Industry leaders join TruckSafe Board

Three new members have been welcomed the TruckSafe board

The TruckSafe accreditation program welcomed three industry leaders to its Board at its recent meeting in Goulburn. Stephen Marley will continue as TruckSafe Chair.

Stephen Marley is the General Manager at his family's business Marley’s Transport, and is dedicated to improving safety in the industry. Marley’s Transport has been TruckSafe accredited since 1998, just two years after the program was developed.

"Safe vehicles, comprehensive management systems and effective driver training are essential to run a safe, professional and viable transport business," Mr Marley said.

"I’m delighted to continue as Chair, particularly with TruckSafe celebrating its 20th anniversary this year," he added.

Mr Marley welcomed newly appointed directors Ken Brennan, Julie Russell and Victor Vella to the Board.

"Ken Brennan is the Chief Executive Officer for the ACT Transport Industries Skills Centre (TISC) & Transport Training ACT. As a former police Superintendent with some 32 years of service on the force, Ken brings his extensive experience in enforcement and road trauma issues to his new role on the TruckSafe Board," Mr Marley said.

"As the Manager, Support Services for RB Russell Transport, Julie Russell goes above and beyond to make sure everyone comes home safely at the end of the day. As part of this, Julie was instrumental in implementing TruckSafe within the business.

"Her efforts have been acknowledged by the industry as the winner of the ATA’s 2015 National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year Award, and we’re delighted to have her on board as a Director of the TruckSafe program.

"Victor Vella has seen both sides of our industry, originally starting out as a truck driver before moving to management roles in his family’s transport business. He has a wealth of knowledge from his work right across our industry, and will bring a strong voice to the Board," Marley said.

Mr Marley paid tribute to retiring TruckSafe Director Robert Waldron for his many years of service to the program.

"Bob has been a pillar of strength for the TruckSafe program. As the previous CEO of the ACT Transport Industry Skills Centre, we’ve been privileged to benefit from your knowledge and experience in the industry," Mr Marley said.

TruckSafe is the trucking industry’s own business and risk management system, which aims to improve the safety and professionalism of trucking operators across Australia.

You can find out more about the TruckSafe accreditation program at: www.trucksafe.com.au.

Industry leaders join TruckSafe Board

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