NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 will be closed to southbound traffic between Twin Coast Discovery Highway and George Street at Hikurangi fr...

Whether farmers are shifting herds by walking on the road or stock transporter, in both cases animals should be taken off green feed onto a hay/straw or silage diet for 4...

South Port in Bluff is facing strike action after port workers rejected a pay offer from management.

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has given notice of 48 hours ...

Spring is upon us, and so too is the summer roadworks programme on Southland’s state highways.

“Two road reconstructions are in the final stages of being completed ...

Work on State Highway 1, Picton Elevation, gets back into gear next Monday (25 March).

Due to the amount and condition of the slip material that needs to be removed...

Upcoming roadworks on State Highway 1 (SH1) near Halletts Bay, between Taupō and Tūrangi, will mean that road users need to plan ahead to ensure they avoid road closure p...

Contractors will resume essential maintenance work on State Highway 1, Weld Pass, in October as the summer maintenance season continues in Marlborough.

The work is ...

Reminder - speed limit changes around the Coromandel: The temporary speed limits on SH25 will be returning to their formal levels soon. This change will only affect SH25 ...

Due to recent bad weather, more time is needed to complete improved safety barriers for State Highway 2 Petone

Contractors will be back on site again on Sunday, Mon...

Regular travellers between Wellington and Wairarapa need to plan ahead for a night closure of State Highway Remutaka Hill in August.

One night closure is planned fo...

Night and day-time closures get underway on State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill next week, with maintenance work planned for the route.

It is deliberately timed for Novemb...

Research commissioned by the Northern Infrastructure Forum shows that if the Cambridge to Piarere (C2P) and Warkworth to Wellsford (W2W) highway investments go ahead, the...

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices, Straitline Canvas has announced their pioneering trial of recycled PVC on truck curtains in N...

A stretch of State Highway 2 will be closed for 3 nights next month just south of Wairoa.

The road, between Ohinepaaka Stream and Waihua River Bridges, will close M...

A stretch of State Highway 54 at Oroua River Bridge (Aorangi) in Feilding will be closing for 3 nights later this month for a range of maintenance work. 

A sig...

New Zealand’s fuel resilience is being strengthened to ensure people and goods keep moving and connected to the world in case of disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Sh...

People who drive between Akaroa and Little River on SH75 might like to diarise some night work coming up between Little River and Barrys Bay, says NZ Transport Agency Wak...

Maintenance work is scheduled to take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) from Manukau to Drury this Sunday 9 June between 9pm and 5am. During this closure, maintenance activi...

The NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck Championship is in action this weekend as the 2024-25 summer motor racing season begins at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon.

The Feild...

Transport experts and policymakers from Asia and the Pacific are calling for stronger regional cooperation and national policies to promote sustainable transport for peop...

A CEO transition is underway at Tainui Group Holdings (TGH). Current CEO Chris Joblin will leave the organisation later this year after close to a decade in the role. He ...

The Coalition Government is taking action to reduce expenditure on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM) while maintaining the safety of workers and road user...

The record levels of breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts has increased by 41%, with over a million tests having been performed so far in 2024...

In a recent statement, Tararua District Mayor Tracey Collis, has strongly opposed the proposed tolls on the new Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway, which would im...

A major change in the scheduling of the maintenance on SH1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has seen the closure of the East Taupō Arterial section of SH1 brought forward to Mon...

A closure of State Highway 2 (SH2) Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR) is required, for 1 direction at a time, over 3 nights starting Monday 4 November between 8pm an...

Volvo electric zero-emission construction machines are now available in New Zealand, offering powerful electric performance with minimal environmental impact.

 ...

TDX, in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), has introduced the latest range of excavators to the New Zealand market, showcasing even greater level...

Trucking companies will need to factor in potential delays after the controversial north Rakaia weigh station in Canterbury opened on Wednesday.

But while complianc...

Teletrac Navman, the connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its Chief Operations and Finan...

Teletrac Navman has launched a new podcast – ‘Mobilising The Future of Fleets’ – to provide an educational resource for fleets transitioning to different energy types and...

Drivers are advised to plan ahead for the next stage of resurfacing the Te Rapa section of SH1C Waikato Expressway, with work switching to the southbound lanes from this ...

Hexagon Purus in partnership with Hino Trucks, proudly announces the launch of Tern, a dedicated zero-emission truck brand along with their inaugural vehicle model, the R...

The first unit of 151 eDaily chassis cabs has been delivered to Tesco, with the remaining units to join its electric IVECO fleet later in the year.

IVECO is support...

Media interest this week was around International Women’s Day, which was Friday last week, and the government scrapping Road to Zero.

It may sound weird but there a...

The new Volvo FH16 is Europe’s most powerful truck but also a very fuel efficient one – and it can run on 100% renewable fuels. On-road tests confirm that the all-new eng...

Last week there was a little media coverage that NZ should have concrete roads and I understand there was some support from our sector.

Concrete roads are not a new...

Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO, National Road Carriers Assn: Spring has sprung, and right on cue on Sunday the temperature gauge on my car dashboard read 20 degrees for the fir...

The heavy transport sector in New Zealand is under financial pressure, with softness in global markets and a subdued domestic economy. Yet, there are some positives for o...

Recent highlights include submissions to MBIE on health and safety and to the Commerce Commission on its Wholesale Supply Inquiry.

That second item may sound bit du...

The Government will introduce legislation this year to enable time of use schemes to be developed to reduce travel times on our busiest roads and boost economic growth, T...

Before I get to discussing the economic downturn, this week has seen some positive historic events for our organisation. On Wednesday, following a lot of work from our me...

With doors opening at 9.00am on Wednesday 13 March to the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition event is set to kick off with a ba...

The much-anticipated TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is set to kick off next Wednesday 13 March with the official opening of...

Three local debuts for new battery electric trucks and the first public appearance of the most anticipated Western Star model for many years were among highlights of the ...

Scholarship opportunities have been announced for the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition by the NZ Trucking Association (NTA) a...

Leading logistics supplier Toll Group has appointed Penske Australia as a strategic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner, contracted to provide over 180 Western ...

Infrastructure New Zealand is pleased to see progress on the first seven Roads of National Significance projects that will be key enablers of future economic activity and...

Toyota has started testing a new hydrogen-fuelled truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s supply operations. 

The truck’s fuel cell system uses mo...

Recently at least two transport operators have hit the headlines for the all the wrong reasons. Failing to look after their people, both fell foul of the Employment Authority and had t...

The upcoming TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is experiencing incredibly strong support not only from industry, sponsors, and...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the launch of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the LEHVF) but says additional...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has opposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s plan to toll the 11.5km Manawatū Tararua Highway,...

National road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand fully supports the introduction of legislation to allow congestion charging, as proposed by Trans...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Coalition Government’s draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS), praisin...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s release of NZTA’s National Land Transport Programme 2024-2027 (NLTP), saying it will ...

The first meeting of the new Transporting New Zealand Board on Tuesday confirmed two important appointments and key plans for 2025.

After the Board considered ...

By popular demand, AutoSense brings sell-out event to Christchurch on 21 February 2025.

AutoSense is excited to announce the return of the NZI-sponsored Transport L...

Transport sector cost pressures continued to ease as activity weakened in the March 2024 quarter according to National Road Carriers Association’s (NRC) cost index tool c...

Tim started as a truck driver 36 years ago. Later in my career I was self-employed for 15 years and then went into transport management. 6.5 of those years was spent work...

TR Group are excited to announce the appointment of Scott Donnelly to the newly established role of New Energy & Emissions Reduction Lead.

With over 20 years of ind...

In a remarkable achievement in sustainability, TR Group has expanded its zero-emission vehicle fleet from just three electric trucks to a staggering 50 in just three year...

