NatRoad’s new chair has a history of truck safety advocacy and is replacing Scott Davidson
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has released details of its newly elected chair that it says is an advocate for a safer and more viable industry.
Paul Fellows has been voted as the new chairman of the National Road Transport Association.
A road transport veteran of 40 years, Fellows has worked as a driver, mechanic and business manager. He owns Fellows Bulk, operating a small fleet of tippers out of Deniliquin in New South Wales.
“I am honoured to take on the Chairman role,” Fellows says.
“I still keep my hand in, working as a relief driver and carting dry bulk to and from Brisbane so that enables me to experience things from a driver’s perspective.
“I’ve been part of the NatRoad Board for two years and thoroughly enjoy being an advocate for transport operators at every level.
“I’m equally comfortable talking to girls and guys on the road as politicians in Canberra.”
Fellows succeeds Scott Davidson, who has also stepped down from the board.
“Scott has shown outstanding leadership during unprecedented times for road transport,” Fellows says.
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“I also want to acknowledge the contributions of Melanie Cosgrove and Maggie Welsh to an energetic board, and the election of Darren Nolan, Lyndon Watson and Steve Marley.
“We have truly broad representation and a great spread of members from right across the country.”
Fellows is the father of three boys, and one of them, Tom, works for him as a driver. His wife Jenny also works in the business. Fellows is also Deputy Mayor of Edward River Council.
“I have a genuine passion for safety and am serving as Chairman of Trucksafe,” Fellows says.
“My main focus is on promoting a safe workplace and a professional industry.
“My priorities are advancing the financial viability of our industry, recruiting and retaining talent and reviving Heavy Vehicle National Law reform so we can have meaningful change.”