Honouring An Industry Giant’s Legacy

NatRoad is honouring an industry giant’s legacy through renaming its young driver award to the Sam Sali National Young Driver Award, with nominations now open.

It will be presented at the NTI NatRoad Awards at NatRoad’s Connect 24 Conference in September, celebrating inspiring young professionals aged 30 years and under.

Sali, who passed away in January this year, made a significant contribution to road transport and was a passionate champion for the industry.

He was born in 1937 and passed away in January this year following an illustrious career in the transport sector. He completed his motor mechanic apprenticeship aged 19, co-founded S.Sali & Sons with his brother, and spent decades driving trucks on Australia’s roads.

Then, in 1994 he was heavily involved in the formation of NatRoad through the amalgamation of the NTF and the Long Distance Road Transport Association. He served as a NatRoad director until 2001.

“Sam made a real and meaningful impact on road transport. Honouring him in connection with the next generation of operators just makes sense,” says NatRoad CEO Warren Clark.

“Sam made a real and meaningful impact on road transport. Honouring him in connection with the next generation of operators just makes sense.

“Sam was a remarkable man, who was dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of drivers and operators across the industry.”

You can make your submissions for the Sam Sali National Young Driver of the Year and other awards here.