Drivers enjoy a coffee with a cop
Australian Trucking Association and BP have joined forces to encourage drivers to share a coffee with NSW policeTruck drivers travelling along the Hume Highway today (July 4) stopped by the Marulan BP Southbound to join the ATA and officers from NSW Police for Coffee with a Cop – an initiative that aims to break down barriers, and where drivers can chat about current issues and discuss ways to work together over a free coffee thanks to the ATA and sponsor BP.
“Today was all about encouraging positive conversation and hearing from truck drivers first-hand,” ATA CEO Ben Maguire said.
The ATA was also joined by member associations NatRoad and Road Freight NSW, as well as the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association.
“The Coffee with a Cop initiative showcases the excellent work officers from NSW Police are doing in collaborating with the trucking industry, working together with operators and associations to improve road safety,” Mr Maguire said.
“As the national truck laws are currently being reviewed, today’s event was also a great opportunity for the ATA and our members to hear what truck drivers think about the laws and what they would like to see fixed.
“It’s crucial to gather feedback from truck drivers during this review process, as they are the ones dealing with these laws on a day-to-day basis,” he said.
The ATA says that responses gathered from truck drivers will now be used to assist in developing ATA submissions to the Heavy Vehicle National Law review.
The event was hosted by the BP team with all drivers and travellers provided with a complimentary coffee.
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