440 commercial driver licences have been revoked

The New Zealand Trucking Association is urging the Government to fast-track a comprehensive review of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule

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.

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.

The government's consulting on modernising outdated land transport rules is long overdue and welcomed by National Road Carriers Association

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.

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.

The Transport Well Charitable Trust is proud to announce Ando Insurance Group as a Foundation Partner.

The creation of a Freight Advisory Council and the launch of a Freight Action Plan mark a major step forward for our sector

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is calling for detailed traffic modelling to support AT’s proposed replacement of railway level crossing in Takanini with road bridges announced today.

“The City Rail Link is going to be a game changer for Auckland and getting these level crossings replaced is critical to keep freight moving,” said NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers.

Progressive Carriers from Helensville have recently put this stunning Kenworth K220 to carry on the legacy formed by an earlier K200. The new unit continues the long association between Progressive and prime contractor Ryal Bush Transport to haul livestock nationwide.

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) has appointed Zane Erwee as its new General Manager. Zane was previously UD Trucks Retail Sales Manager leading the UD Trucks sales team and working alongside the strong dealer network in Wellington region and across the South Island, which he will now lead in his new role.

Tauhei, near Morrinsville is home to livestock haulier Kintail Transport Ltd. No stranger to the Kenworth brand, owner Ken Walker recently splashed out for his first new Kenworth, an eight wheeler K220 with Aerodyne sleeper. The might new beast is driven by Antony “Tony” Rhind. As a younger man Tony started his driving career back in 1983 at Whitikahu Transport also carting livestock. Following a 25 year sabbatical dairy farming Tony recently returned to the driver’s seat to deliver stock North Island wide.

Gilmour Transport Ltd stems from a long legacy that began when in 1979 Alan Forbes became an owner driver for Forest Products. A new Kenworth with a crane at the rear was soon on the road. This experience led to a long association with Kenworth that continues today. Fast forward to June 2021, Alan stepped away for the business handing the reins over to Gilmour Transport Ltd, a joint venture between Warwick Wilshier and Campbell Gilmour.

Since 2017, the small team at the New Zealand Trucking Association (NTA) has been taking its flagship Road Safety Truck to schools, training organisations, and community events nationwide with the goal of sharing simple and practical tips on how to share the road safely with heavy vehicles.