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Autosmart expands operations to Waikato
Autosmart New Zealand (Autosmart) proudly announced the next phase of their growth with the opening of a new distribution site in Hamilton to service the fast growing Waikato region.
Southpac announces new CoF lane in Rotorua
Southpac Trucks (Southpac) is please to announce the launch of a new COF lane at the Southpac Trucks Rotorua Branch.
UD Trucks expands its service network
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is expanding its New Zealand service network with the appointment of eight Truckstops service agents across the upper and central North Island.
NZ needs capability-based licensing standards - NTA
The New Zealand Trucking Association is calling for urgent, constructive action to strengthen commercial driver licensing systems.
What good looks like
McKay Cartage has officially been recognised as the first New Zealand company to receive a Provisional Certificate on the pathway to full TruckSafe accreditation. The award of this provisional certification marking a major milestone for the trucking industry whilst at the same time setting a benchmark f
NTA recommends stronger deterrents and checks after licence fraud investigation
440 commercial driver licences have been revoked
Accelerated review of VDAM rule to unlock productivity gains asked for
The New Zealand Trucking Association is urging the Government to fast-track a comprehensive review of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule
Stronger safety management systems advised following Coroner’s findings
The New Zealand Trucking Association is urging transport operators to review their vehicle safety practices following a recent Coroner’s report into a tragic fatality involving a heavy vehicle.
Fuel Security Plan provides assurance to Kiwis
New Zealand’s Fuel Security Plan has been released, a comprehensive strategy to ensure Kiwis have reliable access to fuel in case of global and domestic disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.
Overdue land transport review will cut red tape says NRC
The government's consulting on modernising outdated land transport rules is long overdue and welcomed by National Road Carriers Association
Alexander Group makes the move to Electric with Volvo Trucks
Alexander Group Ltd, in partnership with Volvo Trucks New Zealand, has expanded its transport fleet to include their first electric truck, a Volvo FL Electric.
NRC pleased with NZTA endorsement of RoNS
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is pleased to see rapid progress is being made on bringing all the projects listed in the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) closer to construction start.
Ando Becomes a Foundation Partner of the Transport Well Charitable Trust
The Transport Well Charitable Trust is proud to announce Ando Insurance Group as a Foundation Partner.
Freight Action Plan and Advisory Council are huge wins
The creation of a Freight Advisory Council and the launch of a Freight Action Plan mark a major step forward for our sector
Fonterra takes first Electric Refrigerated truck for distribution fleet
The first refrigerated electric truck to join Fonterra’s fleet is focussed on delivering dairy products from their Takaanini Distribution Centre, to customers across the wider Auckland metropolitan district. This truck is the second electric truck to join the Fonterra distribution fleet and is part of a partnership between Fonterra, Volvo Trucks New Zealand and EECA to enhance sustainability.
HARMfree: free and practical advice making a difference
Two years ago, the New Zealand Trucking Association launched the HARMfree Transport & Logistics Program to lift health, safety, and wellbeing standards across the sector. After a year of development, collaboration, and peer review, the program went live, and it has since become one of the most practical and accessible resources available to operators. HARMfree is offered entirely free of charge and demonstrates that when resources are clear, relevant, and practical, operators not only pay attention, but they take meaningful action.
AT reforms must make freight a priority says NRC
Freight must be treated as a priority, no longer a planning afterthought, as part of the Government’s and Auckland Council’s restructuring of AT announced today says National Road Carriers Association (NRC).
“Despite costing $1.5 billion a year to run, AT has very limited expertise in freight,“ said NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers. “Right now, freight is an afterthought for Auckland’s transport planners.
Transport Well is calling for a Smarter Way Forward
In an ever-shifting world, change is inevitable. In a bid to protect and enhance the future of a growing portfolio of transport industry inspired safety and inclusion initiative, the Truck Well NZ Charitable trust has been established to independently promote and operate these key programmes.
NRC welcomes new Board Members
The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) has announced significant changes to its Board, marking the departure of two long-serving members and the arrival of three new appointees committed to shaping the future of New Zealand’s road transport industry.
After many years of dedicated service, Calven Bonney and Don Wilson are stepping down from the NRC Board.