On Sunday, March 30th, 2025, the Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine will again roll into the Tui Brewery grounds in Mangatainoka, offering a dazzling celebration of trucks, ente...

HWR has officially announced the acquisition of Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete (CRMC), marking a significant milestone for both companies. The deal, a share sale schedul...

Over the last six months NRC along with 29 automotive sector organisations have engaged in robust discussions on the future of industry training following the Governments...

As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads.

Five si...

The next steps in making State Highway 1 safer on the Kāpiti Coast are underway. Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will soon begin construction of two sets of average speed safety cameras to improve safety in Bay of Plenty.

Average speed sa...

A landmark $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, boosting the export capacity of the country’s primary indu...

Cummins made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution i...

In a landmark move set to reshape the commercial vehicle landscape, industry leaders Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have officially launched Coretura AB, a joint venture h...

Daimler Truck Holding AG has unveiled its ambitious “Stronger 2030” strategy, aiming to significantly boost profitability and shareholder returns through a combination of...

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving...

DSL Logistics, a rapidly expanding third-party logistics (3PL) provider in New Zealand, has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities by implementing Infios’ Au...

It’s been a week of economic positivity!

Following on from BusinessNZ’s news last week that New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had its highest value for expansion s...

Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers, saying the move w...

How policy can prevent the next tragedy. When a driver sent 45 Snapchat messages from behind the wheel of their truck before ploughing the 30-tonne truck and trailer unit...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s plan to make the Dunedin SH1 one-way system easier to use, safer for everyone and more efficient takes its next step from today (...

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has released proposed changes to reshape transport in central Dunedin and achieve safe and efficient access to the city’s ...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, came into effect on Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bi...

TRT (Tidd Ross Todd Limited) proudly facilitated the first official handover of the FAW JH6 550HP tractor unit. This delivery, from Intertruck Distributors to Waikato-bas...

The Government’s focus on improving roads across the country is well on its way, with the successful completion of one of the largest state highway road renewal programme...

Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial...

Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has announced ordering is now available fo...

Health, safety and wellbeing are big concerns for the road freight industry, a major survey of the sector has found.

The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey ...

The Government will boost economic growth by reforming health and safety laws to lessen the cost and burden of compliance on low-risk businesses, Workplace Relations and ...

Yesterday’s budget brought some good news for operators looking to purchase new vehicles and other business assets, operators in the East Coast and Hawke’s Bay, and users...

Welcome news for NRC members this week with the announcement from the Prime Minister that the government is planning to launch a hotline to report overuse of road cones.<...

Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait...

Last year, Hall’s announced the opening of its new Longburn Transport site, which, combined with Hall’s Storage and Manawatu Inland Port, established a robust logistics h...

Without doubt one of the most enjoyable parts of running National Road Carriers is meeting our members. I’m privileged to meet all types of people up and down the country...

It’s nice when a plan comes together.

There’s recently been a number of announcements by the Government about roading projects that are just finished, underway or p...

New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured on Saturday at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards in Christchurch. 

The awar...

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing...

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days’ cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disrup...

It was a big week in terms of considering potential transport policy changes.

Consultation closed on the changes to the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) wit...

Picton residents and drivers can expect to see improvements on State Highway 1 and at key intersections from next year.

Drop-in sessions are planned so the communit...

The positive impact of the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit earlier this year is beginning to show, following the shortlisting of three consortia for the War...

Isuzu Trucks New Zealand has officially announced the upcoming launch of its next-generation N and F Series trucks, promising significant advancements in technology, safety, and enviro...

The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show is set to showcase Isuzu's all-new model line-up, with a strong emphasis on safety, driver well-being, and state-of-the-art technology. This ...

Isuzu Trucks' top performing dealerships across New Zealand have been recognised, with the winners of the coveted Grandmasters dealership awards announced. The Isuzu Truc...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is partnering with Teletrac Navman to produce a detailed snapshot of the road transport sector....

IVECO is taking part in the Tour d’Europe 2025 - an initiative involving the entire European automotive value chain, with over 20 partners - aimed at raising awareness ab...

As an official partner of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) 2025, IVECO is supporting the decarbonisation goals of the European Truck Racing Asso...

The July issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver puts the Freightliner Cascadia on the cover and in the Giti Tyres Big Test spotlight.

We’re in South...

One of many enjoyable aspects of working with National Road Carriers is seeing the dedication of members to running compliant transport operations. That is a key part of ...

Nintex, a global leader in AI-powered process automation and application development, today announced that Keith Andrews Trucks has transformed how it operates and scales...

Kenworth dialled up some new number designation numbers for its display at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show which opened yesterday.

Regarded as the largest heavy commer...

A groundbreaking, New Zealand-developed electric pumping system is set to transform milk tanker operations, promising dramatic fuel savings, reduced emissions, and signif...

Former New Zealand Transport Agency CEO, Nicole Rosie, has today been announced as the new Chief Executive of Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read More

Sue Tindal has been appointed Chair of KiwiRail and the New Zealand Railways Corporation, and Jeff Kendrew has been appointed Deputy Chair of KiwiRail. Their terms will c...

The Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study has been slammed by national freight body Transporting New Zealand, who says it will...

Monday is the last chance for members of the road transport industry to have a say on what are the key issues affecting them.

Transporting New Zealand’s landmark lo...

In an Australian first, ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and assist business operator...

The movement of freight largely happens on public roads so there are lots of risks and impacts to manage.

That means we operate in a heavily regulated environment a...

The Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the Fund) has been refreshed to better support New Zealand’s businesses in transitioning to a more resilient and efficient supply ch...

Following a dedicated community campaign and overwhelming public support during consultation, two sections of State Highway 35 in Gisborne will retain their lower speed l...

Mack Trucks has officially set a new benchmark in highway transportation with the debut of its all-new Mack Pioneer, the company’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused hig...

Mainstream is bolstering its commitment to serving all regions of New Zealand with the exciting launch of a new, state-of-the-art 1,500 sqm freight hub strategically posi...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities ...

Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase a major safety upgrade for its Actros truck at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show, held from May 15-18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhib...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its battery-electric long-haul eActros 600 truck including a semitrailer. Having reversed 124.7 kilom...

Transporting New Zealand says the Coalition Government is making good progress on transport, halfway through their first term and six months since Minister Chris Bishop w...

A new chapter in New Zealand’s industrial evolution is unfolding in the South Island, with the integration of Australasia’s largest planned industrial development and an ...

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has announced the debut of its Multi IQ Camera, a next generation AI-powered video telematics ...

The three national road transport associations – National Road Carriers (NRC), NZ Trucking, and Transporting New Zealand (TNZ – have worked together to establish a new, u...

According to Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter, a new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed. The "uneven"...

The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the constructio...

Community consultation has concluded, results have been analysed, and decisions have been made on speed limits for 49 state highway corridors, with most locations set to ...

Late April and early May will see maintenance works underway on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Transport Alliance Man...

A stretch of State Highway 57 will be closing at night next month while work progresses on the new SH57 / Tararua Road roundabout. 

Crews will be onsite from S...

Road users and residents need to be ready for night works and road closures as road crews carry out maintenance work on State Highway 58, Paremata Road later this month.&...

Transporting New Zealand has told Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at Parliament that goods vehicles should be exempt from time-of-use charging. 

...

Further details on the scope and nature of the collaboration, including the name of the new holding company, are intended to be announced over the coming months. The deal...

Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway ...

This week I have had the pleasure of being out on the road in the lower North Island meeting with members. Catching up with operators in their yards, hearing how their bu...

This week James Smith, NRC GM of Policy & Advocacy and I appeared at the Transport & Infrastructure Select Committee to discuss our submission on ‘Time of Use Charging’.<...

New Zealand is in the grip of a methamphetamine crisis more severe than ever before. According to The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), results from workplace drug testing in...

Released on the 25th of June 2025 the Draft National Infrastructure Plan provides a warts and all summary of the current state of our infrastructure along with nineteen r...

NZI is set to host the next NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Paengaroa on the 21st of May, offering a vital opportunity for heavy vehicle drivers in the region to take a well-des...

The NZTA are starting a project to tidy up the data in the Transport Service Licence register. About 73% of the 146,000 licences in the register are inactive. Removing th...

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has completed the transfer of safety camera operations from NZ Police.

After a 12-month period of transition, as of ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced the outcome of speed limit reviews recently completed on 16 ‘urban connector’ sections of state highway. 

...

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced formal speed reviews for 16 sections of state highways across the country. This comes in response to com...

Transporting New Zealand is commending NZTA on heeding industry feedback with its latest proposal to not have traffic lights installed at a key intersection on Dunedin’s ...

The Government’s responsible fiscal management has supported the Reserve Bank to keep the Official Cash Rate low, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. 

The Res...

The Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) is set to open this week, marking a significant step forward for road safety and compliance on key freight routes in th...

The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board has given the green light for the Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway to proceed to construction, marking a significan...

In the face of global economic uncertainty and unprecedented trade volatility, I know that Transporting New Zealand needs to be delivering for our members, and the wider ...

Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted a four-day operation last week, targeting driver behaviour and Heavy Motor Vehicle comp...

A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing overnight for 5 nights early next month.

The closures will allow road surface testing to be carr...

As part of the State Highway 1 Papakura to Drury project, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the two northbound lanes on SH1 between Drury Interchange and the...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has described KiwiRail’s payment of $8 million to a management consultancy firm as unacceptable. 

“We are not criticising McKinsey...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors will undertake road rebuild and subsidence repair works at two locations on State Highway 12 at Matakohe, beginning nex...

The road freight industry is warning the poor state of New Zealand’s roads are having a serious impact on the safety of road users. 

And there are major concer...

Port Marlborough welcomes the Government’s announcement today confirming agreement has been reached on the core infrastructure required to support the new Cook Strait fer...

The announcement of major price hikes at the Port of Auckland has frustrated the road freight sector, who say consumers and exporters will be left footing the bill.

Transporting ...

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 incre...

A good chunk of my week has been taken up with the Port of Auckland’s intended access fee increases in 2026 including attending the Port’s stakeholder meetings laying out...

Continuing our commitment to a sustainable future, Port of Auckland is proud to announce the arrival of a pioneering addition to our heavy machinery fleet: New Zealand’s ...

The Port of Tauranga has lodged a new application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to expedite its ambitious Stella Passage development. This vital infrastructure ...

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT), Zespri and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have signed a five-year partnership to grow cargo volumes through the Port. 

...

After spending last week focused on port charges, this week I joined some of the NRC team in a port ride along, kindly hosted by Marlin Transport. The NRC team regularly ...

A major milestone has been achieved this week with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board approving the business case and signing a partner agreement with Ashburton Distric...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has welcomed funding to proceed with groundwork and geotechnical investigations for the next section of the State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay...

A proposed change to the Certificate of Fitness (CoF) framework for motorhomes is not supported by failure rate data and raises safety issues, two leading automotive sect...

Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight driv...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today.

“T...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislander connecting New Z...

Improving the resilience of state highways in the top of the South Island continues, with State Highway 63 at Howard Narrows near St Arnaud the next in line for improveme...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are necessary to maximise savings for cons...

New Zealand’s road freight industry is painting a gloomy picture for business, with only a minority expecting their financial situation to improve over the coming year.Read More

The government continues to make good on its promise of improving national and regional roading, with two major projects announced this week which will be well received b...

Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling through the central North Island, visiting NRC members and covering a lot of ground across our beautiful country. The scenery w...

43 equestrians and horses pay their respect to the 43 lives lost whilst riding or driving a horse on New Zealand’s roads as part of Road Safety week 2025.

Recently ...

The Government’s crackdown on drunk drivers is delivering real results with newly released 2024 statistics showing the number of alcohol-related road deaths reducing by n...

Concrete repairs are planned for the Ngaumutawa roundabout on State Highway 2, south of Masterton, next week.

Work crews will be completing night works on Monday an...

The NZ Transport Agency’s Board has endorsed the detailed business case for a new four-lane road in Hamilton which will deliver economic growth for the region, and approv...

The Police are on track to have powers to screen drivers for impairing drugs after legislation to enable roadside drug testing passed its third reading today, Transport M...

Scania has announced a stellar year for 2024, reporting record sales and earnings while making significant strides towards decarbonization. The company's Annual and Susta...

Scania has announced the acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems, including production capabilities, a research and development center, and a team of ...

Scania has announced the launch of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for its trucks, with commercial availability from early 2026.

Promising much faster charging c...

At Bauma 2025, Scania will introduce its new all-electric and hybrid power solutions for the construction and mining sectors, complementing its existing range of fuel-eff...

Scania, a key brand under the Traton Group, has achieved a significant milestone with the rollout of its first prototype vehicle from the Rugao industrial production base...

With a compact footprint, up to 7 percent fuel savings and Scania’s signature engineering intelligence, the new Super 11 engine expands the Super powertrain portfolio to ...

The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway in the countr...

State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary...

State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary...

A 1-day closure of Pekatahi Bridge is scheduled to take place next Monday 19 May, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, enabling essential deck repairs to take place.  

P...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to plan ahead for an upcoming three-day closure of SH83 between the Otematata River Bridge and Aviemore Dam Road....

Yesterday NZTA announced that funding is confirmed to build a new deck on the Pekatahi Bridge in the Bay of Plenty. All going well construction is expected to start early...

Over the last few months there’s been plenty of discussion and media reports about speed limits.

In the North Island, NZTA has lifted the speed limit to 100km/h at ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is pleased to confirm that additional funding has been approved for Stage 2 of the State Highway 16 (SH16) Brigham Creek to Waimauk...

TAIC’s Chief Investigator of Accidents, Naveen Kozhuppakalam, says substandard ships represent a real risk to their crew members, to New Zealanders – including coastal an...

The Government is progressing a bold work programme to increase productivity and efficiency through comprehensively reforming New Zealand’s land transport rules, Transpor...

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the Tauriko West Road of National Significance investment case is great news for jobs and growth in the wes...

This week is all about the budget, and the government is clearly focused on managing the books as tightly as possible. This is the only sensible course of action when New...

TDX is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Slaughter as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 20 th August 2025. 

Greg brings over 20 years of senior l...

New Zealand's most ambitious road maintenance project ever undertaken is now drawing to a close. 119 lane kilometres of State Highway 1 (SH1) have successfully been rehab...

Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month.

Three-weeks of night closures for the ...

Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...

In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...

National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...

TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...

This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y.

Li...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...

The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...

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, with the order book ope...

Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...

Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week.

Th...

Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...

Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...

The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.

“The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...

I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology  HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...

 A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. 

There is no disputing...

As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...

As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...

On Sunday, March 30th, 2025, the Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine will again roll into the Tui Brewery grounds in Mangatainoka, offering a dazzling celebration of trucks, ente...

HWR has officially announced the acquisition of Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete (CRMC), marking a significant milestone for both companies. The deal, a share sale schedul...

Over the last six months NRC along with 29 automotive sector organisations have engaged in robust discussions on the future of industry training following the Governments...

As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads.

Five si...

The next steps in making State Highway 1 safer on the Kāpiti Coast are underway. Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will soon begin construction of two sets of average speed safety cameras to improve safety in Bay of Plenty.

Average speed sa...

A landmark $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, boosting the export capacity of the country’s primary indu...

Cummins made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution i...

In a landmark move set to reshape the commercial vehicle landscape, industry leaders Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have officially launched Coretura AB, a joint venture h...

Daimler Truck Holding AG has unveiled its ambitious “Stronger 2030” strategy, aiming to significantly boost profitability and shareholder returns through a combination of...

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving...

DSL Logistics, a rapidly expanding third-party logistics (3PL) provider in New Zealand, has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities by implementing Infios’ Au...

It’s been a week of economic positivity!

Following on from BusinessNZ’s news last week that New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had its highest value for expansion s...

Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers, saying the move w...

How policy can prevent the next tragedy. When a driver sent 45 Snapchat messages from behind the wheel of their truck before ploughing the 30-tonne truck and trailer unit...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s plan to make the Dunedin SH1 one-way system easier to use, safer for everyone and more efficient takes its next step from today (...

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has released proposed changes to reshape transport in central Dunedin and achieve safe and efficient access to the city’s ...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, came into effect on Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bi...

TRT (Tidd Ross Todd Limited) proudly facilitated the first official handover of the FAW JH6 550HP tractor unit. This delivery, from Intertruck Distributors to Waikato-bas...

The Government’s focus on improving roads across the country is well on its way, with the successful completion of one of the largest state highway road renewal programme...

Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial...

Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has announced ordering is now available fo...

Health, safety and wellbeing are big concerns for the road freight industry, a major survey of the sector has found.

The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey ...

The Government will boost economic growth by reforming health and safety laws to lessen the cost and burden of compliance on low-risk businesses, Workplace Relations and ...

Yesterday’s budget brought some good news for operators looking to purchase new vehicles and other business assets, operators in the East Coast and Hawke’s Bay, and users...

Welcome news for NRC members this week with the announcement from the Prime Minister that the government is planning to launch a hotline to report overuse of road cones.<...

Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait...

Last year, Hall’s announced the opening of its new Longburn Transport site, which, combined with Hall’s Storage and Manawatu Inland Port, established a robust logistics h...

Without doubt one of the most enjoyable parts of running National Road Carriers is meeting our members. I’m privileged to meet all types of people up and down the country...

It’s nice when a plan comes together.

There’s recently been a number of announcements by the Government about roading projects that are just finished, underway or p...

New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured on Saturday at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards in Christchurch. 

The awar...

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing...

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days’ cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disrup...

It was a big week in terms of considering potential transport policy changes.

Consultation closed on the changes to the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) wit...

Picton residents and drivers can expect to see improvements on State Highway 1 and at key intersections from next year.

Drop-in sessions are planned so the communit...

The positive impact of the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit earlier this year is beginning to show, following the shortlisting of three consortia for the War...

