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A fleet replacement plan at Porter Haulage has recently put new Kenworth T909 twins on the road – one working in the North Island and other South Island-based.

“Our [Kenworth] 904s were the flagships for us quite a few years ago and we have just completed a bit of a fleet renewal plan in the last year replacing some of the older trucks,” says Jason Pilling, Porter Haulage Manager.

“These ones will be our new flagship units. They will do a huge variety of work moving all the big machines around for us. One is based in Hamilton and the other in Christchurch, but they will also do some inter-island work.”

The T909 drivers are David Foote and Jake Taylor.

In the 44 years Steve Murphy Limited have been operating, the company has always had an association with the Mack brand of trucks. And recently Managing Director Chris Murphy added a staunch looking new bulldog to the fleet, with the keys being handed to a Kenworth man.

Since he was old enough to get a licence (and maybe before) Steve James has driven trucks, Kenworth trucks. Starting out in the family business with his dad hauling logs at C.C James Cartage in the North Otago town of Herbert, a young Steve James learnt the ropes in a W924 Kenworth and was hooked.

With plenty of industry experience, Steve is well known for setting a high standard and being met... ... 

When the goal is creating a special tribute to “the big fella”, starting with the 16-litre V8 muscle and styling of Scania’s mighty new S 770 provides a perfect platform.

Martinborough Transport has a special S 770 at work in its 35-strong fleet. A few extra details, custom paint, unique murals along on the flanks and the rego number 4H0RI provide a tribute to company founder Trevor “Hori” Hawkins.

“It’s a bit of a statement,” says Jared Hawkins, the youngest of Trevor’s three sons who now own the company Trevor started back in 1982.

“This one is our 40-year anniversary truck and a tribute to Mum (Carol) and Dad,” says Jared.

The S 770 joined the ... ... 

The instantly recognisable green and white paint scheme and signage of Taranaki’s Uhlenberg Haulage receives a subtle - and retro themed - detail change on the fleet’s most recent addition.

A new Kenworth T909 6x4 began its working life in early January, extending a long association with the Kenworth marque for the Eltham-based company which was founded in 1966 by Mike and Carol Uhlenberg.

The company is now operated by their three sons Chris, Daryl and Tony and it will be third generation family member, Blair Uhlenberg (son of Chris), who drives the new T909.

The original Uhlenberg Haulage Kenworth – a cabover K921 - was imported second-hand from the U... ...