We’re delighted to share that TR Group has won the Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation Award at the 2024 Transporting New Zealand Awards. These awards recogni...

Last week, truck drivers navigating the Napier to Taupō road seized the opportunity to pause their long journeys at the NZI Truckie Rest Zone. Many took a moment to enjoy...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is concerned by a Commerce Commission analysis, showing fuel retailers are slow to bring prices down in re...

The latest economic data shows the road transport industry continues to meet market demand, despite tougher economic times, and most companies are successfully withstandi...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s release of targeted actions to improve road safety, focussing on road polici...

According to the latest report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.3% m/m in October, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 3.0%. Heavy traffic is down 0.1% y/y, whi...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.9% month on month in February, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in the month...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% m/m in April, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.3% m/m after falling the previous month. Unusually, the trend in heavy tr...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 1.5% month on month in July, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) recovered much of its June fa...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.4% m/m in May, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.3% month on month.

Light ...

The latest Truckometer report is out and it states that the Light Traffic Index (LTI) was unchanged in November, while the more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2....

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.2% m/m in June, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell a sharp 5.2% m/m on top of a fal...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.6% m/m in August, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 0.7%. Heavy traffic has fallen by 3...

Light Traffic Drops as Heavy Traffic Shows Mixed Signals. In a concerning sign for the economy, the latest data from the Light Traffic Index (LTI) and Heavy Traffic Index...

Last week I travelled to Wellington to met with the Minister of Transport Simeon Brown and with the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Transport, Audrey Sonerson.

T...

People using the Haast Pass South Westland route between Makarora in Otago and Haast township in South Westland will face lengthy delays next week on Tuesday, 19 March.&n...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of UD Trucks' flagship heavy-duty Quon, which went on sale in 2004.

Twenty years ago, Quon was introduced to the world to help ...

New Long Wheelbase Quon offers up to 18 pallets in length. A game changer for general cargo and construction transport in New Zealand.

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Lt...

Road Freight Peak Body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the announcement from Transport Minister Simeon Brown that legislation moving all light vehic...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists in south Auckland to plan ahead due to a 4 week closure of the State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura northbound off-...

To progress finishing work on the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway, overnight closures of SH1 are required during May.

The closures will be in place for bot...

Overnight maintenance work to install a moveable barrier on SH18 Upper Harbour Bridge will take place from Monday 3 June (King's Birthday) to Tuesday 11 June between 9pm ...

New dates and times for these works have now been confirmed. Work crews will resume replacing median barriers near the State Highway 2 Petone Overbridge on Monday, 3 June...

Teletrac Navman has revealed major updates to its alternative energy product portfolio that will enable fleets to strategically plan, implement, and track the transition ...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has welcomed this week’s decision by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) which has ruled against Lyttelton Port Company’s (L...

A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from tra...

The Volvo Group has announced that it will build a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico to supplement the Group’s U.S. production. The plant will provide ad...

Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the...

Volvo delivered more trucks than ever in 2023 with global deliveries amounting to 145,395 trucks, supported by strong market shares around the world. The company also con...

Volvo New Zealand has announced sales start for the revamped heavy duty range. The new Euro 6 lineup arrives with a raft of new features as well as the powerful new D17 e...

Cambridge/Moffat roads: Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road Overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko continues. Until early April 2024, there is a full ...

A plan representing $11.8 billion of transport priorities over the next 3–6 years has been adopted by Waikato Regional Council.

The Waikato Regional Land Transport ...

The Government has tasked NZTA with considering two potential options for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing in Auckland with technical work expected to begin in co...

WasteCo Group Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of David Peterson as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 26, 2024. David brings a wealth of exp...

The annual grape harvest is beginning in Marlborough and that means drivers taking a little more care on the roads as grapes are picked and transported to the various win...

Weichai Power, a Chinese powertrain supplier, has unveiled a diesel engine that it reports has a record-breaking intrinsic thermal efficiency of 53.09%.

Weichai Pow...

Westpac NZ has launched a new Sustainable Equipment Finance Loan, supporting Kiwi businesses to reduce their climate impacts. 

The new loan provides a competit...

This week I met with Minister for Infrastructure, the Hon. Chris Bishop at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Two hot topics came up:

- How can we build infrastructu...

We’ll take it as a win!

Recently some of our members started ringing in with issues about the Fernhill Bridge (Ngaruroro River Bridge) on SH 50 south of Napier. Wei...

I find ANZAC Day one of the most sobering holidays on our national calendar. The thought that over half of the 20,000 Australian and New Zealand troops that landed at Gal...

I never thought I’d be referring to Taylor Swift in one of my blogs, but I read this week about the deepfake scandal and it resonated with me.

It resonated because ...

There were two big highlights in the last week, one for our industry and one for the country.

The industry one was presenting a bravery award to Hall’s driver Tony ...

Winstone Aggregates, a subsidiary of Fletcher Building, has recently taken possession of New Zealand's largest e-dumper, which is currently being trialed at their Belmont...

Unlocking economic growth and land for housing are critical elements of the Government’s plan for our transport network, and planned upgrades to State Highway 29 (SH29) n...

Myself and our policy advisor Billy Clemens had a meeting with Transport Minister Simeon Brown yesterday that went very well.

He actually seemed even more upbeat th...

Mangamuka Gorge, the ‘infamous’ section of State Highway 1 in Northland, is expected to reopen by Christmas after a closure that has lasted over two years. This crucial r...

The Government’s announcement that the Road User Charges (RUC) exemption for light electric vehicles and plug in hybrids will end in April is good news for the state of t...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 will be closed to southbound traffic between Twin Coast Discovery Highway and George Street at Hikurangi fr...

Whether farmers are shifting herds by walking on the road or stock transporter, in both cases animals should be taken off green feed onto a hay/straw or silage diet for 4...

South Port in Bluff is facing strike action after port workers rejected a pay offer from management.

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has given notice of 48 hours ...

Spring is upon us, and so too is the summer roadworks programme on Southland’s state highways.

“Two road reconstructions are in the final stages of being completed ...

Work on State Highway 1, Picton Elevation, gets back into gear next Monday (25 March).

Due to the amount and condition of the slip material that needs to be removed...

Upcoming roadworks on State Highway 1 (SH1) near Halletts Bay, between Taupō and Tūrangi, will mean that road users need to plan ahead to ensure they avoid road closure p...

Contractors will resume essential maintenance work on State Highway 1, Weld Pass, in October as the summer maintenance season continues in Marlborough.

The work is ...

Reminder - speed limit changes around the Coromandel: The temporary speed limits on SH25 will be returning to their formal levels soon. This change will only affect SH25 ...

Due to recent bad weather, more time is needed to complete improved safety barriers for State Highway 2 Petone

Contractors will be back on site again on Sunday, Mon...

Regular travellers between Wellington and Wairarapa need to plan ahead for a night closure of State Highway Remutaka Hill in August.

One night closure is planned fo...

Night and day-time closures get underway on State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill next week, with maintenance work planned for the route.

It is deliberately timed for Novemb...

Research commissioned by the Northern Infrastructure Forum shows that if the Cambridge to Piarere (C2P) and Warkworth to Wellsford (W2W) highway investments go ahead, the...

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices, Straitline Canvas has announced their pioneering trial of recycled PVC on truck curtains in N...

A stretch of State Highway 2 will be closed for 3 nights next month just south of Wairoa.

The road, between Ohinepaaka Stream and Waihua River Bridges, will close M...

A stretch of State Highway 54 at Oroua River Bridge (Aorangi) in Feilding will be closing for 3 nights later this month for a range of maintenance work. 

A sig...

New Zealand’s fuel resilience is being strengthened to ensure people and goods keep moving and connected to the world in case of disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Sh...