Isuzu Trucks New Zealand has officially announced the upcoming launch of its next-generation N and F Series trucks, promising significant advancements in technology, safety, and enviro...

The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show is set to showcase Isuzu's all-new model line-up, with a strong emphasis on safety, driver well-being, and state-of-the-art technology. This ...

Isuzu Trucks' top performing dealerships across New Zealand have been recognised, with the winners of the coveted Grandmasters dealership awards announced. The Isuzu Truc...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is partnering with Teletrac Navman to produce a detailed snapshot of the road transport sector....

IVECO is taking part in the Tour d’Europe 2025 - an initiative involving the entire European automotive value chain, with over 20 partners - aimed at raising awareness ab...

As an official partner of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) 2025, IVECO is supporting the decarbonisation goals of the European Truck Racing Asso...

The July issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver puts the Freightliner Cascadia on the cover and in the Giti Tyres Big Test spotlight.

We’re in South...

One of many enjoyable aspects of working with National Road Carriers is seeing the dedication of members to running compliant transport operations. That is a key part of ...

Nintex, a global leader in AI-powered process automation and application development, today announced that Keith Andrews Trucks has transformed how it operates and scales...

Kenworth dialled up some new number designation numbers for its display at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show which opened yesterday.

Regarded as the largest heavy commer...

A groundbreaking, New Zealand-developed electric pumping system is set to transform milk tanker operations, promising dramatic fuel savings, reduced emissions, and signif...

Former New Zealand Transport Agency CEO, Nicole Rosie, has today been announced as the new Chief Executive of Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read More

Sue Tindal has been appointed Chair of KiwiRail and the New Zealand Railways Corporation, and Jeff Kendrew has been appointed Deputy Chair of KiwiRail. Their terms will c...

The Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study has been slammed by national freight body Transporting New Zealand, who says it will...

Monday is the last chance for members of the road transport industry to have a say on what are the key issues affecting them.

Transporting New Zealand’s landmark lo...

In an Australian first, ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and assist business operator...

The movement of freight largely happens on public roads so there are lots of risks and impacts to manage.

That means we operate in a heavily regulated environment a...

The Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the Fund) has been refreshed to better support New Zealand’s businesses in transitioning to a more resilient and efficient supply ch...

Following a dedicated community campaign and overwhelming public support during consultation, two sections of State Highway 35 in Gisborne will retain their lower speed l...

Mack Trucks has officially set a new benchmark in highway transportation with the debut of its all-new Mack Pioneer, the company’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused hig...

Mainstream is bolstering its commitment to serving all regions of New Zealand with the exciting launch of a new, state-of-the-art 1,500 sqm freight hub strategically posi...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities ...

Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase a major safety upgrade for its Actros truck at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show, held from May 15-18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhib...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its battery-electric long-haul eActros 600 truck including a semitrailer. Having reversed 124.7 kilom...

Transporting New Zealand says the Coalition Government is making good progress on transport, halfway through their first term and six months since Minister Chris Bishop w...

A new chapter in New Zealand’s industrial evolution is unfolding in the South Island, with the integration of Australasia’s largest planned industrial development and an ...

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has announced the debut of its Multi IQ Camera, a next generation AI-powered video telematics ...

The three national road transport associations – National Road Carriers (NRC), NZ Trucking, and Transporting New Zealand (TNZ – have worked together to establish a new, u...

According to Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter, a new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed. The "uneven"...

The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the constructio...

Community consultation has concluded, results have been analysed, and decisions have been made on speed limits for 49 state highway corridors, with most locations set to ...

Late April and early May will see maintenance works underway on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Transport Alliance Man...

A stretch of State Highway 57 will be closing at night next month while work progresses on the new SH57 / Tararua Road roundabout. 

Crews will be onsite from S...

Road users and residents need to be ready for night works and road closures as road crews carry out maintenance work on State Highway 58, Paremata Road later this month.&...

Transporting New Zealand has told Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at Parliament that goods vehicles should be exempt from time-of-use charging. 

...

Further details on the scope and nature of the collaboration, including the name of the new holding company, are intended to be announced over the coming months. The deal...

Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway ...

This week I have had the pleasure of being out on the road in the lower North Island meeting with members. Catching up with operators in their yards, hearing how their bu...

This week James Smith, NRC GM of Policy & Advocacy and I appeared at the Transport & Infrastructure Select Committee to discuss our submission on ‘Time of Use Charging’.<...

New Zealand is in the grip of a methamphetamine crisis more severe than ever before. According to The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), results from workplace drug testing in...

Released on the 25th of June 2025 the Draft National Infrastructure Plan provides a warts and all summary of the current state of our infrastructure along with nineteen r...

NZI is set to host the next NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Paengaroa on the 21st of May, offering a vital opportunity for heavy vehicle drivers in the region to take a well-des...

The NZTA are starting a project to tidy up the data in the Transport Service Licence register. About 73% of the 146,000 licences in the register are inactive. Removing th...

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has completed the transfer of safety camera operations from NZ Police.

After a 12-month period of transition, as of ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced the outcome of speed limit reviews recently completed on 16 ‘urban connector’ sections of state highway. 

...

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced formal speed reviews for 16 sections of state highways across the country. This comes in response to com...

Transporting New Zealand is commending NZTA on heeding industry feedback with its latest proposal to not have traffic lights installed at a key intersection on Dunedin’s ...

The Government’s responsible fiscal management has supported the Reserve Bank to keep the Official Cash Rate low, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. 

The Res...

The Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) is set to open this week, marking a significant step forward for road safety and compliance on key freight routes in th...

The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board has given the green light for the Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway to proceed to construction, marking a significan...

In the face of global economic uncertainty and unprecedented trade volatility, I know that Transporting New Zealand needs to be delivering for our members, and the wider ...

Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted a four-day operation last week, targeting driver behaviour and Heavy Motor Vehicle comp...

A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing overnight for 5 nights early next month.

The closures will allow road surface testing to be carr...

As part of the State Highway 1 Papakura to Drury project, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the two northbound lanes on SH1 between Drury Interchange and the...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has described KiwiRail’s payment of $8 million to a management consultancy firm as unacceptable. 

