Australian Trucking Association announces tech award finalists

The award recognises technical and maintenance excellence in the trucking industry’s workshops.

Christopher Hall (Wickham Freight Lines, Warwick, QLD), John Jenkin (Tatiara Truck and Trailers, Bordertown, SA) and Shane Pendergast (Air Brake Systems, Hornsby, NSW) were selected as finalists.

“Since 1998, the Craig Roseneder Award has honoured the professionalism and commitment of the men and women who work behind the scenes in Australia’s trucking workshops,” ATA Chair David Smith said.

“Christopher, John and Shane have demonstrated over the years that they have superb technical skills and great dedication to our industry,” he said.

Proudly sponsored by Castrol Vecton, the award winner will receive a fully paid trip to the US to attend a US Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition including full registration, return airfares and accommodation, and $1500 spending money.

The winner will also receive complimentary registration to the 2024 Australian Trucking Association Technology and Maintenance Conference.

The winner of the 2023 Craig Roseneder Award will be announced on Tuesday, October 17 at the Castrol Vecton Awards Dinner, to be held at the Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, as part of the 2023 Technology and Maintenance Conference.

Register for dinner tickets or the conference here.

More information on the 2023 Craig Roseneder Award and the finalists is available here.