People who drive between Akaroa and Little River on SH75 might like to diarise some night work coming up between Little River and Barrys Bay, says NZ Transport Agency Wak...

Maintenance work is scheduled to take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) from Manukau to Drury this Sunday 9 June between 9pm and 5am. During this closure, maintenance activi...

The NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck Championship is in action this weekend as the 2024-25 summer motor racing season begins at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon.

The Feild...

Transport experts and policymakers from Asia and the Pacific are calling for stronger regional cooperation and national policies to promote sustainable transport for peop...

A CEO transition is underway at Tainui Group Holdings (TGH). Current CEO Chris Joblin will leave the organisation later this year after close to a decade in the role. He ...

The Coalition Government is taking action to reduce expenditure on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM) while maintaining the safety of workers and road user...

The record levels of breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts has increased by 41%, with over a million tests having been performed so far in 2024...

In a recent statement, Tararua District Mayor Tracey Collis, has strongly opposed the proposed tolls on the new Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway, which would im...

A major change in the scheduling of the maintenance on SH1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has seen the closure of the East Taupō Arterial section of SH1 brought forward to Mon...

A closure of State Highway 2 (SH2) Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR) is required, for 1 direction at a time, over 3 nights starting Monday 4 November between 8pm an...

Volvo electric zero-emission construction machines are now available in New Zealand, offering powerful electric performance with minimal environmental impact.

 ...

TDX, in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), has introduced the latest range of excavators to the New Zealand market, showcasing even greater level...

Trucking companies will need to factor in potential delays after the controversial north Rakaia weigh station in Canterbury opened on Wednesday.

But while complianc...

Teletrac Navman, the connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its Chief Operations and Finan...

Teletrac Navman has launched a new podcast – ‘Mobilising The Future of Fleets’ – to provide an educational resource for fleets transitioning to different energy types and...

Drivers are advised to plan ahead for the next stage of resurfacing the Te Rapa section of SH1C Waikato Expressway, with work switching to the southbound lanes from this ...

Hexagon Purus in partnership with Hino Trucks, proudly announces the launch of Tern, a dedicated zero-emission truck brand along with their inaugural vehicle model, the R...

The first unit of 151 eDaily chassis cabs has been delivered to Tesco, with the remaining units to join its electric IVECO fleet later in the year.

IVECO is support...

Media interest this week was around International Women’s Day, which was Friday last week, and the government scrapping Road to Zero.

It may sound weird but there a...

The new Volvo FH16 is Europe’s most powerful truck but also a very fuel efficient one – and it can run on 100% renewable fuels. On-road tests confirm that the all-new eng...

Last week there was a little media coverage that NZ should have concrete roads and I understand there was some support from our sector.

Concrete roads are not a new...

Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO, National Road Carriers Assn: Spring has sprung, and right on cue on Sunday the temperature gauge on my car dashboard read 20 degrees for the fir...

The heavy transport sector in New Zealand is under financial pressure, with softness in global markets and a subdued domestic economy. Yet, there are some positives for o...

Recent highlights include submissions to MBIE on health and safety and to the Commerce Commission on its Wholesale Supply Inquiry.

That second item may sound bit du...

The Government will introduce legislation this year to enable time of use schemes to be developed to reduce travel times on our busiest roads and boost economic growth, T...

Before I get to discussing the economic downturn, this week has seen some positive historic events for our organisation. On Wednesday, following a lot of work from our me...

With doors opening at 9.00am on Wednesday 13 March to the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition event is set to kick off with a ba...

The much-anticipated TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is set to kick off next Wednesday 13 March with the official opening of...

Three local debuts for new battery electric trucks and the first public appearance of the most anticipated Western Star model for many years were among highlights of the ...

Scholarship opportunities have been announced for the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition by the NZ Trucking Association (NTA) a...

Leading logistics supplier Toll Group has appointed Penske Australia as a strategic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner, contracted to provide over 180 Western ...

Infrastructure New Zealand is pleased to see progress on the first seven Roads of National Significance projects that will be key enablers of future economic activity and...

Toyota has started testing a new hydrogen-fuelled truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s supply operations. 

The truck’s fuel cell system uses mo...

Recently at least two transport operators have hit the headlines for the all the wrong reasons. Failing to look after their people, both fell foul of the Employment Authority and had t...

The upcoming TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is experiencing incredibly strong support not only from industry, sponsors, and...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the launch of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the LEHVF) but says additional...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has opposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s plan to toll the 11.5km Manawatū Tararua Highway,...

National road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand fully supports the introduction of legislation to allow congestion charging, as proposed by Trans...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Coalition Government’s draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS), praisin...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s release of NZTA’s National Land Transport Programme 2024-2027 (NLTP), saying it will ...

The first meeting of the new Transporting New Zealand Board on Tuesday confirmed two important appointments and key plans for 2025.

After the Board considered ...

By popular demand, AutoSense brings sell-out event to Christchurch on 21 February 2025.

AutoSense is excited to announce the return of the NZI-sponsored Transport L...

Transport sector cost pressures continued to ease as activity weakened in the March 2024 quarter according to National Road Carriers Association’s (NRC) cost index tool c...

Tim started as a truck driver 36 years ago. Later in my career I was self-employed for 15 years and then went into transport management. 6.5 of those years was spent work...

TR Group are excited to announce the appointment of Scott Donnelly to the newly established role of New Energy & Emissions Reduction Lead.

With over 20 years of ind...

In a remarkable achievement in sustainability, TR Group has expanded its zero-emission vehicle fleet from just three electric trucks to a staggering 50 in just three year...

We’re delighted to share that TR Group has won the Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation Award at the 2024 Transporting New Zealand Awards. These awards recogni...

Last week, truck drivers navigating the Napier to Taupō road seized the opportunity to pause their long journeys at the NZI Truckie Rest Zone. Many took a moment to enjoy...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is concerned by a Commerce Commission analysis, showing fuel retailers are slow to bring prices down in re...

The latest economic data shows the road transport industry continues to meet market demand, despite tougher economic times, and most companies are successfully withstandi...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s release of targeted actions to improve road safety, focussing on road polici...

According to the latest report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.3% m/m in October, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 3.0%. Heavy traffic is down 0.1% y/y, whi...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.9% month on month in February, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in the month...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% m/m in April, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.3% m/m after falling the previous month. Unusually, the trend in heavy tr...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 1.5% month on month in July, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) recovered much of its June fa...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.4% m/m in May, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.3% month on month.

Light ...

The latest Truckometer report is out and it states that the Light Traffic Index (LTI) was unchanged in November, while the more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2....

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.2% m/m in June, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell a sharp 5.2% m/m on top of a fal...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.6% m/m in August, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 0.7%. Heavy traffic has fallen by 3...

Light Traffic Drops as Heavy Traffic Shows Mixed Signals. In a concerning sign for the economy, the latest data from the Light Traffic Index (LTI) and Heavy Traffic Index...

Last week I travelled to Wellington to met with the Minister of Transport Simeon Brown and with the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Transport, Audrey Sonerson.

T...

People using the Haast Pass South Westland route between Makarora in Otago and Haast township in South Westland will face lengthy delays next week on Tuesday, 19 March.&n...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of UD Trucks' flagship heavy-duty Quon, which went on sale in 2004.

Twenty years ago, Quon was introduced to the world to help ...

New Long Wheelbase Quon offers up to 18 pallets in length. A game changer for general cargo and construction transport in New Zealand.

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Lt...

Road Freight Peak Body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the announcement from Transport Minister Simeon Brown that legislation moving all light vehic...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists in south Auckland to plan ahead due to a 4 week closure of the State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura northbound off-...

To progress finishing work on the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway, overnight closures of SH1 are required during May.

The closures will be in place for bot...

