Running a road freight business is not for the faint-hearted. Right now, fuel prices are squeezing margins that were already tight. Regulatory changes are coming thick and fast. And for many operators, especially those out in regional areas, you may be feeling more isolated than ever before.
There has never been a more important time to get together and support each other. That’s why NatRoad is hitting the road for a series of free regional forums, and we’re inviting everyone in the industry to join us. No strings attached, just practical information and good conversation with industry people over a drink and a bite to eat.
We know our industry is doing it tough. We hear from members every week who are feeling the pressure. These forums are a chance for operators around the country to be in the same room as people who get what it’s like to work in our industry right now. People who are crunching the same numbers, who’ve wrestled with the same compliance paperwork, and who are driving the same roads you are. Join us to have the discussions you just won’t have elsewhere, while receiving practical and timely advice and information.
The topics we cover at each forum are shaped by what’s most important to operators. At our event in Wodonga in April, we took a detailed look at the changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), plus cashflow and fuel levy management to support your business through the fuel crisis. These are the conversations that matter, and they’re the kind you can expect to hear more of at each forum.
Perhaps the best thing about the NatRoad regional trucking forums is that you’ll walk away having connected with people in your region, which is crucial in tough times like these. The trucking industry runs on relationships; knowing who to call, who to trust, who has had the same challenge and figured out how to solve it. These forums are a chance to build your network.
NatRoad regional forums are free, casual and open to all operators. Whether you’re based nearby or passing through on a job, we’d love to see you.
Here’s where we are visiting next:
- Dubbo, NSW – 24 June 2026
- Toowoomba, QLD – 29 July 2026
- Adelaide, SA – 19 August 2026
- Henty, NSW – 23 September 2026
RSVPs are essential for catering purposes. Full details and registration are at natroad.com.au/events
For operators near the Gold Coast (or eager to make a trip), mark November in your calendar for NatRoad Connect 26 – our National Conference at The Star on the Gold Coast. This year’s theme is High Stakes, Higher Standards, a timely reminder that success in our industry is built on compliance, safety, and good practice. It’s going to be an incredible couple of days with countless opportunities to connect with like-minded people, learn from the best, and be a part of an event that lifts our entire industry up.
NatRoad Connect 26 is a paid event, so visit the natroad website – natroad.com.au for the full details and to register.
NatRoad exists to be the voice of the road freight industry. These forums help us all stay connected to each other, and what’s really going on out there on the roads. If you’ve been feeling the pinch, you have got questions, or if you just want to sit down with people who understand your world, make sure you come along to a NatRoad regional forum near you.
