GITI Tyres Big Test | Fresh Produce

FAW JH6-T6 6x4 Story Colin Smith Photos Gerald Shacklock

GITI Tyres Big Test: Fresh Produce

Fresh produce is the Big Test theme this month – and it’s of equal relevance to the cargo and the new truck doing the work.

FAW is New Zealand’s newest heavy-duty truck brand. The acronym is short for First Automotive Works – which explains the prominent number one on the company logo framed by the wings of a hawk.

And like the majority of new brands appearing in the automotive industry over recent years, the manufacturing source is The People’s Republic of China.

Read More

Regular Features

Aeolus Truck & Driver News

Celebrating the best and the brightest
New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards held in Christchurch on June 28. The awards, hosted...

..VIEW LATEST ARTICLES

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

Wins all through the industry

There are currently many issues and challenges facing the road transport industry, and it was very rewarding to explore these at Transporting New Zealand’s South Island Seminar, he...

..VIEW LATEST ARTICLES

Advantage Tyres Fleet Focus

Sensitively Focused

A transport story isn’t always about the biggest trucks, high horsepower, custom paint, or eye-catching accessories.

The New Zealand division of TSS Sensitive Freight has a ...

Southpac Legends

A modern legend: The Kenworth T900 legacy at J Swap Contractors

The Kenworth T900 Legend is more than just a truck; it’s a rolling tribute to Kenworth’s Australian manufacturing history. This special edition vehicle, based on the classic T900, ...

Recently Registered

Registrations remains sluggish

New truck and trailer registrations for June confirms the slow progress of the New Zealand market through the first half of 2025.

The June 2025 monthly registration total fo...

Double Coin Imaging Awards

Double Coin Imaging Awards; Lifting standards in crane solutions
Going into business for yourself is a huge undertaking at the best of times. You want to be different, fill a niche and be successful at doing whatever it is that you do, and Maxi...

NZ Truck & Driver Magazine
August 2025 | Read Now

Back to the Future (of roads): Making smarter choices

NZTD News | Posted 20-02-2026 Back to the Future (of roads): Making smarter choices

This week Minister Chris Bishop, whose portfolios include Infrastructure, welcomed the release of the Read More

Nine bucks to cross the bridge…that will get them talking

NZTD News | Posted 20-02-2026 Nine bucks to cross the bridge…that will get them talking

On Tuesday this week, the Minister Chris Bishop tabled the Infrastructure Commission’s much anticipated National Infrastructure Plan in Parliament,...

A $9 toll, charged 24 hours a day, would not be acceptable to Aucklanders

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 A $9 toll, charged 24 hours a day, would not be acceptable to Aucklanders

Mayor Wayne Brown says the release of the National Infrastructure Plan (the Plan) is another win for the agenda...

Coroners findings relating to the use of Super Single Steer Tyres

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 Coroners findings relating to the use of Super Single Steer Tyres

On the 26th of August 2024 three people were killed when a truck fitted with super single steer tyres...

Crucial SH35 connection restored

NZTD News | Posted 19-02-2026 Crucial SH35 connection restored

State Highway 35 has once more connect Tairāwhiti to eastern Bay of Plenty, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

It’s been...

Search & Compare Trucks

NZ Truck & Driver Magazine - NEW TRUCKS DATABASE

GITI Tyres Big Test | Fresh Produce