Overnight maintenance work to install a moveable barrier on SH18 Upper Harbour Bridge will take place from Monday 3 June (King's Birthday) to Tuesday 11 June between 9pm ...

New dates and times for these works have now been confirmed. Work crews will resume replacing median barriers near the State Highway 2 Petone Overbridge on Monday, 3 June...

Teletrac Navman has revealed major updates to its alternative energy product portfolio that will enable fleets to strategically plan, implement, and track the transition ...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has welcomed this week’s decision by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) which has ruled against Lyttelton Port Company’s (L...

A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from tra...

The Volvo Group has announced that it will build a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico to supplement the Group’s U.S. production. The plant will provide ad...

Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the...

Volvo delivered more trucks than ever in 2023 with global deliveries amounting to 145,395 trucks, supported by strong market shares around the world. The company also con...

Volvo New Zealand has announced sales start for the revamped heavy duty range. The new Euro 6 lineup arrives with a raft of new features as well as the powerful new D17 e...

Cambridge/Moffat roads: Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road Overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko continues. Until early April 2024, there is a full ...

A plan representing $11.8 billion of transport priorities over the next 3–6 years has been adopted by Waikato Regional Council.

The Waikato Regional Land Transport ...

The Government has tasked NZTA with considering two potential options for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing in Auckland with technical work expected to begin in co...

WasteCo Group Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of David Peterson as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 26, 2024. David brings a wealth of exp...

The annual grape harvest is beginning in Marlborough and that means drivers taking a little more care on the roads as grapes are picked and transported to the various win...

Weichai Power, a Chinese powertrain supplier, has unveiled a diesel engine that it reports has a record-breaking intrinsic thermal efficiency of 53.09%.

Weichai Pow...

Westpac NZ has launched a new Sustainable Equipment Finance Loan, supporting Kiwi businesses to reduce their climate impacts. 

The new loan provides a competit...

This week I met with Minister for Infrastructure, the Hon. Chris Bishop at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Two hot topics came up:

- How can we build infrastructu...

We’ll take it as a win!

Recently some of our members started ringing in with issues about the Fernhill Bridge (Ngaruroro River Bridge) on SH 50 south of Napier. Wei...

I find ANZAC Day one of the most sobering holidays on our national calendar. The thought that over half of the 20,000 Australian and New Zealand troops that landed at Gal...

I never thought I’d be referring to Taylor Swift in one of my blogs, but I read this week about the deepfake scandal and it resonated with me.

It resonated because ...

There were two big highlights in the last week, one for our industry and one for the country.

The industry one was presenting a bravery award to Hall’s driver Tony ...

Winstone Aggregates, a subsidiary of Fletcher Building, has recently taken possession of New Zealand's largest e-dumper, which is currently being trialed at their Belmont...

Unlocking economic growth and land for housing are critical elements of the Government’s plan for our transport network, and planned upgrades to State Highway 29 (SH29) n...

Myself and our policy advisor Billy Clemens had a meeting with Transport Minister Simeon Brown yesterday that went very well.

He actually seemed even more upbeat th...

Mangamuka Gorge, the ‘infamous’ section of State Highway 1 in Northland, is expected to reopen by Christmas after a closure that has lasted over two years. This crucial r...

The Government’s announcement that the Road User Charges (RUC) exemption for light electric vehicles and plug in hybrids will end in April is good news for the state of t...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 will be closed to southbound traffic between Twin Coast Discovery Highway and George Street at Hikurangi fr...

Whether farmers are shifting herds by walking on the road or stock transporter, in both cases animals should be taken off green feed onto a hay/straw or silage diet for 4...

South Port in Bluff is facing strike action after port workers rejected a pay offer from management.

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has given notice of 48 hours ...

Spring is upon us, and so too is the summer roadworks programme on Southland’s state highways.

“Two road reconstructions are in the final stages of being completed ...

Work on State Highway 1, Picton Elevation, gets back into gear next Monday (25 March).

Due to the amount and condition of the slip material that needs to be removed...

Upcoming roadworks on State Highway 1 (SH1) near Halletts Bay, between Taupō and Tūrangi, will mean that road users need to plan ahead to ensure they avoid road closure p...

Contractors will resume essential maintenance work on State Highway 1, Weld Pass, in October as the summer maintenance season continues in Marlborough.

The work is ...

Reminder - speed limit changes around the Coromandel: The temporary speed limits on SH25 will be returning to their formal levels soon. This change will only affect SH25 ...

Due to recent bad weather, more time is needed to complete improved safety barriers for State Highway 2 Petone

Contractors will be back on site again on Sunday, Mon...

Regular travellers between Wellington and Wairarapa need to plan ahead for a night closure of State Highway Remutaka Hill in August.

One night closure is planned fo...

Night and day-time closures get underway on State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill next week, with maintenance work planned for the route.

It is deliberately timed for Novemb...

Research commissioned by the Northern Infrastructure Forum shows that if the Cambridge to Piarere (C2P) and Warkworth to Wellsford (W2W) highway investments go ahead, the...

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices, Straitline Canvas has announced their pioneering trial of recycled PVC on truck curtains in N...

A stretch of State Highway 2 will be closed for 3 nights next month just south of Wairoa.

The road, between Ohinepaaka Stream and Waihua River Bridges, will close M...

A stretch of State Highway 54 at Oroua River Bridge (Aorangi) in Feilding will be closing for 3 nights later this month for a range of maintenance work. 

A sig...

New Zealand’s fuel resilience is being strengthened to ensure people and goods keep moving and connected to the world in case of disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Sh...

People who drive between Akaroa and Little River on SH75 might like to diarise some night work coming up between Little River and Barrys Bay, says NZ Transport Agency Wak...

Maintenance work is scheduled to take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) from Manukau to Drury this Sunday 9 June between 9pm and 5am. During this closure, maintenance activi...

The NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck Championship is in action this weekend as the 2024-25 summer motor racing season begins at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon.

The Feild...

Transport experts and policymakers from Asia and the Pacific are calling for stronger regional cooperation and national policies to promote sustainable transport for peop...

A CEO transition is underway at Tainui Group Holdings (TGH). Current CEO Chris Joblin will leave the organisation later this year after close to a decade in the role. He ...

The Coalition Government is taking action to reduce expenditure on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM) while maintaining the safety of workers and road user...

The record levels of breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts has increased by 41%, with over a million tests having been performed so far in 2024...

In a recent statement, Tararua District Mayor Tracey Collis, has strongly opposed the proposed tolls on the new Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway, which would im...

A major change in the scheduling of the maintenance on SH1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has seen the closure of the East Taupō Arterial section of SH1 brought forward to Mon...

A closure of State Highway 2 (SH2) Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR) is required, for 1 direction at a time, over 3 nights starting Monday 4 November between 8pm an...

Volvo electric zero-emission construction machines are now available in New Zealand, offering powerful electric performance with minimal environmental impact.

 ...

TDX, in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), has introduced the latest range of excavators to the New Zealand market, showcasing even greater level...

Trucking companies will need to factor in potential delays after the controversial north Rakaia weigh station in Canterbury opened on Wednesday.

But while complianc...

Teletrac Navman, the connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its Chief Operations and Finan...

Teletrac Navman has launched a new podcast – ‘Mobilising The Future of Fleets’ – to provide an educational resource for fleets transitioning to different energy types and...

Drivers are advised to plan ahead for the next stage of resurfacing the Te Rapa section of SH1C Waikato Expressway, with work switching to the southbound lanes from this ...

Hexagon Purus in partnership with Hino Trucks, proudly announces the launch of Tern, a dedicated zero-emission truck brand along with their inaugural vehicle model, the R...

The first unit of 151 eDaily chassis cabs has been delivered to Tesco, with the remaining units to join its electric IVECO fleet later in the year.

IVECO is support...

