A multi-tasking Scania R 620 working for Northland-based Earthworx Civil Construction features on the cover and fills the Giti Tyres Big Test pages in the June 2025 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver now on sale.

The versatile Scania can work as a tractor unit transporting heavy machinery or towing a cement tanker, while a quick change talent allows it to be fitted with a Mills-Tui swap body for tipper work.

This month’s Fleet Focus takes a look at the history of Christchurch company Ray Brown Contracting. The story begins in 1963 and now stretches through three generations of the Brown family. We visit the Hornby operation where the working trucks and a couple of restored gems enjoy the luxury of living under cover.

The June issue News section begins with an opening day report from the Brisbane Truck Show and a look ahead to the long-awaited opening of the Tararua-Manawatu Highway between Ashhurst and Woodville. We take a look at the latest evolution of the Cummins 15-litre engine platform and preview a new truck driving skills challenge on Germany’s demanding Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.

The June update from Transporting New Zealand finds some sobering statistics among the responses to the recent National Road Freight Industry Survey and the association outlines its hopes for the Interislander Cook Strait ferry replacement programme. There’s also a look at a successful Young Driver initiative at Christchurch-based Conroy Removals. 

Southpac Trucks Legends pays tribute to transport industry stalwart Stephen Segetin, who passed away in late-April. 

June’s feature content has a truck show and events focus. We report from the Easter weekend Wheels at Wanaka finale, look at the new technology which debuted at the recent ACT (Advanced Clean Transportation) Expo in Los Angeles and visit Te Kowhai’s Heavy Metal Haulage where a recent open day was a resounding hit with the locals.

The Double Coin Tyres NZ Transport Imaging Awards poster features a state-of-the-art Volvo 8x4 Heavy Salvage unit recently added to the Hamilton-based Williams Salvage fleet. 

National Road Carriers Association CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers reports the association is encouraged by the freight focus from new Transport Minister Chris Bishop and work to deliver a more efficient roading system and the New Zealand Heavy Haulage Association updates its advocacy efforts to secure access to new Roads of National (and Regional) Significance for the oversize and heavy haulage sector.

CrediFlex Recently Registered updates the 2025 new truck and trailer registration data with the market continuing to perform more slowly than in 2024 volumes.