Another licenced driver has been added to the Australian trucking industry, with Senator Bridget McKenzie officially passing her heavy rigid truck licence.
McKenzie completed her training at Wodonga TAFE, with her theory and practical components being supported by Transport Women Australia.
“This licence gives me a lot of pride and also a lot of respect for the tens of thousands of truck drivers across the country,” she says.
Transport Women Australia Limited Chair Jacquelene Brotherton says Transport Women Australia Limited is both proud and delighted to have supported Senator McKenzie to obtain her Heavy Rigid licence.
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“We hope that it will give her a much greater understanding of the licensing process and some of the issues that truck drivers face on the road,” Brotherton says.
“It may also encourage more females to consider following in her footsteps. We are especially proud that she chose not to obtain the licence in a truck with an automatic gearbox.”
Senator McKenzie says completing the Heavy Rigid Licence training at Wodonga TAFE shone a whole new light on what truck drivers face on Australian roads every day.
“Whether transporting goods from farm to port or from factory to stores, our truckies keep Australia moving and we should all be grateful for the service they provide us – I know I am,” McKenzie says.
“A huge thank you to Transport Women Australia and Wodonga TAFE for the support and encouragement they have provided me, and many others, to give it a shot and complete the course.
“Australia needs more truck drivers, so if you’re looking for a career change or have been thinking about transport, I encourage you to do the Heavy Rigid Licence training.”
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