 Barker Trailers is a family business specialising in the manufacture of world-class semi-trailers for the road transport industry. Operating out of Woodend in regional Victoria, the company is committed to using high-quality local materials, including steel, and growing opportunities for apprentices, which make up more than 10% of its workforce. The company-wide Barker Safe, Culture and Compliance Training Program emphasises the importance of staff wellbeing. Barker Trailers was recently awarded the Victorian Transport Association's Investment in People award and is celebrating its 45th year in operation this year.