The May 2025 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is now on sale with the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test putting the spotlight on the New Generation Kenworth K220.

The Douch Transport K220 is on the daily long-haul between Auckland and Palmerston with a refrigerated quad-semi and it provides our first chance to sample the new Eaton Cummins Endurant XD Pro automated transmission – an important part of the K220 development programme. 

This month our Fleet Focus is in Waiuku to look at the changes happening at Knight & Dickey. The well-known red and yellow fleet is being modernised, and we also have a historical viewpoint with a visit the impressive museum that was created by the late Graham Dickey. 

Our May news section previews what to expect when the Brisbane Truck Show opens its doors on May 15, and we look at Fulton Hogan’s first move into electric trucks with Volvo. 

The UD Trucks brand has launched a new servicing package, and North American brands have been busy with the debut of the new Mack Pioneer while Kenworth has announced plans to discontinue three iconic models. We also report from the big Tui Truck Show and preview the FIA European Truck Racing Championship.

Our local event coverage wraps up the NAPA Auto Parts New Zealand Super Truck Championship, visits Hampton Downs for a hydrogen transport showcase and reports on the 2025 Southpac Truckers & Loggers fishing tournament held in the Bay of Islands.

Transporting New Zealand CEO Dom Kalasih takes a look at a strategic shift in NZTA’s approach to compliance and board member Scott Johnstone talks about his role with the association. There are also details for the upcoming South Island seminar.

This month’s Southpac Trucks Legends features the unique transport industry story of Bryan Austin, beginning in Nelson before clocking up huge miles driving the lonely highways of Australia and then returning to New Zealand.

With Q1 of 2025 complete the CrediFlex Recently Registered report confirms a slow start to 2025 for both new truck and trailer sales in New Zealand but there is still plenty of fresh metal for a gallery of new rigs on the road.

The National Road Carriers Association has been busy on policy and research with Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers providing a look at alternative road funding to drive economic growth, and also advocating for better metrics and reporting of freight data to improve productivity.