On the side of the Princes Highway in SA with an enforcement team is where the NHVR rubber hits the road. Standing under a bright South Australian sun at a hilltop weighing station just outside of Tailem Bend on the main Adelaide to Melbourne freight route, watching trucks coming into a weigh station to get the once over from the scalies, set me reminiscing.
Among those winning top industry awards at the recent Trucking Australia 2018 event were Ross Fraser, Frances Ross and Boral Driver, Barry Fitzgerald.
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has announced the 2018 winner of the LBRCA Young Driver of the Year Award, Mark Carmichael. The Award, sponsored by SafeWork NSW and the LBRCA, includes a trip worth $5,000 to the USA, where Mark will gain an understanding of international freight transport and handling practices.
Mark was recognised by the LBRCA at its annual conference for his demonstrated commitment to a best practice approach to driving and safety in the heavy vehicle freight industry.
Growing up in Ivanhoe in Western NSW amid the family trucking business, Mark is passionate about his career choice and is dedicated to ensuring the future of the industry continues to be long and rewarding for all.
Mark’s work takes him to very remote areas of Western NSW as well as the to the bright lights of the City, and with very challenging road conditions.
Other finalists, Riley Topping from Divall’s Earthmoving & Bulk Haulage Goulburn and Jake Wassink from O’Sullivans Livestock Transport Enmore made an exceptional impression on the judging panel.
“It was a nail biting decision for the judging panel, with the calibre of finalists truly outstanding,” says LBRCA President Lynley Miners. “These young blokes are representative of the diversity of our industry and each exemplify qualities of resilience, determination, and perseverance.
Mark will work with the LBRCA and SafeWork NSW to encourage greater connection with young operators to increase industries potential to challenge the status quo, address inequalities and help shape a safe and viable heavy vehicle freight platform for future generations.