“We are not criticising McKinsey...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors will undertake road rebuild and subsidence repair works at two locations on State Highway 12 at Matakohe, beginning nex...

The road freight industry is warning the poor state of New Zealand’s roads are having a serious impact on the safety of road users. 

And there are major concer...

Port Marlborough welcomes the Government’s announcement today confirming agreement has been reached on the core infrastructure required to support the new Cook Strait fer...

The announcement of major price hikes at the Port of Auckland has frustrated the road freight sector, who say consumers and exporters will be left footing the bill.

Transporting ...

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 incre...

A good chunk of my week has been taken up with the Port of Auckland’s intended access fee increases in 2026 including attending the Port’s stakeholder meetings laying out...

Continuing our commitment to a sustainable future, Port of Auckland is proud to announce the arrival of a pioneering addition to our heavy machinery fleet: New Zealand’s ...

The Port of Tauranga has lodged a new application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to expedite its ambitious Stella Passage development. This vital infrastructure ...

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT), Zespri and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have signed a five-year partnership to grow cargo volumes through the Port. 

...

After spending last week focused on port charges, this week I joined some of the NRC team in a port ride along, kindly hosted by Marlin Transport. The NRC team regularly ...

A major milestone has been achieved this week with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board approving the business case and signing a partner agreement with Ashburton Distric...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has welcomed funding to proceed with groundwork and geotechnical investigations for the next section of the State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay...

A proposed change to the Certificate of Fitness (CoF) framework for motorhomes is not supported by failure rate data and raises safety issues, two leading automotive sect...

Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight driv...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today.

“T...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislander connecting New Z...

Improving the resilience of state highways in the top of the South Island continues, with State Highway 63 at Howard Narrows near St Arnaud the next in line for improveme...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are necessary to maximise savings for cons...

New Zealand’s road freight industry is painting a gloomy picture for business, with only a minority expecting their financial situation to improve over the coming year.Read More

The government continues to make good on its promise of improving national and regional roading, with two major projects announced this week which will be well received b...

Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling through the central North Island, visiting NRC members and covering a lot of ground across our beautiful country. The scenery w...

43 equestrians and horses pay their respect to the 43 lives lost whilst riding or driving a horse on New Zealand’s roads as part of Road Safety week 2025.

Recently ...

The Government’s crackdown on drunk drivers is delivering real results with newly released 2024 statistics showing the number of alcohol-related road deaths reducing by n...

Concrete repairs are planned for the Ngaumutawa roundabout on State Highway 2, south of Masterton, next week.

Work crews will be completing night works on Monday an...

The NZ Transport Agency’s Board has endorsed the detailed business case for a new four-lane road in Hamilton which will deliver economic growth for the region, and approv...

The Police are on track to have powers to screen drivers for impairing drugs after legislation to enable roadside drug testing passed its third reading today, Transport M...

Scania has announced a stellar year for 2024, reporting record sales and earnings while making significant strides towards decarbonization. The company's Annual and Susta...

Scania has announced the acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems, including production capabilities, a research and development center, and a team of ...

Scania has announced the launch of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for its trucks, with commercial availability from early 2026.

Promising much faster charging c...

At Bauma 2025, Scania will introduce its new all-electric and hybrid power solutions for the construction and mining sectors, complementing its existing range of fuel-eff...

Scania, a key brand under the Traton Group, has achieved a significant milestone with the rollout of its first prototype vehicle from the Rugao industrial production base...

With a compact footprint, up to 7 percent fuel savings and Scania’s signature engineering intelligence, the new Super 11 engine expands the Super powertrain portfolio to ...

The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway in the countr...

State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary...

State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary...

A 1-day closure of Pekatahi Bridge is scheduled to take place next Monday 19 May, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, enabling essential deck repairs to take place.  

P...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to plan ahead for an upcoming three-day closure of SH83 between the Otematata River Bridge and Aviemore Dam Road....

Yesterday NZTA announced that funding is confirmed to build a new deck on the Pekatahi Bridge in the Bay of Plenty. All going well construction is expected to start early...

Over the last few months there’s been plenty of discussion and media reports about speed limits.

In the North Island, NZTA has lifted the speed limit to 100km/h at ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is pleased to confirm that additional funding has been approved for Stage 2 of the State Highway 16 (SH16) Brigham Creek to Waimauk...

TAIC’s Chief Investigator of Accidents, Naveen Kozhuppakalam, says substandard ships represent a real risk to their crew members, to New Zealanders – including coastal an...

The Government is progressing a bold work programme to increase productivity and efficiency through comprehensively reforming New Zealand’s land transport rules, Transpor...

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the Tauriko West Road of National Significance investment case is great news for jobs and growth in the wes...

This week is all about the budget, and the government is clearly focused on managing the books as tightly as possible. This is the only sensible course of action when New...

TDX is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Slaughter as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 20 th August 2025. 

Greg brings over 20 years of senior l...

New Zealand's most ambitious road maintenance project ever undertaken is now drawing to a close. 119 lane kilometres of State Highway 1 (SH1) have successfully been rehab...

Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month.

Three-weeks of night closures for the ...

Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...

In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...

National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...

TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...

This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y.

Li...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...

The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...

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, with the order book ope...

Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...

Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week.

Th...

Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...

Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...

The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.

“The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...

I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology  HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...

 A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. 

There is no disputing...

As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...

As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...

On Sunday, March 30th, 2025, the Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine will again roll into the Tui Brewery grounds in Mangatainoka, offering a dazzling celebration of trucks, ente...

HWR has officially announced the acquisition of Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete (CRMC), marking a significant milestone for both companies. The deal, a share sale schedul...

Over the last six months NRC along with 29 automotive sector organisations have engaged in robust discussions on the future of industry training following the Governments...

As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads.

Five si...

The next steps in making State Highway 1 safer on the Kāpiti Coast are underway. Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will soon begin construction of two sets of average speed safety cameras to improve safety in Bay of Plenty.

Average speed sa...

A landmark $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, boosting the export capacity of the country’s primary indu...

