GITI Tyres Big Test
      Scania R 620 B8x4HZ XT   Story Colin Smith Photos Gerald Shacklock

GITI Tyres Big Test - The long Hauler 

The low-revving eight-cylinder growl of Scania’s unique 16-litre is being heard more often around the off-highway logging network of the North Island’s central plateau.

The V8 pioneer in this forest is Taupo-based Northern Linehaul Ltd. NLL firstly introduced The Hulk (a Scania R 620 working at up to 80 tonnes) to the off-highway scene in late-2018 and delivered a sequel last year with Black Adam, the Scania S 730 off-highway double hauling up to 120 tonnes of timber...

Read More  


Aeolus Truck & Driver News

Hydrogen refuelling network launched
A green hydrogen refuelling network has been launched to support zero emissions vehicles – primarily heavy transport – in New Zealand. Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand (HRNZ) ...

End of Road to Zero is the right move

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

End of Road to Zero is the right move

Last month, the government announced it was scrapping Road to Zero. It may be controversial, but I think that was the right move. Here’s why.

Road to Zero was launched with ...


Fleet Focus

Teletrac Navman Fleet Focus

In 2005 when New Zealand Truck & Driver featured the distinctive white, blue and silver trucks of G.J. Sheldrake Ltd in the November issue Fleet Focus, company founder Gra...


Southpac Legends

Born into it– Rodney Kempthorne

Not only does Rodney ‘the lifter’ Kempthorne – of family-run Heavy Metal Haulage fame –have a determined work ethic and a passion for the trucking industry, but he was almost born ...


Recently Registered

Signs of slowing...maybe?

New truck registrations in March were down on the same month last year, possibly signalling the first signs of the market slowing from record volumes.

NZTA registration dat...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Head Turner
Midlands Rural Transport is continuing to expand its modern Scania V8 fleet and now has five of the high-horsepower S 770 units on the road. But rather than the familiar Mid...

NZ Truck & Driver Magazine
May 2024 | Read Now
  • NZ Truck & Driver Magazine
    May 2024 | Read Now
    Industry Partners
    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 Camera equipped trailers join New Zealand’s safety camera fleet this week

    New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is set to roll out the first roadside mobile safety camera operated...

    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 High Power Density (HPD) Engine Brake is on Cummins' X10 Engine first

    The first to market application of Cummins Valvetrain Technologies’ High Power Density® (HPD) engine brake will be on Cummins’...

    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 Kiwi Crew

    For the first time in history, a New Zealand team has earned a coveted spot in the Mack Masters...

    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 Lower North Island state highway summer maintenance season is underway

    Road resurfacing and rebuilds are already underway as the state highway summer maintenance season gets underway in the Wellington...

    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 New Board of Advisors Appointment for Fruehauf

    Fruehauf NZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Smith to the Fruehauf Board of Advisors.Aaron is an...

    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 Not forgotten: SH43 bridge renewal begins

    Construction on a new bridge replacement on State Highway 43 (SH43) the Forgotten World Highway will get underway this...

    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 Provinces Backed By $1.3 Billion Rail Infrastructure

    The 2024/25-2026/27 Rail Network Investment Programme has been finalised, providing $1.360 billion over three years with infrastructure investment that...

    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 Spring forward, stay alert: daylight savings sleep shift increases heart risk for drivers

    As daylight saving begins on Sunday 28 September, Kiwis may welcome the brighter evenings and promise of summer BBQs,...

    NZTD News | Posted 18-09-2025 Transporting New Zealand welcomes competition law shake-up

    Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s competition law shakeup, saying that reform is needed to...

    Join our newsletter list to receive ..
    THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS AND UPDATES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX!