Christopher Hall from Wickham Freight Lines, Warwick, has been nominated with two others by the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) for the 2023 Craig Roseneder Award.
This award recognises technical and maintenance excellence in the trucking industry’s workshops.
Chris has an extensive career in the mechanical and maintenance industry, with his journey beginning in the heavy vehicle sector in New Zealand.
Since joining Wickham Freight Lines in Australia in 2010, he has become an integral part of the team. He is highly regarded for his extensive expertise, approachable demeanour, and unwavering support for junior apprentices and fellow mechanics.
John Jenkin (Tatiara Truck and Trailers, Bordertown, SA) and Shane Pendergast (Air Brake Systems, Hornsby, NSW) were the others selected as finalists with Chris.
ATA Chair David Smith said Chris, John and Shane have demonstrated over the years that they have superb technical skills and great dedication to our industry.
“Since 1998, the Craig Roseneder Award has honoured the professionalism and commitment of the men and women who work behind the scenes in Australia’s trucking workshops,” Smith said.
During his time at Wickham Freight Lines Chris has successfully reconstructed Wickham’s initial factory-acquired trucks (C500 and C600), which recently won the prestigious Best Fleet category at the Casino Truck Show and he has completed 15 Euro V engine conversions, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
Sponsored by Castrol Vecton, the winner of the 2023 Craig Roseneder Award will be rewarded with a fully paid trip to the United States to attend the US Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. The prize package includes full registration, return airfares, accommodation, and AUD $1,500 spending money. Additionally, the winner will receive complimentary registration to the 2024 Australian Trucking Association Technology and Maintenance Conference.
The announcement of the 2023 Craig Roseneder Award winner will take place on Tuesday 17 October, during the Castrol Vecton Awards Dinner. The event will be held at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne as part of the 2023 Technology and Maintenance Conference.
