The NTI team – led by Heads of Claims Operations Kanani Draper – hosted 2025 HVIA Heavy Vehicle Industry Apprentice of the Year Chalee Hollandrose from Cummins South Pacific at the 2026 Gold Coast 500 held on the weekend.
The all-expenses paid trip was a key reward for the apprentice heavy diesel mechanic taking out the top apprenticeship gong in last year’s awards, sponsored by Australia’s leading specialist transport industry insurer.
Chalee, who travelled all the way from Port Hedland in Western Australia to attend the event, described the whole weekend as simply “an amazing experience”.
Top and bottom left: Chalee Hollandrose and fellow 2025 Apprentice of the Year finalist Thomas Wigney of Cummins South Pacific; Bottom right: Chalee Hollandrose and NTI Heads of Claims Operations, Kanani Draper
“I really want to thank NTI, Truck Assist and Walkinshaw Garage for gifting me this opportunity,” she says.
“Winning Apprentice of the Year has opened up so many experiences for me this year, and it’s definitely an industry that I’m really proud to be in.
“I strongly encourage any apprentice to take that jump and apply for what you think you deserve, because who knows where it can get you.
Top right and left: Chalee Hollandrose and fellow 2025 Apprentice of the Year finalist Thomas Wigney of Cummins South Pacific; Bottom: Chalee Hollandrose and NTI Heads of Claims Operations, Kanani Draper
“And lastly, a big huge thank you to HVIA for making this all happen.”
The 2026 Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) Gala Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Tickets are on sale here.