A full day of practical industry updates and useful expert tips and advice are on the agenda for attendees at the National Road Transport Association’s (NatRoad) annual conference in Shepparton, Victoria, on September 12.
With the theme of ‘Navigating Now – Staying ahead on the road’, NatRoad Connect 25 is designed to help road transport operators navigate the everyday challenges and opportunities of running a trucking business.
“The NatRoad Connect 25 program features industry updates and good-sense business advice operators can use in their businesses right now,” NatRoad CEO Warren Clark said.
“The event will be a great opportunity to get the practical industry insights you need while catching up with old friends and making new connections in the road transport industry.”
The conference program includes a practical overview of recent legal changes affecting the industry and tips on minimising legal risk and insurance.
The Australian Taxation Office’s Assistant Director for the Taxable Payments Reporting System, Dale Halling, will deliver a session to unpack what the TPRS means for the road freight industry and answer the key questions from operators.
The real-world challenges NatRoad members are facing – from wage rates and awards to difficult staffing issues – and the practical steps road freight operators can take to resolve them will be covered by NatRoad’s HR Advisor, Kylie James.
A team from NHVR will also discuss their approach to guiding a safer heavy vehicle industry through engagement, support and education as well as the emerging safety trends.
In addition to the full day of practical conference sessions, this year’s industry gala dinner will be held on the evening of Thursday, September 11 in the impressive Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE), where delegates will be able to explore the extensive collection of trucks, classic cars, motorcycles and buses.
To register your conference attendance, click here. To nominate someone for one of the NatRoad awards, click here. Nominations close at close of business on August 1.