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Finalists Announced for the First Tyre Fitter of the Year Awards
The search for Australia’s best tyre fitters has reached an exciting stage with the announcement of the state finalists for the Haulmax Wingman Tyre Fitter of the Year Awards. Recognising outstanding skills, safety excellence, and customer service in the tyre fitting industry, the awards are divided into two categories: Commercial Truck Tyre Fitter of the Year and Agriculture, Industrial & Construction Tyre Fitter of the Year.
Selected from an impressive pool of nominations, these finalists represent the best in their field, ensuring that transport fleets, farmers, construction and industrial operations across Australia remain on the move with expertly fitted and maintained tyres. Each finalist has demonstrated technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and dedication to outstanding customer service in their respective industries.
The Haulmax Wingman Tyre Fitter of the Year Awards are designed to celebrate the often-unsung heroes of the transport, agriculture, and industrial sectors - tyre fitters who go above and beyond to keep heavy machinery and vehicles running safely and efficiently.
Tyre Fitters Support Over 44% of Australia’s GDP
Australia’s tyre fitters keep the country moving by servicing the transport, agriculture, construction, industrial, and port sectors - key drivers of the national economy. Collectively, these industries contribute over $1.1 trillion to GDP, making up 44% of Australia’s total economic output.
Australia’s tyre fitters are the unsung heroes behind the industries that keep the nation moving, directly supporting sectors responsible for nearly 44% of the country’s $1.72 trillion GDP. Their expertise ensures the safety and efficiency of transport fleets, heavy machinery, and industrial equipment essential to Australia’s economy.
The Economic Breakdown
🔹 Freight & Transport → $164.4 billion (7.9% of GDP)
🔹 Agriculture → $60 billion (2.4% of GDP)
🔹 Construction → $161 billion (7.5% of GDP)
🔹 Manufacturing & Industrial → $122 billion (5.9% of GDP)
🔹 Mining → $252 billion (12.2% of GDP)
🔹 Ports & Trade → $264 billion (11.5% of GDP)
Together, these sectors generate over $1.02 trillion in economic output, highlighting the critical role of tyre fitters in maintaining Australia's essential infrastructure. From road trains crossing the country to tractors in the paddock and machinery at the ports, tyre fitters ensure that Australia’s economy doesn’t stop rolling.
From road trains crossing the Outback to heavy equipment on farms, ports, and worksites, tyre fitters keep the essential machinery of Australia’s economy running safely and efficiently. Their work ensures that industries responsible for nearly half of the country’s GDP remain productive and reliable.
🚨 Despite being in critical shortage, tyre fitting is still not recognised as a qualified trade in Australia—yet without them, trucks stop, harvests stall, and industry grinds to a halt. 🚨
“These awards celebrate the expertise and dedication of tyre fitters, whose skills are vital to the safety and efficiency of industries that keep our economy moving. In this inaugural year, the calibre of nominations has been outstanding, highlighting the technical proficiency, commitment, and professionalism of Australia’s tyre fitting specialists,” said Daniel Sapsead, Marketing & Communications Manager at Australian Tyre Traders, a proudly Australian family-owned tyre wholesaler and founder of the National Tyre Fitter of the Year Awards.
The awards are sponsored by Haulmax Wingman the largest truck tyre service network in Australia and Jonair Workshop Equipment, two tyre industry leaders committed to supporting the tyre fitting profession. These sponsors recognise the vital role tyre fitters play in ensuring the safety and reliability of Australia’s transport and heavy machinery sectors. The Agriculture, Industrial & Construction Tyre Fitter of the Year Award is sponsored by Harvest Tyres and Ascenso Tyres both leading Agricultural & Specialist Off Road Tyre brands. reflecting their commitment to supporting the agricultural and industrial sectors with high-quality tyre solutions.
The Haulmax Wingman Tyre Fitter of the Year Awards were conceptualised to acknowledge the incredible and often overlooked contributions of tyre fitters to Australia’s economy. With one of the largest freight tasks in the world, Australia’s transport and logistics industry depends on the expertise of local independent tyre businesses to keep vehicles on the road safely and efficiently. Whether servicing road trains crossing the country or maintaining agricultural and industrial machinery essential to food production and construction, tyre fitters are an indispensable part of the supply chain.
State Winners will be announced at the end of February when the best of the best will be recognised for their expertise and contributions to the tyre fitting profession. The award winners will receive industry recognition, exclusive prizes, and the honour of being named Australia’s top tyre fitters in their respective fields.
