Nominations Now Open: ALRTA's Rural Transport Rising Star Award

It’s time to celebrate the next generation of leaders in the livestock and rural transport industry!

We’re proud to open nominations for the 2025 Rising Star Award, an opportunity to recognise the incredible young professionals who are already making a difference and shaping the future of our industry.

Each year, this award highlights individuals who show dedication, leadership, and innovation in rural transport. In 2023, Amy Throckmorten from TRG Transport took home the title, followed by Luke Cannon from Frasers Transport in 2024. Now, we’re looking for the next rising star!

Do you know a young professional who is making an impact? Nominate them today and help shine a light on the future of our industry.

Nominations close Friday 28th March 2025.
Winner to be announced at the 2025 National Carriers Convention this April
Submit your nomination here: https://share.hsforms.com/1fa-_89LqRgSxx2AhEv09bArj33p 

If you don't have time to complete the form, you can send us a 3-minute video answering all questions, just send to  office@alrta.org.au.

This award is proudly supported by bp and the Australian Trucking Association.

Let’s celebrate the future of our industry and inspire the next generation of rural transport professionals!

New President and Committee for LRTAQ 

ALRTA congratulates Jared Seiler of Seiler’s Transport on his election as the new President of the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ). Jared was appointed at LRTAQ’s recent 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 13 February 2025 on the Gold Coast, alongside a newly formed management committee.

Jared brings extensive experience to the role, having grown up in the livestock transport industry and now running Seiler’s Transport, a family business operating 19 trucks across Queensland and Northern NSW. His longstanding commitment to industry advocacy includes serving as the Queensland representative on ALRTA’s Driver & Animal Welfare Committee and contributing to national discussions on Chain of Responsibility and animal welfare accreditation.

We look forward to working with Jared and the LRTAQ team to continue supporting Queensland’s livestock and rural transporters.

Jared Seiler, LRTAQ President