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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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