Cummins made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution i...

In a landmark move set to reshape the commercial vehicle landscape, industry leaders Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have officially launched Coretura AB, a joint venture h...

Daimler Truck Holding AG has unveiled its ambitious “Stronger 2030” strategy, aiming to significantly boost profitability and shareholder returns through a combination of...

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving...

DSL Logistics, a rapidly expanding third-party logistics (3PL) provider in New Zealand, has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities by implementing Infios’ Au...

It’s been a week of economic positivity!

Following on from BusinessNZ’s news last week that New Zealand’s manufacturing sector had its highest value for expansion s...

Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers, saying the move w...

How policy can prevent the next tragedy. When a driver sent 45 Snapchat messages from behind the wheel of their truck before ploughing the 30-tonne truck and trailer unit...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s plan to make the Dunedin SH1 one-way system easier to use, safer for everyone and more efficient takes its next step from today (...

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has released proposed changes to reshape transport in central Dunedin and achieve safe and efficient access to the city’s ...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, came into effect on Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bi...

TRT (Tidd Ross Todd Limited) proudly facilitated the first official handover of the FAW JH6 550HP tractor unit. This delivery, from Intertruck Distributors to Waikato-bas...

The Government’s focus on improving roads across the country is well on its way, with the successful completion of one of the largest state highway road renewal programme...

Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial...

Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has announced ordering is now available fo...

Health, safety and wellbeing are big concerns for the road freight industry, a major survey of the sector has found.

The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey ...

The Government will boost economic growth by reforming health and safety laws to lessen the cost and burden of compliance on low-risk businesses, Workplace Relations and ...

Yesterday’s budget brought some good news for operators looking to purchase new vehicles and other business assets, operators in the East Coast and Hawke’s Bay, and users...

Welcome news for NRC members this week with the announcement from the Prime Minister that the government is planning to launch a hotline to report overuse of road cones.<...

Since KiwiRail announced the retirement of the Aratere last week, I’ve heard from many frustrated members. They’re concerned about reduced capacity across the Cook Strait...

Last year, Hall’s announced the opening of its new Longburn Transport site, which, combined with Hall’s Storage and Manawatu Inland Port, established a robust logistics h...

Without doubt one of the most enjoyable parts of running National Road Carriers is meeting our members. I’m privileged to meet all types of people up and down the country...

It’s nice when a plan comes together.

There’s recently been a number of announcements by the Government about roading projects that are just finished, underway or p...

New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured on Saturday at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards in Christchurch. 

The awar...

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, showcasing...

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days’ cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disrup...

It was a big week in terms of considering potential transport policy changes.

Consultation closed on the changes to the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) wit...

Picton residents and drivers can expect to see improvements on State Highway 1 and at key intersections from next year.

Drop-in sessions are planned so the communit...

The positive impact of the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit earlier this year is beginning to show, following the shortlisting of three consortia for the War...

Isuzu Trucks New Zealand has officially announced the upcoming launch of its next-generation N and F Series trucks, promising significant advancements in technology, safety, and enviro...

The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show is set to showcase Isuzu's all-new model line-up, with a strong emphasis on safety, driver well-being, and state-of-the-art technology. This ...

Isuzu Trucks' top performing dealerships across New Zealand have been recognised, with the winners of the coveted Grandmasters dealership awards announced. The Isuzu Truc...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is partnering with Teletrac Navman to produce a detailed snapshot of the road transport sector....

IVECO is taking part in the Tour d’Europe 2025 - an initiative involving the entire European automotive value chain, with over 20 partners - aimed at raising awareness ab...

As an official partner of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) 2025, IVECO is supporting the decarbonisation goals of the European Truck Racing Asso...

The July issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver puts the Freightliner Cascadia on the cover and in the Giti Tyres Big Test spotlight.

We’re in South...

One of many enjoyable aspects of working with National Road Carriers is seeing the dedication of members to running compliant transport operations. That is a key part of ...

Nintex, a global leader in AI-powered process automation and application development, today announced that Keith Andrews Trucks has transformed how it operates and scales...

Kenworth dialled up some new number designation numbers for its display at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show which opened yesterday.

Regarded as the largest heavy commer...

A groundbreaking, New Zealand-developed electric pumping system is set to transform milk tanker operations, promising dramatic fuel savings, reduced emissions, and signif...

Former New Zealand Transport Agency CEO, Nicole Rosie, has today been announced as the new Chief Executive of Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read More

Sue Tindal has been appointed Chair of KiwiRail and the New Zealand Railways Corporation, and Jeff Kendrew has been appointed Deputy Chair of KiwiRail. Their terms will c...

The Ministry of Transport’s surprise cancellation of a long-anticipated freight study has been slammed by national freight body Transporting New Zealand, who says it will...

Monday is the last chance for members of the road transport industry to have a say on what are the key issues affecting them.

Transporting New Zealand’s landmark lo...

In an Australian first, ANCAP has examined some of Australia’s top-selling light trucks as part of a new initiative to boost safety standards and assist business operator...

The movement of freight largely happens on public roads so there are lots of risks and impacts to manage.

That means we operate in a heavily regulated environment a...

The Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the Fund) has been refreshed to better support New Zealand’s businesses in transitioning to a more resilient and efficient supply ch...

Following a dedicated community campaign and overwhelming public support during consultation, two sections of State Highway 35 in Gisborne will retain their lower speed l...

Mack Trucks has officially set a new benchmark in highway transportation with the debut of its all-new Mack Pioneer, the company’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused hig...

Mainstream is bolstering its commitment to serving all regions of New Zealand with the exciting launch of a new, state-of-the-art 1,500 sqm freight hub strategically posi...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has confirmed the Manawatū Tararua Highway will be opened to traffic from June 2025, restoring an important connection for communities ...

Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase a major safety upgrade for its Actros truck at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show, held from May 15-18 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhib...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its battery-electric long-haul eActros 600 truck including a semitrailer. Having reversed 124.7 kilom...

Transporting New Zealand says the Coalition Government is making good progress on transport, halfway through their first term and six months since Minister Chris Bishop w...

