Fleet Focus

Big Time Success

When now major-league North Island logtruck company Aztec started up, there were some in the industry who didn’t give it much hope.

The thing is, the three drivers who created Aztec Forest...


Southpac Legends

Best of Both Worlds - Greg Cochrane

Without leaving his own backyard Greg Cochrane has gone from the rock bottom of his family’s business to becoming Executive General Manager of NZ’s arm of ASX’s biggest publicly listed freight c...


Recently Registered

Market Weak....Fuso Strong

New Zealand’s new truck market had a weak start to 2021 – not unexpectedly in the ongoing COVID climate of uncertainty….

But FUSO, on the other hand, had a very strong January – edging out...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Mercer’s colours in the TDM mix
The inspiration for the sharp livery on the trucks run by Franklin company TDM Construction is an interesting mix of commercial and personal influences.A couple of the icons on the compan...

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NZTD News | Posted 21-11-2025 Not maintaining a truck leads to three years in prison

A strong message was sent to transport operators from the courts this week, with Ashik Ali sentenced to three...

NZTD News | Posted 21-11-2025 Roads, ships and trains

Various events, issues and announcements this week demonstrated the complexity and challenges that come with a multi-modal supply chain....

NZTD News | Posted 20-11-2025 Bridgestone Applauds Trans-Tasman Recycling Alliance

Bridgestone welcomes the formation of Trans-Tasman Recycling Alliance, a joint venture between New Zealand’s mandatory Tyrewise scheme and Tyre...

NZTD News | Posted 20-11-2025 Daimler Truck Financial Services launches retail business in New Zealand

Daimler Truck Financial Services Australia (DTFSAu) is now supporting Daimler Truck trucks and buses sales in New Zealand with...

NZTD News | Posted 20-11-2025 Dec / Jan Issue of NZ Truck & Driver magazine out next week

The December-January double issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine is available this week with the Giti Tyres...

NZTD News | Posted 20-11-2025 Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles

New and used vehicles could become more affordable for Kiwis through changes that will lower importing fees and help...

NZTD News | Posted 20-11-2025 Fleet Forum 2026 - Putting mental health at the heart of safer roads

Building on the success of the Transport Leaders Forum, AutoSense presents the newly named NZ Fleet Forum — returning...

NZTD News | Posted 20-11-2025 Fruehauf NZ Announces New 7,500m² Purpose-Built Manufacturing Facility

Fruehauf NZ Ltd is proud to announce that construction has begun on our new 7,500 square metre facility, designed...

NZTD News | Posted 20-11-2025 New Zealand to Trial First-Ever Rubber Road in Canterbury

According to a news report from Jonathon Leask, the Selwyn District is paving the way for a new era...

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