The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has announced the finalists for the 2016 National Trucking Industry Awards.
ATA Chief Executive Christopher Melham said the awards recognise the achievements of some of the most dedicated and professional individuals and businesses in the trucking industry.
"As an industry, we are fortunate to have many very skilled and professional people who work tirelessly to keep our industry running safely and reliably. The quality of this year’s finalists is absolutely outstanding, and I congratulate each of them on their achievement," Mr Melham said.
The 2016 National Trucking Industry Awards finalists are:
Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Trucking Industry
>> John Beer, J & M Beer Carrying Service (Romsey, VIC)
>> John Rowe, Victorian Freight Specialists (Dandenong South, VIC)
>> Bryan Smith, Rocky's Own Transport (Rockhampton, QLD)
National Professional Driver of the Year
>> Garry McVey, McVey's Transport (Fishermans Paradise, NSW)
>> Nigel Felton, All Purpose Transport (Underwood, QLD)
>> Pamela Jeffery, Plant Hire Services (Kununurra, WA)
Trucking Industry Woman of the Year
>> Melanie Cosgrove, SRV Road Freight Services (Ormeau, QLD)
>> Melissa Taylor, Taylor's Removals and Storage (Toowoomba, QLD)
>> Dianne Carroll, Trans-Help Foundation (Tungamah, VIC)
TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award
>> Richers Transport Pty Ltd (Maryborough, QLD)
>> Shackell Transport Pty Ltd (Pottsville, NSW)
>> Fellows Bulk Transport (Deniliquin, NSW)
National Training Excellence Award
>> All Purpose Transport (Berrinba, QLD)
The award winners will be announced on Saturday June 25 at the ATA Foundation Sponsors Gala Dinner on the Gold Coast as part of Trucking Australia 2016, the ATA’s national conference.
To register for Trucking Australia 2016 or book tickets for the dinner, visit www.truckingaustralia.com.au.