New GM for Motor Truck Distributors
Scott Holt has recently been appointed General Manager for Motor Truck Distributors Ltd (MTD), New Zealand distributor for Volvo Trucks and Bus. Scott is an accomplished General Manager with a successful track record in the transport and marine sectors spanning 17 years.
UD Trucks announces the return of the Condor
UD Truck Distributors NZ Ltd (UD Trucks) announces that a new Condor range of medium duty trucks will be available in New Zealand from early 2026. The new Condor range is a major step forward in the medium duty sector for UD featuring advanced safety features, a powerful yet efficient new drive line and a class leading cab layout.
TruckSafe New Zealand Launch
A major step forward in heavy vehicle safety and professionalism has arrived with the official launch of TruckSafe New Zealand, a Safety Management System (SMS) designed to lift standards across the entire transport and logistics sector.
Auckland Port fee hike surprises freight industry
Auckland Council-owned Port of Auckland has surprised the freight industry by announcing today that port access charges for road transport operators in 2026 will be increased by 77%. The Port’s previously announced 35% increase for 2026 charges has already been baked in by port customers and transport operators, so a doubling in that planned increase has been a bitter pill to swallow.
“Simply the Best”
Dennis Brown started in business when the company he was working for was sold and with no offer of a job, Dennis took matters into his own hands and purchased a R Model Mack tipper and three-axle trailer.
Daltons Dandy DAF
Matamata horticultural suppliers, Daltons is family-owned manufacturing operation recognised throughout New Zealand for their Quality Assurance Programme, outstanding customer service and utilisation of natural and renewable resources.
Delectable DAF
Andy Smith Livestock Ltd has a long history of rural cartage around the Waikato. The firm recently adds a new DAF to the fleet.
“Working class man”
Well respected operators, Raymond “Razor” and Kristy Bradshaw, R & K Bradshaw Logging Ltd, have taken delivery of a new Kenworth K220 to replace an earlier model K200.
Heavy Hitting 909
Peter Coulson and sons Brendon and Stevie form the backbone of Coastal Digger Services Ltd. Read more about their new Kenworth here.
Fabulous “Fat Cab”
For the past 15 years Wayne and wife Janine have grown their Kenworthy Transport Services fleet as a major contractor to refrigerated transport business Cooltranz in the South Island.