Finalists named for ATA awards

The Australian Trucking Association has announced the finalists for the 2015 National Trucking Industry Awards

The finalists for the ATA's 2015 National Trucking Industry Awards have been named, with the winners to be announced at the Trucking Australia conference in Hobart in late March (2014 award winners pictured).

According to ATA Chair Noelene Watson, the contenders comprise a broad range of the road transport industry's most outstanding members.

"The trucking industry provides services to families and businesses right across Australia, and is an essential part of day-to-day life in our country," she said.

"Our award finalists have made exceptional contributions to the industry and the community. Through these awards, we're proud to acknowledge some of the most dedicated and professional individuals and businesses in trucking."

The 2015 National Trucking Industry Awards finalists are as follows:

Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Trucking Industry

(Award sponsors: BP Australia, NTI and Volvo Trucks)

• Kelvin Baxter, Kelvin Baxter Transport (Berrigan, NSW)

• Leigh Smart, Formula Chemicals (West Ryde, NSW)

• Heather Jones, Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Inc (Karratha, WA)

National Professional Driver of the Year

(Award sponsors: BP Australia, NTI and Volvo Trucks)

• Dwight Emerson, Simon National Carriers (Goodna, Qld)

• Dave McCarthy, Toll (Tapping, WA)

• Aaron Busk, Tytec Logistics (Wacol, Qld)

Trucking Industry Woman of the Year

(Award sponsor: Cummins South Pacific)

• Heather Jones, Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Inc (Karratha, WA)

• Julie Russell, RB Russell Transport (Eagle Farm, Qld)

• Jacquelene Brotherton, Oxford Cold Storage (Laverton, Vic)

TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award

(Award sponsor: Austbrokers AEI Transport)

• Jim Pearson Transport (Port Macquarie, NSW)

• Mt Noorat Freighters (Terang, Vic)

• Tanami Transport (Alice Springs, NT)

National Training Excellence Award

(Award sponsor: Driver Education Centre of Australia (DECA))

Theme: Training new entrants to the transport industry

• Members of the Queensland Trucking Association (Qld)

The award winners will be announced at the ATA’s 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Trucking Australia 2015 conference in Hobart on Saturday, March 21.

To register for Trucking Australia 2015 or book tickets for the dinner, visit www.truckingaustralia.com.au.

Finalists named for ATA awards

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