A new chapter in New Zealand’s industrial evolution is unfolding in the South Island, with the integration of Australasia’s largest planned industrial development and an ...

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform and Vontier company, has announced the debut of its Multi IQ Camera, a next generation AI-powered video telematics ...

The three national road transport associations – National Road Carriers (NRC), NZ Trucking, and Transporting New Zealand (TNZ – have worked together to establish a new, u...

According to Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter, a new $5.6m intersection in Rolleston is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed. The "uneven"...

The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the constructio...

Community consultation has concluded, results have been analysed, and decisions have been made on speed limits for 49 state highway corridors, with most locations set to ...

Late April and early May will see maintenance works underway on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

Roxanne Hilliard, Wellington Transport Alliance Man...

A stretch of State Highway 57 will be closing at night next month while work progresses on the new SH57 / Tararua Road roundabout. 

Crews will be onsite from S...

Road users and residents need to be ready for night works and road closures as road crews carry out maintenance work on State Highway 58, Paremata Road later this month.&...

Transporting New Zealand has told Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at Parliament that goods vehicles should be exempt from time-of-use charging. 

...

Further details on the scope and nature of the collaboration, including the name of the new holding company, are intended to be announced over the coming months. The deal...

Good progress continues to be made on the Northland Expressway, with the emerging preferred corridor for the Te Hana to Port Marsden Highway and the Port Marsden Highway ...

This week I have had the pleasure of being out on the road in the lower North Island meeting with members. Catching up with operators in their yards, hearing how their bu...

This week James Smith, NRC GM of Policy & Advocacy and I appeared at the Transport & Infrastructure Select Committee to discuss our submission on ‘Time of Use Charging’.<...

New Zealand is in the grip of a methamphetamine crisis more severe than ever before. According to The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), results from workplace drug testing in...

Released on the 25th of June 2025 the Draft National Infrastructure Plan provides a warts and all summary of the current state of our infrastructure along with nineteen r...

NZI is set to host the next NZI Truckie Rest Zone at Paengaroa on the 21st of May, offering a vital opportunity for heavy vehicle drivers in the region to take a well-des...

The NZTA are starting a project to tidy up the data in the Transport Service Licence register. About 73% of the 146,000 licences in the register are inactive. Removing th...

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has completed the transfer of safety camera operations from NZ Police.

After a 12-month period of transition, as of ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced the outcome of speed limit reviews recently completed on 16 ‘urban connector’ sections of state highway. 

...

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced formal speed reviews for 16 sections of state highways across the country. This comes in response to com...

Transporting New Zealand is commending NZTA on heeding industry feedback with its latest proposal to not have traffic lights installed at a key intersection on Dunedin’s ...

The Government’s responsible fiscal management has supported the Reserve Bank to keep the Official Cash Rate low, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. 

The Res...

The Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) is set to open this week, marking a significant step forward for road safety and compliance on key freight routes in th...

The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board has given the green light for the Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway to proceed to construction, marking a significan...

In the face of global economic uncertainty and unprecedented trade volatility, I know that Transporting New Zealand needs to be delivering for our members, and the wider ...

Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted a four-day operation last week, targeting driver behaviour and Heavy Motor Vehicle comp...

A stretch of State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway will be closing overnight for 5 nights early next month.

The closures will allow road surface testing to be carr...

As part of the State Highway 1 Papakura to Drury project, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises the two northbound lanes on SH1 between Drury Interchange and the...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has described KiwiRail’s payment of $8 million to a management consultancy firm as unacceptable. 

“We are not criticising McKinsey...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors will undertake road rebuild and subsidence repair works at two locations on State Highway 12 at Matakohe, beginning nex...

The road freight industry is warning the poor state of New Zealand’s roads are having a serious impact on the safety of road users. 

And there are major concer...

Port Marlborough welcomes the Government’s announcement today confirming agreement has been reached on the core infrastructure required to support the new Cook Strait fer...

The announcement of major price hikes at the Port of Auckland has frustrated the road freight sector, who say consumers and exporters will be left footing the bill.

Transporting ...

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 incre...

A good chunk of my week has been taken up with the Port of Auckland’s intended access fee increases in 2026 including attending the Port’s stakeholder meetings laying out...

Continuing our commitment to a sustainable future, Port of Auckland is proud to announce the arrival of a pioneering addition to our heavy machinery fleet: New Zealand’s ...

The Port of Tauranga has lodged a new application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to expedite its ambitious Stella Passage development. This vital infrastructure ...

Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT), Zespri and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have signed a five-year partnership to grow cargo volumes through the Port. 

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After spending last week focused on port charges, this week I joined some of the NRC team in a port ride along, kindly hosted by Marlin Transport. The NRC team regularly ...

A major milestone has been achieved this week with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board approving the business case and signing a partner agreement with Ashburton Distric...

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop has welcomed funding to proceed with groundwork and geotechnical investigations for the next section of the State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay...

A proposed change to the Certificate of Fitness (CoF) framework for motorhomes is not supported by failure rate data and raises safety issues, two leading automotive sect...

Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight driv...

A new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today.

“T...

Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislander connecting New Z...

Improving the resilience of state highways in the top of the South Island continues, with State Highway 63 at Howard Narrows near St Arnaud the next in line for improveme...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are necessary to maximise savings for cons...

New Zealand’s road freight industry is painting a gloomy picture for business, with only a minority expecting their financial situation to improve over the coming year.Read More

The government continues to make good on its promise of improving national and regional roading, with two major projects announced this week which will be well received b...

Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling through the central North Island, visiting NRC members and covering a lot of ground across our beautiful country. The scenery w...

43 equestrians and horses pay their respect to the 43 lives lost whilst riding or driving a horse on New Zealand’s roads as part of Road Safety week 2025.

Recently ...

The Government’s crackdown on drunk drivers is delivering real results with newly released 2024 statistics showing the number of alcohol-related road deaths reducing by n...

Concrete repairs are planned for the Ngaumutawa roundabout on State Highway 2, south of Masterton, next week.

Work crews will be completing night works on Monday an...