Local communities are encouraged to support and celebrate their regional finalists and their local tyre business. For more information about how you can show your support for your own state finalists in The National Tyre Fitter Awards and the upcoming announcement of winners, visit www.HaulmaxTyres.com.au or link to www.att.com.au/tyrefitterawards
FULL LIST OF FINALISTS
State Finalists Award #1: Commercial Truck Tyre Fitter of the Year:
Western Australia
Michael Petersen - Westlake Tyres - Karratha WA
Jesse Chamberlain - Tyreplus - Kununurra WA
Brad Harvey Shred N Tread Tyres - Maddington Perth WA
South Australia & Northern Territory
Tom Smitheman - Naracoorte Tyrepower SA
Sean Molyneux - Transport Maintenance & Engineering - Alice Springs NT
Victoria
Joshua Sait - Solar City Tyres - Shepparton VIC
Lochie Hirst - Peter Baulch Truck Tyre Centre - Warrnambool VIC
Nathan Barr - Victoria Wide Tyre Service - Kealba VIC
New South Wales
Ted Cain - Monaro Tyrepower & Truck Centre – Cooma NSW
Dean Sydenham - Goodyear Autocare Kempsey NSW
Ian James Taylor - Jerilderie Tyre Service NSW
Queensland
Daniel Ramsey - Tyre Evolution – Townsville QLD
Jarrad Campbell - Toogoolawah Tyre & Battery QLD
Jade George - All Tyres Australia – Yatala QLD
State Finalists Award #2: Agriculture, Industrial & Construction Tyre Fitter of the Year:
Western Australia
Andrew Davies - Tractus Australia – Dalwallinu WA
Justin Godden - Goodyear Autocare Esperance WA
Dillon Clay - CGS Tyres - Katanning, WA
South Australia & Northern Territory
Rob Parsons - Tyrepower Nhulunbuy NT
Aidan Evans - Goldstar Tyres & Batteries, Balhannah SA
Victoria & Tasmania
Luke Nightingale - Solar City Tyres – Shepparton VIC
Dale Munro - Tyrepower Sunbury VIC
Allan Monk - Redpath Tyre & Battery Service - Maryborough VIC
New South Wales
Bailey Mason - Singleton Tyre & Battery Centre – Singleton NSW
Ethan Weeks - Tyreworld Australia - Wagga Wagga NSW
Warren Barron - Barron's Tyre & Mechanical - Coonabarabran NSW
Queensland
Mitchell Guy - Burdekin Tyre Service - Ayr QLD
Dylon Herde - Border Tyres & Batteries - Goondiwindi QLD
Graeme Otto - Otto’s Tyre Service – Ingham QLD
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Key Facts:
The Haulmax Wingman Tyre Fitter of the Year Awards has unveiled its state finalists, recognising Australia's top tyre fitters for their expertise, safety commitment, and exceptional customer service. The awards celebrate professionals in two key categories:
- Commercial Truck Tyre Fitter of the Year
- Agriculture, Industrial & Construction Tyre Fitter of the Year
Selected from a strong field of nominations, these finalists play a critical role in keeping transport fleets, farms, and industrial operations running efficiently.
of tyre fitters in ensuring safety across industries.
Why It Matters
Tyre Fitters Support Over 44% of Australia’s GDP
Australia’s tyre fitters keep the country moving by servicing the transport, agriculture, construction, industrial, and port sectors - key drivers of the national economy. Collectively, these industries contribute over $1.1 trillion to GDP, making up 44% of Australia’s total economic output.
Tyre Fitment expertise ensures the safety and efficiency of transport fleets, heavy machinery, and industrial equipment essential to Australia’s economy.
These awards shine a spotlight on their contributions to the transport, construction, and farming sectors.
What’s Next?
State winners will be announced at the end of February, with top finalists receiving industry recognition, prizes, and the title of Australia’s best tyre fitters. Local communities are encouraged to support and celebrate their regional finalists.
For further details and to follow the awards, visit:
🔗 www.HaulmaxTyres.com.au
🔗 www.att.com.au/tyrefitterawards
About us:
Australian Tyre Traders (ATT) supplies specialist Truck & Agricultural, Construction & Industrial tyres across Australia through a network of independant Tyre Retailers in over 2000 locations across Australia. ATT is a Geelong based Australian Family Owned Wholesaler of Australian Engineered Tyres & distributor of Ascenso Tyres - a global leading Agriculture, Construction & Off Road Tyres.
Contact details:
For media inquiries or finalist interviews, contact:
Justine Inglis, Customer Engagement Manager, Australian Tyre Traders
📞 0419 807 847 | 📧 justine@att.com.au
