Rural truck operators who help create a safer and more innovative heavy vehicle industry will benefit from a newly created industry award.
The recognition will be unveiled at the combined Australian Livestock and Rural Transport Association (ALRTA) and Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland Conference in Toowoomba.
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) chief executive Sal Petroccitto says the NHVR and ALRTA have joined forces to support the $5000 industry award that focuses on safety and innovation within the heavy vehicle industry.
“I want to recognise those operators who take a proactive approach to safety across the road transport sector,” Petroccitto says.
“This award will highlight the shared interest of government and industry in improving safety and compliance generally.”
ALRTA national president Kevin Keenan says: “We will be looking for applicants who have identified a safety risk in their business and have implemented an innovative measure to combat this risk.”
Applications will open next month and close on June 30, 2017. The winner will be announced at the Livestock and Rural Tranporters Association of Victoria (LRTAV) Conference August 5-6, 2017.
Nominations will be open to all rural, bulk and financial members of ALRTA or affiliated state associations.
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