The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has opened registrations for their annual conference, NatRoad Connect 25 in Shepparton on 12 September 2025.
With the theme of ‘Navigating Now – Staying ahead on the road’, NatRoad Connect 25 is designed to help road transport operators navigate the everyday challenges and opportunities of running a trucking business. The event includes a full day of practical industry updates and useful tips and advice from leaders in the industry.
“The NatRoad Connect 25 program features industry updates and good-sense business advice operators can use in their businesses right now,” NatRoad CEO Warren Clark said.
“The event will be a great opportunity to get the practical industry insights you need while catching up with old friends and making new connections in the road transport industry, and we’ll celebrate the winners of the 2025 NatRoad Awards at the industry gala dinner.”
The conference program includes a practical overview of recent legal changes affecting the industry and tips on minimising legal risk and insurance.
The ATO’s Assistant Director for the Taxable Payments Reporting System (TPRS) will deliver a session to unpack what the TPRS means for the road freight industry and answer the key questions from operators.
The real-world challenges NatRoad members are facing – from wage rates and awards to difficult staffing issues – and the practical steps road freight operators can take to resolve them will be covered by NatRoad’s HR Advisor, Kylie James.
A team from NHVR will discuss their approach to guiding a safer heavy vehicle industry through engagement, support and education as well as the emerging safety trends.
In addition to the full day of practical conference sessions, this year’s industry gala dinner will be held on the evening of Thursday 11 September in the impressive Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE), where delegates will be able to explore the extensive collection of trucks, classic cars, motorcycles and buses.
NatRoad thanks premium conference sponsors Ampol, PACCAR and Dealer Industry Fund, and National Transport Insurance (NTI); and event sponsors AEI Transport Insurance Brokers, Cummins, Teletrac Navman, Phillips Basile and Bridgestone.
NatRoad Connect 25: 11–12 September 2025
The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank and MOVE
Shepparton, Vic
Register for NatRoad 25 at www.natroad.com.au/events-networking/conferences.
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