About this episode

Rob and Sarah discuss the importance of supporting driver training and attracting a diverse workforce in the trucking industry.

Rob and Sarah tackle a big topic in driver training, and how industry can attract and support more people to start a career in trucking. The episode covers training and support for a more diverse industry, including women, young people and migrant workers, and what’s needed to help them to be safe and ready out on the road. Hear from Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Group Founder, driver trainer and road safety advocate Heather Jones, Divalls Bulk Haulage heavy vehicle driver Brittany Grech, and Whiteline Transport Managing Director Sharon Middleton and heavy vehicle drivers Jagdeep Sidhu and Harmandeep Singh. Want to get in touch with What’s Your 20? Email info@nhvr.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rob, Sarah

Guests: Heather Jones, Brittany Grech, Sharon Middleton, Jagdeep Sidhu, Harmandeep Singh

Topics covered

• driver training
• trucking industry
• diversity in trucking
• road safety
• career support

Keywords

• driver training
• trucking
• diversity
• road safety
• career support
• women in trucking
• young drivers
• migrant workers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Group, Divalls Bulk Haulage, Whiteline Transport

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