Media interest this week was around International Women’s Day, which was Friday last week, and the government scrapping Road to Zero.

It may sound weird but there a...

The new Volvo FH16 is Europe’s most powerful truck but also a very fuel efficient one – and it can run on 100% renewable fuels. On-road tests confirm that the all-new eng...

Last week there was a little media coverage that NZ should have concrete roads and I understand there was some support from our sector.

Concrete roads are not a new...

Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO, National Road Carriers Assn: Spring has sprung, and right on cue on Sunday the temperature gauge on my car dashboard read 20 degrees for the fir...

The heavy transport sector in New Zealand is under financial pressure, with softness in global markets and a subdued domestic economy. Yet, there are some positives for o...

Recent highlights include submissions to MBIE on health and safety and to the Commerce Commission on its Wholesale Supply Inquiry.

That second item may sound bit du...

The Government will introduce legislation this year to enable time of use schemes to be developed to reduce travel times on our busiest roads and boost economic growth, T...

Before I get to discussing the economic downturn, this week has seen some positive historic events for our organisation. On Wednesday, following a lot of work from our me...

With doors opening at 9.00am on Wednesday 13 March to the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition event is set to kick off with a ba...

The much-anticipated TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is set to kick off next Wednesday 13 March with the official opening of...

Three local debuts for new battery electric trucks and the first public appearance of the most anticipated Western Star model for many years were among highlights of the ...

Scholarship opportunities have been announced for the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition by the NZ Trucking Association (NTA) a...

Leading logistics supplier Toll Group has appointed Penske Australia as a strategic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner, contracted to provide over 180 Western ...

Infrastructure New Zealand is pleased to see progress on the first seven Roads of National Significance projects that will be key enablers of future economic activity and...

Toyota has started testing a new hydrogen-fuelled truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s supply operations. 

The truck’s fuel cell system uses mo...

Recently at least two transport operators have hit the headlines for the all the wrong reasons. Failing to look after their people, both fell foul of the Employment Authority and had t...

The upcoming TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is experiencing incredibly strong support not only from industry, sponsors, and...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the launch of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the LEHVF) but says additional...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has opposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s plan to toll the 11.5km Manawatū Tararua Highway,...

National road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand fully supports the introduction of legislation to allow congestion charging, as proposed by Trans...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Coalition Government’s draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS), praisin...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s release of NZTA’s National Land Transport Programme 2024-2027 (NLTP), saying it will ...

The first meeting of the new Transporting New Zealand Board on Tuesday confirmed two important appointments and key plans for 2025.

After the Board considered ...

By popular demand, AutoSense brings sell-out event to Christchurch on 21 February 2025.

AutoSense is excited to announce the return of the NZI-sponsored Transport L...

Transport sector cost pressures continued to ease as activity weakened in the March 2024 quarter according to National Road Carriers Association’s (NRC) cost index tool c...

Tim started as a truck driver 36 years ago. Later in my career I was self-employed for 15 years and then went into transport management. 6.5 of those years was spent work...

TR Group are excited to announce the appointment of Scott Donnelly to the newly established role of New Energy & Emissions Reduction Lead.

With over 20 years of ind...

In a remarkable achievement in sustainability, TR Group has expanded its zero-emission vehicle fleet from just three electric trucks to a staggering 50 in just three year...

We’re delighted to share that TR Group has won the Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation Award at the 2024 Transporting New Zealand Awards. These awards recogni...

Last week, truck drivers navigating the Napier to Taupō road seized the opportunity to pause their long journeys at the NZI Truckie Rest Zone. Many took a moment to enjoy...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is concerned by a Commerce Commission analysis, showing fuel retailers are slow to bring prices down in re...

The latest economic data shows the road transport industry continues to meet market demand, despite tougher economic times, and most companies are successfully withstandi...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s release of targeted actions to improve road safety, focussing on road polici...

According to the latest report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.3% m/m in October, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 3.0%. Heavy traffic is down 0.1% y/y, whi...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.9% month on month in February, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in the month...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% m/m in April, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.3% m/m after falling the previous month. Unusually, the trend in heavy tr...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 1.5% month on month in July, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) recovered much of its June fa...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.4% m/m in May, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.3% month on month.

Light ...

The latest Truckometer report is out and it states that the Light Traffic Index (LTI) was unchanged in November, while the more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2....

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.2% m/m in June, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell a sharp 5.2% m/m on top of a fal...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.6% m/m in August, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 0.7%. Heavy traffic has fallen by 3...

Light Traffic Drops as Heavy Traffic Shows Mixed Signals. In a concerning sign for the economy, the latest data from the Light Traffic Index (LTI) and Heavy Traffic Index...

Last week I travelled to Wellington to met with the Minister of Transport Simeon Brown and with the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Transport, Audrey Sonerson.

T...

People using the Haast Pass South Westland route between Makarora in Otago and Haast township in South Westland will face lengthy delays next week on Tuesday, 19 March.&n...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of UD Trucks' flagship heavy-duty Quon, which went on sale in 2004.

Twenty years ago, Quon was introduced to the world to help ...

New Long Wheelbase Quon offers up to 18 pallets in length. A game changer for general cargo and construction transport in New Zealand.

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Lt...

Road Freight Peak Body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the announcement from Transport Minister Simeon Brown that legislation moving all light vehic...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists in south Auckland to plan ahead due to a 4 week closure of the State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura northbound off-...

To progress finishing work on the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway, overnight closures of SH1 are required during May.

The closures will be in place for bot...

Overnight maintenance work to install a moveable barrier on SH18 Upper Harbour Bridge will take place from Monday 3 June (King's Birthday) to Tuesday 11 June between 9pm ...

New dates and times for these works have now been confirmed. Work crews will resume replacing median barriers near the State Highway 2 Petone Overbridge on Monday, 3 June...

Teletrac Navman has revealed major updates to its alternative energy product portfolio that will enable fleets to strategically plan, implement, and track the transition ...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has welcomed this week’s decision by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) which has ruled against Lyttelton Port Company’s (L...

A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from tra...

The Volvo Group has announced that it will build a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico to supplement the Group’s U.S. production. The plant will provide ad...

Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the...

Volvo delivered more trucks than ever in 2023 with global deliveries amounting to 145,395 trucks, supported by strong market shares around the world. The company also con...

Volvo New Zealand has announced sales start for the revamped heavy duty range. The new Euro 6 lineup arrives with a raft of new features as well as the powerful new D17 e...

Cambridge/Moffat roads: Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road Overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko continues. Until early April 2024, there is a full ...

A plan representing $11.8 billion of transport priorities over the next 3–6 years has been adopted by Waikato Regional Council.

The Waikato Regional Land Transport ...

The Government has tasked NZTA with considering two potential options for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing in Auckland with technical work expected to begin in co...

WasteCo Group Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of David Peterson as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 26, 2024. David brings a wealth of exp...

The annual grape harvest is beginning in Marlborough and that means drivers taking a little more care on the roads as grapes are picked and transported to the various win...

Weichai Power, a Chinese powertrain supplier, has unveiled a diesel engine that it reports has a record-breaking intrinsic thermal efficiency of 53.09%.

Weichai Pow...

Westpac NZ has launched a new Sustainable Equipment Finance Loan, supporting Kiwi businesses to reduce their climate impacts. 

The new loan provides a competit...

This week I met with Minister for Infrastructure, the Hon. Chris Bishop at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Two hot topics came up:

- How can we build infrastructu...

We’ll take it as a win!

Recently some of our members started ringing in with issues about the Fernhill Bridge (Ngaruroro River Bridge) on SH 50 south of Napier. Wei...

I find ANZAC Day one of the most sobering holidays on our national calendar. The thought that over half of the 20,000 Australian and New Zealand troops that landed at Gal...

