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Our members are from a diverse range of backgrounds and cover all modes of transport – road, rail, maritime and air. All members are eligible to apply for the Driving the Difference Scholarships and Creating Connections Mentoring Program
– Access to mentoring and training opportunities
– Member rates to all events
– Networking and learning events
– Monthly newsletter
– Opportunity to be profiled in the e-Newsletter and Member Spotlight
$110.00
Join Now– Five nominated members who receive all the benefits
– Up to five functions attendees at member rates
– Opportunity to be profiled in the e-Newsletter and Member Spotlight
– Offer of involvement at functions/conference
– Networking and learning events
$500.00
Join Now– $3,000 for an unlimited number of staff (non-designated members)
– for events up to 30 tickets in the aggregate per annum at membership rates (excluding conference).
-You cannot purchase multiple Corporate Memberships.
-Limit of 10 of email addresses to receive newsletter.
-Unlimited number of non-designated members
-Opportunity to be profiled in the e-Newsletter and Monthly Spotlight
-Offer of involvement at functions/conference
-Networking and learning events
$3000.00
Join Now– Once only membership fee
– All the individual membership benefits
– Recognition
$1500.00
Join NowMembers & Awards
June 2025
Introducing our June Member Spotlight, Silvia Parra. 👋 🫶 Originally from Barcelona, Silvia holds a degree in Journalism and began her career in print media, with aspirations of becoming a war correspondent. After seven years in the industry and fluency in five foreign languages, that dream remained unfulfilled. Determined to pursue a new direction, she responded to Spain’s growing truck driver shortage with resolve. At 28 years old—and with only one year of driving experience—she enrolled in an intensive three-month course in Valencia to qualify as an articulated truck driver. Shortly after completing the course, she began working as a team driver on long-haul routes across Europe. For the next four years, Silvia operated solo, living in her truck while transporting refrigerated goods through 27 countries. Her routes spanned from the snowy roads of Scandinavia to the Alps in Italy, from the orchards of southern Spain to remote villages on Ukraine’s border. In 2013, Silvia visited New Zealand on a hiking trip and fell in love with the country, choosing to stay and spend the next decade driving a wide range of trucks and configurations—including fuel and milk tankers—across both the North and South Islands. Since 2023, she has been based in Perth, Western Australia, working for Toll Energy in both local and long-haul road train operations. Silvia also serves as an international truck driver recruiter for ProDriversHub.com.au, helping address Australia's driver shortage by connecting companies with skilled operators from overseas.
May 2025
JATEC Transport is a family-owned business built on dedication, hard work, and a passion for the transport industry. Our journey began in 2003 when Troy, our founder, purchased his first truck as an owner-operator. With the unwavering support of his wife, Jane - the first female in our company - JATEC quickly grew from a one-truck operation into the thriving business it is today, now running over 15 trucks proudly servicing New South Wales and most recently expanding into Queensland. As a proud corporate member of Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL), we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity in the transport industry. What started with just one female has now expanded to four incredible women who play vital roles both in our office and behind the wheel. Their contributions help drive our success while strengthening gender diversity within the workplace. At JATEC Transport, we believe in creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and supporting the next generation of transport professionals. Our Corporate membership with TWAL aligns with our values of equality and progress, ensuring that women continue to have a strong and respected presence in the industry.
Members & Awards
(Deceased)
Steve Post WA
2022
Denis Robertson NSW
2022
Pam McMillian NSW
2024
Frances Ross
New South Wales
2023
Sharon Middleton AM
South Australia
2022
Merry Manton
Queensland
2021
Hazel Whitemore
Victoria
2020
Phylis Jones OAM
New South Wales
2019
Pam McMillian
Victoria
2025
Ann Lopez
ATA National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year
2024
Di Caldwell-Smith
RFNSW Transport Woman of the Year
2024
Ainsleigh Thomas
TWAL Young Gunnette Award
2024
Denis Robertson
ATA Don Watson Memorial Award
2024
Joshua Ulbrich
ATA National Professional Driver of the Year
2024
Jenny Fellows
ATA National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year
2023
Jay Reed
QTA Professional Driver of the Year
2023
Katharina Zink Attana
AFIA Female Leadership Award
2023
Coralie Chapman
Women in Industry Excellence in Transport Award
2023
Jacquelene Brotherton
ATA Outstanding Contribution to the Trucking Industry
2023
Ronald Finemore
ATA Don Watson Memorial Award
2023
Sally-ann Eather
RFNSW Transport Woman of the Year
2023
Caitlin Barlow
RFNSW Best Industry Newcomer
2022
Frances Ross
Women in Industry Excellence in Transport Award
2022
Alex Fraser Group/Hanson Austra
AFIA Female Leadership Award
2022
Rebecca Nielsen
RFNSW Outstanding Contribution to the NSW trucking industry
2022
Sally Tipping
RFNSW Woman of The Year
2022
David Muir
RFNSW Best Professional Driver of the Year
2021
Hazel Whitmore
Trish Pickering Memorial Award
2021
Annastasia Denigan
QTA Woman of the Year
2020
Phyllis Jones OAM
Trish Pickering Memorial Award
2020
Annastasia Denigan
Young Achiever Award - Australian Freight Industry Awards
2020
Melissa Strong
Women in Industry Excellence in Transport Award
2019
Pam McMillan
Trish Pickering Memorial Awawrd
2019
Rex Chapman
QTA Excellence in Industry Award
2019
Sharon Middleton
Icon of the Industry at the Road Transport Hall of Fame
2019
Leigh Smart
ATA Outstanding Contribution Award
2019
Coralie Chapman
ATA Woman of the Year
2019
Sondra Kremerskothen
Excellence in Transport Award
2019
Phyllis Jones
Award Medal of the Order of Australia
2019
Sharon Middleton
Awarded Member of the Order of Australia
2018
Kerri Connors
TTA Truck Driver of the Year
2018
Roslyn Anderson
RFNSW Woman of the Year
2018
Jacquelene Brotherton
AFIA Female Leadership in Transport Award
2018
Jacquelene Brotherton
Excellence in Road Transport Award
2017
Pam McMillian
Excellence in Road Transport Award
2017
Tracie Dickenson
ATA Woman of the Year
2015
Julie Russell
ATA Woman of the Year
2013
Sharon Middleton
ATA Woman of the Year
2012
Nola Bransgrove
Awarded Medal of the Order of Australia
2012
Rosalind (Roz) Shaw
ATA Woman of the Year
2010
Jan Pattison
ATA Woman of the Year
2009
Carol Single
ATA Woman of the Year
2008
Helen Savage
ATA Woman of the Year
2007
Elizabeth Martin
Award Medal of the Order of Australia
2007
Melissa Strong
ATA Woman of the Year
2006
Liz Schmidt
ATA Woman of the Year
2005
Marilyn Hams
ATA Woman of the Year
2004
Liz Martin
ATA Woman of the Year
2003
Merry Manton
ATA Woman of the Year
2001
Phyllis Jones
ATA Woman of the Year
2000
Heather Burdon
ATA Woman of the Year
1999
Pam McMillan
ATA Woman of the Year
1997
Nola Bransgrove
ATA Woman of the Year