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Practical Steps to Manage Rising Fuel Costs - NTA
The New Zealand Trucking Association is urging operators to take immediate practical steps to protect their businesses and manage the financial pressure created by rising fuel prices.
operators must pass on fuel increases says NRC
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association.
Trucking Industry Show returns in 2027 with TMC Trailers a main sponsor
The 2027 TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show will return to Christchurch on 5–6 March 2027, with TMC Trailers confirmed as naming rights sponsor for the sixth time.
Transport Well Charitable Trust has received its first grant
The Transport Well Charitable Trust (Transport Well) has received its first grant funding, marking an important milestone in delivering industry-led workforce initiatives to New Zealand’s commercial transport sector.
Route planning prevents headlines
The New Zealand Trucking Association (NTA) is reminding all transport operators and truck drivers to actively plan their routes and ensure drivers are familiar with rail crossings, particularly short-stacked crossings, where there is limited space for heavy vehicles to clear the tracks safely.
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