I never thought I’d be referring to Taylor Swift in one of my blogs, but I read this week about the deepfake scandal and it resonated with me.

It resonated because ...

There were two big highlights in the last week, one for our industry and one for the country.

The industry one was presenting a bravery award to Hall’s driver Tony ...

Winstone Aggregates, a subsidiary of Fletcher Building, has recently taken possession of New Zealand's largest e-dumper, which is currently being trialed at their Belmont...

Unlocking economic growth and land for housing are critical elements of the Government’s plan for our transport network, and planned upgrades to State Highway 29 (SH29) n...

Myself and our policy advisor Billy Clemens had a meeting with Transport Minister Simeon Brown yesterday that went very well.

He actually seemed even more upbeat th...

Mangamuka Gorge, the ‘infamous’ section of State Highway 1 in Northland, is expected to reopen by Christmas after a closure that has lasted over two years. This crucial r...

The Government’s announcement that the Road User Charges (RUC) exemption for light electric vehicles and plug in hybrids will end in April is good news for the state of t...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 will be closed to southbound traffic between Twin Coast Discovery Highway and George Street at Hikurangi fr...

Whether farmers are shifting herds by walking on the road or stock transporter, in both cases animals should be taken off green feed onto a hay/straw or silage diet for 4...

South Port in Bluff is facing strike action after port workers rejected a pay offer from management.

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has given notice of 48 hours ...

Spring is upon us, and so too is the summer roadworks programme on Southland’s state highways.

“Two road reconstructions are in the final stages of being completed ...

Work on State Highway 1, Picton Elevation, gets back into gear next Monday (25 March).

Due to the amount and condition of the slip material that needs to be removed...

Upcoming roadworks on State Highway 1 (SH1) near Halletts Bay, between Taupō and Tūrangi, will mean that road users need to plan ahead to ensure they avoid road closure p...

Contractors will resume essential maintenance work on State Highway 1, Weld Pass, in October as the summer maintenance season continues in Marlborough.

The work is ...

Reminder - speed limit changes around the Coromandel: The temporary speed limits on SH25 will be returning to their formal levels soon. This change will only affect SH25 ...

Due to recent bad weather, more time is needed to complete improved safety barriers for State Highway 2 Petone

Contractors will be back on site again on Sunday, Mon...

Regular travellers between Wellington and Wairarapa need to plan ahead for a night closure of State Highway Remutaka Hill in August.

One night closure is planned fo...

Night and day-time closures get underway on State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill next week, with maintenance work planned for the route.

It is deliberately timed for Novemb...

Research commissioned by the Northern Infrastructure Forum shows that if the Cambridge to Piarere (C2P) and Warkworth to Wellsford (W2W) highway investments go ahead, the...

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices, Straitline Canvas has announced their pioneering trial of recycled PVC on truck curtains in N...

A stretch of State Highway 2 will be closed for 3 nights next month just south of Wairoa.

The road, between Ohinepaaka Stream and Waihua River Bridges, will close M...

A stretch of State Highway 54 at Oroua River Bridge (Aorangi) in Feilding will be closing for 3 nights later this month for a range of maintenance work. 

A sig...

New Zealand’s fuel resilience is being strengthened to ensure people and goods keep moving and connected to the world in case of disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Sh...

People who drive between Akaroa and Little River on SH75 might like to diarise some night work coming up between Little River and Barrys Bay, says NZ Transport Agency Wak...

Maintenance work is scheduled to take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) from Manukau to Drury this Sunday 9 June between 9pm and 5am. During this closure, maintenance activi...

The NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck Championship is in action this weekend as the 2024-25 summer motor racing season begins at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon.

The Feild...

Transport experts and policymakers from Asia and the Pacific are calling for stronger regional cooperation and national policies to promote sustainable transport for peop...

A CEO transition is underway at Tainui Group Holdings (TGH). Current CEO Chris Joblin will leave the organisation later this year after close to a decade in the role. He ...

The Coalition Government is taking action to reduce expenditure on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM) while maintaining the safety of workers and road user...

The record levels of breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts has increased by 41%, with over a million tests having been performed so far in 2024...

In a recent statement, Tararua District Mayor Tracey Collis, has strongly opposed the proposed tolls on the new Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway, which would im...

A major change in the scheduling of the maintenance on SH1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has seen the closure of the East Taupō Arterial section of SH1 brought forward to Mon...

A closure of State Highway 2 (SH2) Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR) is required, for 1 direction at a time, over 3 nights starting Monday 4 November between 8pm an...

Volvo electric zero-emission construction machines are now available in New Zealand, offering powerful electric performance with minimal environmental impact.

 ...

TDX, in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), has introduced the latest range of excavators to the New Zealand market, showcasing even greater level...

Trucking companies will need to factor in potential delays after the controversial north Rakaia weigh station in Canterbury opened on Wednesday.

But while complianc...

Teletrac Navman, the connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its Chief Operations and Finan...

Teletrac Navman has launched a new podcast – ‘Mobilising The Future of Fleets’ – to provide an educational resource for fleets transitioning to different energy types and...

Drivers are advised to plan ahead for the next stage of resurfacing the Te Rapa section of SH1C Waikato Expressway, with work switching to the southbound lanes from this ...

Hexagon Purus in partnership with Hino Trucks, proudly announces the launch of Tern, a dedicated zero-emission truck brand along with their inaugural vehicle model, the R...

The first unit of 151 eDaily chassis cabs has been delivered to Tesco, with the remaining units to join its electric IVECO fleet later in the year.

IVECO is support...

Media interest this week was around International Women’s Day, which was Friday last week, and the government scrapping Road to Zero.

It may sound weird but there a...

The new Volvo FH16 is Europe’s most powerful truck but also a very fuel efficient one – and it can run on 100% renewable fuels. On-road tests confirm that the all-new eng...

Last week there was a little media coverage that NZ should have concrete roads and I understand there was some support from our sector.

Concrete roads are not a new...

Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO, National Road Carriers Assn: Spring has sprung, and right on cue on Sunday the temperature gauge on my car dashboard read 20 degrees for the fir...

The heavy transport sector in New Zealand is under financial pressure, with softness in global markets and a subdued domestic economy. Yet, there are some positives for o...

Recent highlights include submissions to MBIE on health and safety and to the Commerce Commission on its Wholesale Supply Inquiry.

That second item may sound bit du...

The Government will introduce legislation this year to enable time of use schemes to be developed to reduce travel times on our busiest roads and boost economic growth, T...

Before I get to discussing the economic downturn, this week has seen some positive historic events for our organisation. On Wednesday, following a lot of work from our me...

With doors opening at 9.00am on Wednesday 13 March to the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition event is set to kick off with a ba...

The much-anticipated TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is set to kick off next Wednesday 13 March with the official opening of...

Three local debuts for new battery electric trucks and the first public appearance of the most anticipated Western Star model for many years were among highlights of the ...

Scholarship opportunities have been announced for the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition by the NZ Trucking Association (NTA) a...

Leading logistics supplier Toll Group has appointed Penske Australia as a strategic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner, contracted to provide over 180 Western ...

Infrastructure New Zealand is pleased to see progress on the first seven Roads of National Significance projects that will be key enablers of future economic activity and...

Toyota has started testing a new hydrogen-fuelled truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s supply operations. 

The truck’s fuel cell system uses mo...

Recently at least two transport operators have hit the headlines for the all the wrong reasons. Failing to look after their people, both fell foul of the Employment Authority and had t...

The upcoming TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is experiencing incredibly strong support not only from industry, sponsors, and...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the launch of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the LEHVF) but says additional...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has opposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s plan to toll the 11.5km Manawatū Tararua Highway,...

