NZTD News

Unseasonal weather is further evidence we need to think differently  

The impact of bad weather on transport was covered extensively in the media this week. In a strange way, this is a subject I enjoy talking about because during these times our industry excels. The road freight sector has a great reputation for being highly resilient, even in really challenging weather and roading conditions. As long as the network is open then trucks can keep freight moving – albeit varying delays. 

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Otago’s popular summertime truck show will once again recognise the region’s best-looking trucks when the 2026 Dunedin Truck Show takes place on Saturday.

With naming rights sponsorship from Carter’s Tyre Service, the annual event is held in conjunction with the Otago Taieri A&P Show.

Along with Show & Shine prizes, barbeques and entertainment the show awards the Alex McLellan Memorial Trophy for the King Rig overall winner.

Truck entry is $10 minimum donation with funds going to the Otago Southland Re...

A new Fuso Shogun specially configured to transport large utes, vans and motorhomes provides a bright yellow showpiece for the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test feature in February’s New Zealand Truck & Driver on sale now.

Carr & Haslam have worked with both Fuso and Jackson Enterprises to achieve a unique specification for a new 400hp Fuso Shogun 8x4 Super Low which is ideal for the new generation of large utes and commercial vans being sold on the New Zealand market.

The February Advantage Tyre Solutions ...

Fletcher Building has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Construction Division to major international construction group VINCI Construction (VINCI) for $315.6 million.

The purchase price is subject to a potential increase of up to $18.5 million in aggregate pending the final outcome of a small number of key contracts for the Division currently under negotiation, which would take the headline enterprise value of the transaction to $334.1 million.

In short, the sale is unlikely to ne...

Truck tow couplings with a dropping pin must be checked and inspected regularly. Drivers must check the trailer coupling at every connection and at least once a day (before driving).

Inspection is needed after recent incidents of drawbar trailers failing to couple correctly, causing them to disconnect or damage the coupling. Trailer coupling dropping pins must be able to drop to the fully locked position and lock without being blocked by dirt or anything else. Trailer coupling devices must be safe, effective and ensure...

Scania's L-series cab has achieved five-star safety rating – the highest possible – in the European consumer testing organisation Euro NCAP's Safer Trucks programme.

The tested vehicle, an electric version of the L-cab, is part of the utility segment, which covers vehicles such as refuse collectors and other vital service trucks.

The L-cab is a versatile low-entry cab designed for demanding urban and vocational operations. It offers exceptional direct vision – particularly when equipped with Scania's City Door, w...