Western Australia celebrated the official launch this week of its first state government-backed training program designed to plug a serious industry skills shortage in the state. Read more
Young Blade sharpens his skills in dream truckie job
Aged just 24, Nick Blade hopes to continue to be a truck driver for many years and would recommend it as a career to young people.
Young gun secures sought-after Qld apprenticeship
TAFE Queensland Automotive student Kade Dupere has secured a highly competitive and sought-after diesel fitting apprenticeship with well-known national equipment supplier Hastings Deering.
Nominations open for future leaders
Nominations for the 2021 Daimler Truck and Bus Future Leaders’ Forum, a program that aims to shape the next generation of trucking industry leaders, are now open.
Nominate your apprentice for top industry accolade
Nominations are still open for Capricorn Members across Australia to recognise the efforts of their star apprentices by nominating them in the 2021 Capricorn Rising Stars competition. Read more
Phoenix Transport – Owner drivers wanted
Phoenix Transport is currently recruiting owner drivers with vehicles:
Visy Logistics rewards female graduates with keys to new Croners
In celebration of International Women’s Day this week, CMV Dandenong handed over six all new Croner PD 25 280 curtain siders to Visy Logistics and the graduates of their Female Drivers Trainee Program. Read more
Free workshops for livestock operators in Maranoa region
Livestock businesses operating in the Maranoa region will have the opportunity to develop their cattle handling and transport skills over two free workshops with renowned industry expert Tom Shephard next month. Read more
$1.2 billion for new apprenticeships
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today announced the expansion of its wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees, with $1.2 billion going towards creating around 70,000 new apprentice and trainee places.
Go-getting truckies are loving life on the road
As the daughter of a truckie, Samantha Haynes (32) has been around trucks her whole life – and she’s put in the hard yards to get to where she wants to be.