Repairs
• Janet Cooper, Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA

National Training Excellence Award
• Australian Furniture Removers Association
• Wodonga Institute of TAFE
• Vellex

TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award
• Hillman's Transport Pty Ltd, Queensland
• Nolan's Interstate Transport, Queensland
• Single Transport Services Pty Ltd, Queensland