The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has announced the finalists for the 2024 National Trucking Industry Awards.
Winners will be announced at the upcoming ATA Foundation Sponsors Gala Awards Dinner, to be held in Canberra on April 19 as part of Trucking Australia 2024.
ATA chair David Smith says all finalists are incredible contenders and a testament to the talent in the transport industry.
“These prestigious awards recognise the businesses and individuals who go above and beyond to contribute to the industry and improve their workplaces,” Smith says.
“All the finalists across our awards have demonstrated exceptional dedication to Australian trucking through their dedication and hard work.
“I invite everyone in the industry to join us in Canberra as we celebrate the achievements of our industry, our finalists and our well-deserved award winners.”
Alongside these awards, the coveted Don Watson Memorial Award will also be presented on the night.
The 2024 National Trucking Industry Award finalists are:
Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Trucking Industry
Bill Manton, Simon National Carriers (Carole Park, Queensland)
Michael Swart, Wildman River Stock Contractors (Darwin, Northern Territory)
National Professional Driver of the Year
Jay Reed, Harvey’s Towing Service (Park Ridge, Queensland)
Joshua Ulbrich, Ross Transport (Port Kembla, NSW)
National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year
Jenny Fellows, Fellows Bulk Transport (Deniliquin, New South Wales)
Michelle Harwood, Tasmanian Transport Association (Spreyton, Tasmania)
National Training Excellence Award
Frasers Livestock Transport (Warwick, Queensland)
South East Queensland Hauliers (Hemmant, Queensland)
The Brown and Hurley Group (Yatala, Queensland)
TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award
Monson Logistics (Cooee, Tasmania)
Marley’s Transport (Hope Valley, Western Australia)
Sawtell and Sons (Currumbin Waters, Queensland)