Teletrac Navman and the Australian Trucking Association will be announcing its 2021 Diversity Champions at the Brisbane Truck Show.
To support an inclusive industry made up of all people of diverse communities, Teletrac Navman and the Australian Trucking Association teamed up in 2020 to launch the Driving Change Diversity Programme.
It was a ground-breaking initiative and an industry-first, bringing together participants from many backgrounds to celebrate diversity within trucking and develop diversity champions to promote meaningful opportunities within the industry.
Australia’s trucking industry is well-known for its diverse types of businesses and career opportunities; however, this is not reflected in workforce demographics.
Data shows the average Australian truck driver is a 47-year-old male, with females accounting for only 3% of the driver workforce. Close to 60% of truck drivers are aged 45 years or older.
Teletrac Navman marketing director Megan Duncan says the outcomes of the programme will have a profound effect on the trucking industry and wider community.
“It has been fantastic to see the response to the programme since its launch in 2020, even beyond the transport industry.
“We have been so thrilled to welcome the interesting mix of programme participants, who really cover a broad spectrum of diverse backgrounds and roles in the transport industry,” Duncan says.
“The outcomes of this programme are truly exciting, and we cannot wait to drive change within our industry and beyond,” she says.
The 2021 programme will see participants learn how to create change and facilitate diversity in their workplace and community, share personal insights and develop a strong professional network with like-minded individuals through an intensive training and development workshop.
It’s about coming together to share connections, start a conversation and discover how to drive change.
*Together with the Australian Trucking Association, Teletrac Navman are excited to announce the programme’s 2021 Diversity Champions at the Brisbane Truck Show. Join them at the Teletrac Navman Stand (099), Foyer from 11am on Thursday May 13 for the announcement.
