Industry Unites at Road Freight NSW Conference and Awards 2025

The 2025 Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) Conference and Awards brought together leaders and stakeholders from across the road freight sector for a day of collaboration, insight, and celebration. Held in Sydney, the event focused on shared industry challenges and emerging opportunities, with discussions centred around safety, sustainability, technology adoption, and the evolving policy landscape.

The conference also served as a platform to recognise excellence through the annual awards, while setting the tone for future-focused conversations on workforce development and innovation.

Camilla Elmes, Industry Engagement Manager for Transport and Logistics, attended the event and reflected on the importance of promoting career pathways within the sector:

“There was a strong focus on the need to attract younger workers and engage school students in meaningful ways. It reinforces the value of ISA’s Transport & Logistics Career Information project, which is designed to support attraction and retention across the industry,” said Camilla.

Her observations echoed feedback captured in the 2025 Transport and Logistics Workforce Plan, highlighting the urgency of building a future-ready workforce.

The conference also highlighted the importance of collaboration between government and industry, with renewed commitments to reform and workforce development leaving attendees optimistic about the road ahead.

Ending the conference was the Awards ceremony, celebrating individuals and organisations who are paving the way for positive change in the industry. The Awards provide an opportunity to showcase the passion, leadership, and innovation driving road freight forward.

Congratulations to the NSW Freight Industry Award winners:

• CEO Award – Cameron Taylor, Linde
• Contribution to Industry – Max Luff, Border Express (accepted by son Mark)
• Professional Driver of the Year – Damien Sopone, Lopez Bros. Transport
• Emerging Leader – Ainsleigh Thomas, Australia Post
• Industry Newcomer – Jy Bailey, Wymap Group
• Best Safety Culture – Formula Chemicals
• Transport Woman of the Year – Kate Beck, Beck’s Transport Training
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ISA extends its congratulations to Road Freight NSW for hosting a successful event and providing a vital forum for continued discussion and collaboration within the sector.

To view the Transport and Logistics Workforce Plans, view here: 2025 Workforce Plans