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Mainfreight Albury and Ballarat join TruckSafe

07 December 2012

The trucking industry’s safety accreditation program, TruckSafe, is pleased to announce its newest members Mainfreight Albury and Ballarat.


The Mainfreight (NZSX: MFT) name is well known, with its international network of road, rail, sea and air transport stretching through America, Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.


Now, the Albury and Ballarat arms of its road freight network proudly wear the TruckSafe tick, marking them as some of Australia’s safest trucking operators.


TruckSafe Chairman Stephen Marley said he was delighted to welcome Mainfreight into the TruckSafe family.


“TruckSafe strives to improve safety outcomes for operators, and provide safe management systems to cope with the ever-changing business needs of the trucking industry,” Mr Marley said.


“We are excited to be joined by Mainfreight – a company that is genuinely committed to improving road safety.”


Maureen Kemp, Mainfreight’s National Compliance Manager, said joining the TruckSafe program was an easy choice.  


“The TruckSafe program was recommended to us as their team of experts is able to provide us with up to date changes in legislation and advice on all matters concerning road safety,” Mrs Kemp said.


“Mainfreight is a company dedicated to making sure every single one of our trucks is a safe truck. TruckSafe helps us to make sure our record keeping is up to date, our vehicles are regularly maintained to the highest standard and our drivers are trained to be the most courteous and compliant on our roads.


“Mainfreight is a global company built on three pillars: Culture, Family and Philosophy. Our team members are passionate about providing the best service possible to our customers.  


“Our philosophy is based around caring for the environment and the community, immaculate image and presentation and are we are an enduring company built by many good people not just a few.  Our company motto refers to the belief that what sets us apart is the quality of our people and the special Mainfreight culture we are all so proud of.”

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