This year’s Road Transport Forum Conference is set to recognise the important role of the road transport industry in the Otago and Southland regions.
The conference will be held on September 26 and 27 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
“We are grateful that transport minister Phil Twyford has committed to returning after speaking at our 2017 conference and we look forward to learning more about the Government’s new transport plans that will have such a major impact on our industry,” says RTF chief executive Ken Shirley.
Other speakers include economic commentator Cameron Bagrie, chairman of HW Richardson Group, Rex Williams, who will share his experiences of being involved in the iconic Southland transport company and Graeme Gale from Helicopters Otago.
“Specific industry issues such as driver fatigue and impairment, and training and qualifications will also be discussed by panels involving subject experts and road transport operators.”
There will also be trade and vehicle displays supplied by sponsors and supporters of the industry.
The prestigious New Zealand Road Transport Industry Awards Dinner will be held on September 26 in the Dunedin Town Hall.
The 2018 New Zealand Truck Driving Championships Final, which is traditionally held alongside the conference, will this year start a day early and take place on the ‘East Slab’ of the stadium.
The conference website, including an online registration facility, accommodation options, sponsorship packages, transport and a partner’s programme is available at rtfconference.co.nz