National road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand fully supports the introduction of legislation to allow congestion charging, as proposed by Trans...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Coalition Government’s draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS), praisin...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s release of NZTA’s National Land Transport Programme 2024-2027 (NLTP), saying it will ...

The first meeting of the new Transporting New Zealand Board on Tuesday confirmed two important appointments and key plans for 2025.

After the Board considered ...

By popular demand, AutoSense brings sell-out event to Christchurch on 21 February 2025.

AutoSense is excited to announce the return of the NZI-sponsored Transport L...

Transport sector cost pressures continued to ease as activity weakened in the March 2024 quarter according to National Road Carriers Association’s (NRC) cost index tool c...

Tim started as a truck driver 36 years ago. Later in my career I was self-employed for 15 years and then went into transport management. 6.5 of those years was spent work...

TR Group are excited to announce the appointment of Scott Donnelly to the newly established role of New Energy & Emissions Reduction Lead.

With over 20 years of ind...

In a remarkable achievement in sustainability, TR Group has expanded its zero-emission vehicle fleet from just three electric trucks to a staggering 50 in just three year...

We’re delighted to share that TR Group has won the Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation Award at the 2024 Transporting New Zealand Awards. These awards recogni...

Last week, truck drivers navigating the Napier to Taupō road seized the opportunity to pause their long journeys at the NZI Truckie Rest Zone. Many took a moment to enjoy...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is concerned by a Commerce Commission analysis, showing fuel retailers are slow to bring prices down in re...

The latest economic data shows the road transport industry continues to meet market demand, despite tougher economic times, and most companies are successfully withstandi...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s release of targeted actions to improve road safety, focussing on road polici...

According to the latest report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.3% m/m in October, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 3.0%. Heavy traffic is down 0.1% y/y, whi...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.9% month on month in February, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in the month...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% m/m in April, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.3% m/m after falling the previous month. Unusually, the trend in heavy tr...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 1.5% month on month in July, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) recovered much of its June fa...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.4% m/m in May, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.3% month on month.

Light ...

The latest Truckometer report is out and it states that the Light Traffic Index (LTI) was unchanged in November, while the more volatile Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2....

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 2.2% m/m in June, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell a sharp 5.2% m/m on top of a fal...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.6% m/m in August, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 0.7%. Heavy traffic has fallen by 3...

Light Traffic Drops as Heavy Traffic Shows Mixed Signals. In a concerning sign for the economy, the latest data from the Light Traffic Index (LTI) and Heavy Traffic Index...

Last week I travelled to Wellington to met with the Minister of Transport Simeon Brown and with the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Transport, Audrey Sonerson.

T...

People using the Haast Pass South Westland route between Makarora in Otago and Haast township in South Westland will face lengthy delays next week on Tuesday, 19 March.&n...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of UD Trucks' flagship heavy-duty Quon, which went on sale in 2004.

Twenty years ago, Quon was introduced to the world to help ...

New Long Wheelbase Quon offers up to 18 pallets in length. A game changer for general cargo and construction transport in New Zealand.

UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Lt...

Road Freight Peak Body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the announcement from Transport Minister Simeon Brown that legislation moving all light vehic...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists in south Auckland to plan ahead due to a 4 week closure of the State Highway 1 (SH1) Papakura northbound off-...

To progress finishing work on the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway, overnight closures of SH1 are required during May.

The closures will be in place for bot...

Overnight maintenance work to install a moveable barrier on SH18 Upper Harbour Bridge will take place from Monday 3 June (King's Birthday) to Tuesday 11 June between 9pm ...

New dates and times for these works have now been confirmed. Work crews will resume replacing median barriers near the State Highway 2 Petone Overbridge on Monday, 3 June...

Teletrac Navman has revealed major updates to its alternative energy product portfolio that will enable fleets to strategically plan, implement, and track the transition ...

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has welcomed this week’s decision by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) which has ruled against Lyttelton Port Company’s (L...

A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from tra...

The Volvo Group has announced that it will build a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico to supplement the Group’s U.S. production. The plant will provide ad...

Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the...

Volvo delivered more trucks than ever in 2023 with global deliveries amounting to 145,395 trucks, supported by strong market shares around the world. The company also con...

Volvo New Zealand has announced sales start for the revamped heavy duty range. The new Euro 6 lineup arrives with a raft of new features as well as the powerful new D17 e...

Cambridge/Moffat roads: Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road Overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko continues. Until early April 2024, there is a full ...

A plan representing $11.8 billion of transport priorities over the next 3–6 years has been adopted by Waikato Regional Council.

The Waikato Regional Land Transport ...

The Government has tasked NZTA with considering two potential options for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing in Auckland with technical work expected to begin in co...

WasteCo Group Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of David Peterson as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 26, 2024. David brings a wealth of exp...

The annual grape harvest is beginning in Marlborough and that means drivers taking a little more care on the roads as grapes are picked and transported to the various win...

Weichai Power, a Chinese powertrain supplier, has unveiled a diesel engine that it reports has a record-breaking intrinsic thermal efficiency of 53.09%.

Weichai Pow...

Westpac NZ has launched a new Sustainable Equipment Finance Loan, supporting Kiwi businesses to reduce their climate impacts. 

The new loan provides a competit...

This week I met with Minister for Infrastructure, the Hon. Chris Bishop at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Two hot topics came up:

- How can we build infrastructu...

We’ll take it as a win!

Recently some of our members started ringing in with issues about the Fernhill Bridge (Ngaruroro River Bridge) on SH 50 south of Napier. Wei...

I find ANZAC Day one of the most sobering holidays on our national calendar. The thought that over half of the 20,000 Australian and New Zealand troops that landed at Gal...

I never thought I’d be referring to Taylor Swift in one of my blogs, but I read this week about the deepfake scandal and it resonated with me.

It resonated because ...

There were two big highlights in the last week, one for our industry and one for the country.

The industry one was presenting a bravery award to Hall’s driver Tony ...

Winstone Aggregates, a subsidiary of Fletcher Building, has recently taken possession of New Zealand's largest e-dumper, which is currently being trialed at their Belmont...

Unlocking economic growth and land for housing are critical elements of the Government’s plan for our transport network, and planned upgrades to State Highway 29 (SH29) n...

Myself and our policy advisor Billy Clemens had a meeting with Transport Minister Simeon Brown yesterday that went very well.

He actually seemed even more upbeat th...

Mangamuka Gorge, the ‘infamous’ section of State Highway 1 in Northland, is expected to reopen by Christmas after a closure that has lasted over two years. This crucial r...

The Government’s announcement that the Road User Charges (RUC) exemption for light electric vehicles and plug in hybrids will end in April is good news for the state of t...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises State Highway 1 will be closed to southbound traffic between Twin Coast Discovery Highway and George Street at Hikurangi fr...

Whether farmers are shifting herds by walking on the road or stock transporter, in both cases animals should be taken off green feed onto a hay/straw or silage diet for 4...

South Port in Bluff is facing strike action after port workers rejected a pay offer from management.

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has given notice of 48 hours ...

Spring is upon us, and so too is the summer roadworks programme on Southland’s state highways.

“Two road reconstructions are in the final stages of being completed ...

Work on State Highway 1, Picton Elevation, gets back into gear next Monday (25 March).

Due to the amount and condition of the slip material that needs to be removed...

Upcoming roadworks on State Highway 1 (SH1) near Halletts Bay, between Taupō and Tūrangi, will mean that road users need to plan ahead to ensure they avoid road closure p...

Contractors will resume essential maintenance work on State Highway 1, Weld Pass, in October as the summer maintenance season continues in Marlborough.

The work is ...

Reminder - speed limit changes around the Coromandel: The temporary speed limits on SH25 will be returning to their formal levels soon. This change will only affect SH25 ...

Due to recent bad weather, more time is needed to complete improved safety barriers for State Highway 2 Petone

Contractors will be back on site again on Sunday, Mon...

