National Professional Driver of the Year

On this page, you can read how to make a nomination and use the online registration form.

The National Professional Driver of the Year Award recognises the outstanding performance of a professional truck driver, including driving skill, attitude and contribution to industry improvement.

Sponsors: ATA Foundation Sponsors - BP Australia, Volvo Group Australia, National Transport Insurance.

Prize: a one week international travel package for the winner to Sweden, to include an escorted tour of the Volvo truck factory and free time. Return airfares, accommodation, transfers and meals are included in the prize package. The prize must be redeemed by 31 December of the award year, unless alternative arrangements are made with the agreement of the award sponsor. The prize is not transferable. In addition, the award winner will receive a complimentary day registration for the next Australian Trucking Convention, to attend the convention on the day of the Awards presentation, which includes a complimentary ticket for the individual to attend an Awards Preview Breakfast and the Awards Dinner. Other costs are the responsibility of the winner.

Dowload the official nomination form, which lists the conditions of entry.

Then, with your documentation and photograph ready, begin the online nomination process.

The award you are nominating for
Details for the person or organisation you are nominating
  • If you are nominating for an award eligible to companies, enter the name and number of the contact person in the above fields
  • A mobile number is preferable
Nominator Information
  • A mobile number is preferable
  • Please upload your MS Word document that gives a profile of the person or company and answers the judging criteria.
  • Please provide a photo of the nominee that is of sufficient quality to use in media.
  • There may be additional material you wish to submit


    • • The nomination is accurate and complies with the award conditions of entry.
    • • The privacy laws require that the person or company I have nominated consent to be nominated and if they become a finalist, agree to be contacted by the ATA or media for publicity purposes.
    • • The ATA may use material from the nomination, including photographs for publicity purposes.
Having trouble submitting your nomination? We don't want to lose your nomination, call the ATA on 02 6253 6900 and we will help.

Previous Winners

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