The NZ Transport Agency’s Board has endorsed the detailed business case for a new four-lane road in Hamilton which will deliver economic growth for the region, and approv...

The Police are on track to have powers to screen drivers for impairing drugs after legislation to enable roadside drug testing passed its third reading today, Transport M...

Scania has announced a stellar year for 2024, reporting record sales and earnings while making significant strides towards decarbonization. The company's Annual and Susta...

Scania has announced the acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems, including production capabilities, a research and development center, and a team of ...

Scania has announced the launch of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for its trucks, with commercial availability from early 2026.

Promising much faster charging c...

At Bauma 2025, Scania will introduce its new all-electric and hybrid power solutions for the construction and mining sectors, complementing its existing range of fuel-eff...

Scania, a key brand under the Traton Group, has achieved a significant milestone with the rollout of its first prototype vehicle from the Rugao industrial production base...

With a compact footprint, up to 7 percent fuel savings and Scania’s signature engineering intelligence, the new Super 11 engine expands the Super powertrain portfolio to ...

The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway in the countr...

State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary...

State Highway 29 (SH29) Kaimai Range will be closed for 4 nights, from Sunday 15 June to Thursday 19 June, between 8pm and 3.30am each night. These closures are necessary...

A 1-day closure of Pekatahi Bridge is scheduled to take place next Monday 19 May, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, enabling essential deck repairs to take place.  

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to plan ahead for an upcoming three-day closure of SH83 between the Otematata River Bridge and Aviemore Dam Road....

Yesterday NZTA announced that funding is confirmed to build a new deck on the Pekatahi Bridge in the Bay of Plenty. All going well construction is expected to start early...

Over the last few months there’s been plenty of discussion and media reports about speed limits.

In the North Island, NZTA has lifted the speed limit to 100km/h at ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is pleased to confirm that additional funding has been approved for Stage 2 of the State Highway 16 (SH16) Brigham Creek to Waimauk...

TAIC’s Chief Investigator of Accidents, Naveen Kozhuppakalam, says substandard ships represent a real risk to their crew members, to New Zealanders – including coastal an...

The Government is progressing a bold work programme to increase productivity and efficiency through comprehensively reforming New Zealand’s land transport rules, Transpor...

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board’s endorsement of the Tauriko West Road of National Significance investment case is great news for jobs and growth in the wes...

This week is all about the budget, and the government is clearly focused on managing the books as tightly as possible. This is the only sensible course of action when New...

TDX is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Slaughter as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 20 th August 2025. 

Greg brings over 20 years of senior l...

New Zealand's most ambitious road maintenance project ever undertaken is now drawing to a close. 119 lane kilometres of State Highway 1 (SH1) have successfully been rehab...

Churton Park residents wanting to use State Highway 1 at night will have to take a different route to the highway next month.

Three-weeks of night closures for the ...

Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable in...

In a high-stakes legal battle, the advocacy group Movement has taken action in the High Court in Wellington to halt the rollout of speed limit increases across New Zealan...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priorit...

National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the ...

TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton ...

This week I had the pleasure of attending the TR Group launch of its suite of hydrogen trucks including their 50max capable prime mover at Hampton Downs Racetrack. This h...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has shared dashcam footage from members showing some hair-raising near-misses, and says that impatient driving ...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 0.6% in April and is unchanged versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.7%, and is up 1.7% y/y.

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The Light Traffic Index (LTI) continues to bounce around a fairly flat trend, up 0.1% in March and down 0.4% y/y. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.1%, t...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.5% in May and is up 0.3% versus a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 3.0%, and is up 1.7% year on year. ...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% in June and is 0.9% higher than a year ago. The more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) also fell 1.3% in the month, but is up 3.0...

The Tyrewise Grant Fund will invest in innovative projects that lead to higher volumes of New Zealand generated end-of-life tyres being processed into tyre-derived produc...

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd (UD Trucks) is launching UD Trust in New Zealand, a fixed price service plan programme consisting of scheduled service, maintenance and rep...

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, with the order book ope...

Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgr...

Drivers travelling on sections of State Highway 1 on Vivian Street and Kent Terrace can expect smoother journeys ahead, with resurfacing works planned next week.

Th...

Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said moves to right-size New Zealand’s health and safety system were well-intentioned following a ‘quality’ con...

Ahead of Australian Made Week, Volvo Group Australia (Volvo) today marks a pivotal moment for Australian manufacturing, announcing it will build the first-ever Australian...

The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.

“The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of...

I was one of three New Zealanders at the Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology  HVTT18 symposium at Laval University, Quebec, Canada last week. It was a grim time f...

 A few weeks ago, in Heads Up, we ran a story about the closure of the Kinleith Mill and the staff that were available for redeployment. 

There is no disputing...

As part of a broader suite of health and safety reforms, the Government has agreed to a range of changes that will significantly refocus WorkSafe from an enforcement agen...

As New Zealand's economy continues its upward recovery, employers once again face the challenges of skill shortages and the pressing need to access reliable talent from o...

On Sunday, March 30th, 2025, the Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine will again roll into the Tui Brewery grounds in Mangatainoka, offering a dazzling celebration of trucks, ente...

HWR has officially announced the acquisition of Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete (CRMC), marking a significant milestone for both companies. The deal, a share sale schedul...

Over the last six months NRC along with 29 automotive sector organisations have engaged in robust discussions on the future of industry training following the Governments...

As work progresses on a hi-tech weigh station at Taupō, traffic will continue to be managed through works on the surrounding state highways and local roads.

Five si...

The next steps in making State Highway 1 safer on the Kāpiti Coast are underway. Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will soon begin construction of two sets of average speed safety cameras to improve safety in Bay of Plenty.

Average speed sa...

A landmark $3 billion privately funded development in Otago is set to create New Zealand’s largest inland port, boosting the export capacity of the country’s primary indu...

Cummins made history at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the first-ever Australian display of its fully integrated heavy-duty powertrain, showcasing the next evolution i...

In a landmark move set to reshape the commercial vehicle landscape, industry leaders Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have officially launched Coretura AB, a joint venture h...