The ATA is today recognising and celebrating the important contribution and hard work of women in the transport industry.

“The road transport industry acknowledges the value that talented and ambitious women bring to the table. Women are integral to the industry in roles as diversified as mechanics, drivers, fleet allocators, managers, CEOs and owners of transport companies,” former ATA Chair Noelene Watson said today.

“Gender diversity in the transport industry has been progressing positively over the past 25 years. 25 years ago, I was usually the only female in the room, and now I see very accomplished women with positive and constructive input into the direction our industry is heading,” she said.

The ATA strives for gender diversity and equal opportunity, including the 2018 Daimler Truck and Bus Future Leaders’ Forum. The ATA is proud to work with our female participants Coralie Chapman, Robyn Zadow and Stacey Davies. 

“It is wonderful to see these professional women represented in the Daimler Truck and Bus Future Leaders’ Forum, offering their expertise to solving industry issues,” Mrs Watson said.

“On International Women’s Day, it is fitting to recognise these industry leaders and the inspiration they give as role models for more women to be involved in the industry and initiatives like the Forum, and events such as Trucking Australia,” she said.

Trucking Australia 2018 is the ATA’s annual conference, and this year brings a number of expert female speakers, to present to delegates on the topics of policy, industry safety, and work health and safety law.

Trucking Australia will also see the presentation of the National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year award. Nominations for this award close on 16 March.

“These awards are a great opportunity to recognise the strong professional or personal contribution made by a woman within the Australian trucking industry. I would encourage people to acknowledge the hardworking women making a difference by nominating today,” Mrs Watson said.

“The road freight task is increasing and women are a way to redress any shortages we have. The technology advances enhancing the ease of moving freight will inspire positive change and develop knowledge and skills in the workplace to welcome women,” she said.

View our International Women’s Day video here.

Nominate someone great for the National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year here.