Regular travellers between Wellington and Wairarapa need to plan ahead for a night closure of State Highway Remutaka Hill in August.

One night closure is planned fo...

Night and day-time closures get underway on State Highway 60 Tākaka Hill next week, with maintenance work planned for the route.

It is deliberately timed for Novemb...

Research commissioned by the Northern Infrastructure Forum shows that if the Cambridge to Piarere (C2P) and Warkworth to Wellsford (W2W) highway investments go ahead, the...

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices, Straitline Canvas has announced their pioneering trial of recycled PVC on truck curtains in N...

A stretch of State Highway 2 will be closed for 3 nights next month just south of Wairoa.

The road, between Ohinepaaka Stream and Waihua River Bridges, will close M...

A stretch of State Highway 54 at Oroua River Bridge (Aorangi) in Feilding will be closing for 3 nights later this month for a range of maintenance work. 

A sig...

New Zealand’s fuel resilience is being strengthened to ensure people and goods keep moving and connected to the world in case of disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Sh...

People who drive between Akaroa and Little River on SH75 might like to diarise some night work coming up between Little River and Barrys Bay, says NZ Transport Agency Wak...

Maintenance work is scheduled to take place on State Highway 1 (SH1) from Manukau to Drury this Sunday 9 June between 9pm and 5am. During this closure, maintenance activi...

The NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck Championship is in action this weekend as the 2024-25 summer motor racing season begins at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon.

The Feild...

Transport experts and policymakers from Asia and the Pacific are calling for stronger regional cooperation and national policies to promote sustainable transport for peop...

A CEO transition is underway at Tainui Group Holdings (TGH). Current CEO Chris Joblin will leave the organisation later this year after close to a decade in the role. He ...

The Coalition Government is taking action to reduce expenditure on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM) while maintaining the safety of workers and road user...

The record levels of breath testing by Police in the Tāmaki Makaurau Police Districts has increased by 41%, with over a million tests having been performed so far in 2024...

In a recent statement, Tararua District Mayor Tracey Collis, has strongly opposed the proposed tolls on the new Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway, which would im...

A major change in the scheduling of the maintenance on SH1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has seen the closure of the East Taupō Arterial section of SH1 brought forward to Mon...

A closure of State Highway 2 (SH2) Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road (TELTR) is required, for 1 direction at a time, over 3 nights starting Monday 4 November between 8pm an...

Volvo electric zero-emission construction machines are now available in New Zealand, offering powerful electric performance with minimal environmental impact.

 ...

TDX, in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), has introduced the latest range of excavators to the New Zealand market, showcasing even greater level...

Trucking companies will need to factor in potential delays after the controversial north Rakaia weigh station in Canterbury opened on Wednesday.

But while complianc...

Teletrac Navman, the connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its Chief Operations and Finan...

Teletrac Navman has launched a new podcast – ‘Mobilising The Future of Fleets’ – to provide an educational resource for fleets transitioning to different energy types and...

Drivers are advised to plan ahead for the next stage of resurfacing the Te Rapa section of SH1C Waikato Expressway, with work switching to the southbound lanes from this ...

Hexagon Purus in partnership with Hino Trucks, proudly announces the launch of Tern, a dedicated zero-emission truck brand along with their inaugural vehicle model, the R...

The first unit of 151 eDaily chassis cabs has been delivered to Tesco, with the remaining units to join its electric IVECO fleet later in the year.

IVECO is support...

Media interest this week was around International Women’s Day, which was Friday last week, and the government scrapping Road to Zero.

It may sound weird but there a...

The new Volvo FH16 is Europe’s most powerful truck but also a very fuel efficient one – and it can run on 100% renewable fuels. On-road tests confirm that the all-new eng...

Last week there was a little media coverage that NZ should have concrete roads and I understand there was some support from our sector.

Concrete roads are not a new...

Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO, National Road Carriers Assn: Spring has sprung, and right on cue on Sunday the temperature gauge on my car dashboard read 20 degrees for the fir...

The heavy transport sector in New Zealand is under financial pressure, with softness in global markets and a subdued domestic economy. Yet, there are some positives for o...

Recent highlights include submissions to MBIE on health and safety and to the Commerce Commission on its Wholesale Supply Inquiry.

That second item may sound bit du...

The Government will introduce legislation this year to enable time of use schemes to be developed to reduce travel times on our busiest roads and boost economic growth, T...

Before I get to discussing the economic downturn, this week has seen some positive historic events for our organisation. On Wednesday, following a lot of work from our me...

With doors opening at 9.00am on Wednesday 13 March to the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition event is set to kick off with a ba...

The much-anticipated TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is set to kick off next Wednesday 13 March with the official opening of...

Three local debuts for new battery electric trucks and the first public appearance of the most anticipated Western Star model for many years were among highlights of the ...

Scholarship opportunities have been announced for the TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition by the NZ Trucking Association (NTA) a...

Leading logistics supplier Toll Group has appointed Penske Australia as a strategic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner, contracted to provide over 180 Western ...

Infrastructure New Zealand is pleased to see progress on the first seven Roads of National Significance projects that will be key enablers of future economic activity and...

Toyota has started testing a new hydrogen-fuelled truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s supply operations. 

The truck’s fuel cell system uses mo...

Recently at least two transport operators have hit the headlines for the all the wrong reasons. Failing to look after their people, both fell foul of the Employment Authority and had t...

The upcoming TMS Teletrac Navman Technology | Maintenance | Safety Conference & Exhibition is experiencing incredibly strong support not only from industry, sponsors, and...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the launch of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (the LEHVF) but says additional...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has opposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s plan to toll the 11.5km Manawatū Tararua Highway,...

National road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand fully supports the introduction of legislation to allow congestion charging, as proposed by Trans...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Coalition Government’s draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS), praisin...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s release of NZTA’s National Land Transport Programme 2024-2027 (NLTP), saying it will ...

The first meeting of the new Transporting New Zealand Board on Tuesday confirmed two important appointments and key plans for 2025.

After the Board considered ...

By popular demand, AutoSense brings sell-out event to Christchurch on 21 February 2025.

AutoSense is excited to announce the return of the NZI-sponsored Transport L...

Transport sector cost pressures continued to ease as activity weakened in the March 2024 quarter according to National Road Carriers Association’s (NRC) cost index tool c...

Tim started as a truck driver 36 years ago. Later in my career I was self-employed for 15 years and then went into transport management. 6.5 of those years was spent work...

TR Group are excited to announce the appointment of Scott Donnelly to the newly established role of New Energy & Emissions Reduction Lead.

With over 20 years of ind...

In a remarkable achievement in sustainability, TR Group has expanded its zero-emission vehicle fleet from just three electric trucks to a staggering 50 in just three year...

We’re delighted to share that TR Group has won the Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation Award at the 2024 Transporting New Zealand Awards. These awards recogni...

Last week, truck drivers navigating the Napier to Taupō road seized the opportunity to pause their long journeys at the NZI Truckie Rest Zone. Many took a moment to enjoy...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is concerned by a Commerce Commission analysis, showing fuel retailers are slow to bring prices down in re...

The latest economic data shows the road transport industry continues to meet market demand, despite tougher economic times, and most companies are successfully withstandi...

Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s release of targeted actions to improve road safety, focussing on road polici...

According to the latest report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.3% m/m in October, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 3.0%. Heavy traffic is down 0.1% y/y, whi...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 1.9% month on month in February, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 2.4% in the month...

The Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 1.3% m/m in April, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) rose 0.3% m/m after falling the previous month. Unusually, the trend in heavy tr...

According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 1.5% month on month in July, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) recovered much of its June fa...

According to the latest Truckometer report, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) fell 0.4% m/m in May, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 2.3% month on month.

Light ...