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In the Passenger Seat of His Dad’s Rig on Local Jobs

in the passenger seat of his dad’s rig on local jobs

Hayden Young, 26, grew up in a trucking family, often in the passenger seat of his dad’s rig on local jobs. After completing school Hayden started an apprenticeship as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic while he waited until he could obtain his HR licence.

As an apprentice diesel mechanic working on trucks Hayden took every opportunity to get in and drive them. Obtaining his MC licence in 2017, Hayden used his annual leave credits accrued from his full-time job to help the local farmers with harvest each year.

After completing his apprenticeship, it didn’t come as a surprise when Hayden announced he was swapping fixing trucks for driving them.

Picking up a job as an interstate driver carting bulk product, then moving to a role carting logs for a well-respected logging company Hayden applied for a role at Hehir’s Transport where he has remained since and continued to excel in his role as both an employee and heavy vehicle driver.

Hayden is well-respected for his calm nature and passion for his job. Hayden is currently driving a PBS A-double tipper combination throughout regional NSW and Victoria.

in the passenger seat of his dad’s rig on local jobs

Hayden has been nominated, as one of the latest batch of young achievers, for the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association of NSW Young Driver of the Year Award, sponsored by SafeWork NSW, to highlight outstanding dedication and commitment by young heavy vehicle drivers aged between 21-35 years to driving and safety.

The Award plays an important role in encouraging and promoting the positive achievements of young drivers as well as showcasing the livestock, bulk, and rural heavy vehicle transport sector as a viable and rewarding career choice.

Inaugural recipient of the Award and the current Award Chair Reggie Sutton said the LBRCA is proud to be developing our future leaders.

“Young people are the key to Australia’s transport industry future, and we must encourage and inspire them to share their perspectives and solutions now,” says Reggie.

“I congratulate each of the finalists and wish them the best of luck on Friday 27 May 2022 when a winner is announced in conjunction with the LBRCA annual conference in Wagga.”

The winner will be awarded an industry study tour to the value of $5,000 to America, New Zealand or Western Australia, represent LBRCA young drivers and bea safety ambassador for Safework NSW.

in the passenger seat of his dad’s rig on local jobs

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