The TruckSafe accreditation program is proud to welcome its newest accredited member, Southern Rivers Haulage (VIC).

Established 54 years ago, Southern Rivers Haulage is based in Ballan, VIC, and has been TruckCare accredited since 2008. Starting out as a single truck operation, today its fleet of four b-doubles transport livestock out of Forbes and Dubbo for the meat industry. The family business is led by Desmond Conroy, with his sons Anthony and Danny also holding key roles.

Mr Conroy said livestock transport had always been the core of the business.

“The abattoirs prefer operators to have TruckCare and now TruckSafe – it helps you to have all the paperwork, and it’s a good idea,” Mr Conroy said.

“If you have any problems, it also helps to prove that you’re a good operator, and that your drivers are well trained.

“Your staff are your business – if you have good drivers, that’s the key.”

TruckSafe Chairman Stephen Marley said TruckSafe accredited operators voluntarily went the extra mile to meet rigorous standards in management, maintenance, training, and workplace and driver health.

“”I’d like to congratulate Sothern Rivers Haulage on becoming a fully accredited TruckSafe operator, and welcome them to the TruckSafe family,” Mr Marley said.

“When you use a TruckSafe accredited business, you know you’re dealing with a safe, professional operator.”

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