The freight industry doesn’t often stop to pat itself on the back. Why? Because most of the time we’re too busy keeping Australia moving. But over the weekend, hundreds of heavyweights and rising stars gathered at Crown Palladium Melbourne for the 35th Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA) — and it was a reminder of just how powerful, innovative, and essential this industry really is.
The event, hosted by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), put the spotlight on the individuals and organisations who are leading from the front — in safety, technology, sustainability, people development, and leadership.
The Winners Who Shaped the Night
🏆 Personality of the Year – Duncan Gay
🏆 Women’s Leadership Award – Mariella Teuira, Peter Sadler Removals & Logistics
🏆 Emerging Leader Award – Jack Di Losa, Cold Xpress
🏆 Best Practice Safety Award – DHL Supply Chain Australia
🏆 Application of Technology Award – Wettenhalls
🏆 Investment in People Award – Linfox
🏆 Greenstart Sustainability Award – Brooklyn Recycling Group
🏆 Waste & Recycling Business of the Year – TOMRA Cleanaway
Each award wasn’t just a trophy — it was proof that our industry is constantly evolving, innovating, and finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to deliver.
More Than Just Awards
VTA CEO Peter Anderson summed it up perfectly:
“Every day, our industry keeps Australia moving – delivering goods, connecting businesses, and supporting livelihoods. From ports to paddocks, we are the engine room of the economy.”
And that’s the truth. This sector isn’t just trucks, warehouses, and supply chains. It’s the invisible force behind every business and every household. Without freight, Australia stops.
That’s why nights like AFIA matter. They remind us that behind every load delivered, every innovation trialled, and every driver on the road, there are people pushing the entire industry forward.
Why It Matters to Us at Logbook Checker
At Logbook Checker, we’re incredibly proud to be part of this industry. Proud to serve the operators, drivers, and businesses who put in the long hours and tough miles to keep Australia supplied.
Seeing the innovation, leadership, and resilience celebrated at AFIA only reinforces why we do what we do:
- Support drivers.
- Simplify compliance.
- Back the businesses who are building the future of freight.
We’re in an industry that doesn’t just adapt to challenges — it sets the standard for how to overcome them. And events like AFIA remind us that we’re stronger when we celebrate, collaborate, and innovate together.
Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at this year’s AFIA. You don’t just represent excellence — you represent the heart of Australian freight.
And for us at Logbook Checker, that’s something to be proud of every single day.