Queensland based Simon National Carriers has announced it will be joining with trucking companies across Australia in promoting the industry, through the hosting of a TruckWeek event at their Brisbane depot.
TruckWeek, which is being held from 21 - 27 February, will bring together the ATA, its member organisations and companies to promote truck safety, the importance of the industry and its staff, and the great careers trucking now offers.
To do their part in Queensland, Simon National Carriers has invited state members of parliament and local councillors to an Industry overview and facility tour of their state-of-the-art depot at Carole Park on February 26.
Chairman of the ATA, Trevor Martyn, welcomed the support from Simon National Carriers for TruckWeek 2010.
“Every company that is holding an event in TruckWeek should be thanked by the entire industry for taking the time to work with local residents and politicians to raise the profile of the industry in the wider community.
“While the ATA and our member organisations will use the week to talk as a group to politicians in Canberra, only though the support of operators can we achieve a real difference across Australia.
“I’m urging every trucking operator, whether large or small, to spend a short time supporting TruckWeek 2010 and taking our messages to the community.”