A free first aid training course tailored for truck drivers is now available in Punjabi, Hindi, Mandarin and Arabic, in a move aimed at boosting safety across Australia’s road freight industry.
The initiative, known as Truckie First Aid, is a joint partnership between NatRoad and St John Ambulance. It is designed to equip drivers with life-saving skills and the confidence to act quickly at crash scenes.
Industry figures show that 67 per cent of truck drivers will be first on the scene of a road crash at some point in their career. The new 30-minute course aims to ensure they are prepared when every second counts.
The training is free, easy to complete on a mobile phone or computer, and provides a certificate upon completion. It is available in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Mandarin and Arabic, broadening access to vital safety knowledge for Australia’s diverse trucking workforce.
NatRoad said the program reflects the critical role truck drivers play not only in keeping goods moving, but also in responding to emergencies on the nation’s highways.
Founded in 1948, NatRoad is Australia’s largest national association representing road freight operators. The $66 billion road freight industry underpins the economy, ensuring supermarkets are stocked, hospitals are supplied and businesses remain connected across metropolitan, regional and remote communities.
The not-for-profit body represents thousands of members, from owner-drivers and family-run operations to major national fleets. It works closely with governments and regulators to advocate for safer roads, fairer heavy vehicle laws and practical reforms that recognise the realities of running a transport business.
Truckie First Aid forms part of that broader safety focus, with NatRoad encouraging drivers not to wait to gain the skills that could one day save a life.
“Don’t wait. Take Truckie First Aid today and save a life tomorrow,” the organisation said in promoting the course.
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