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Navigating the long and winding road of fatigue management in the transport industry can be challenging, especially when long hours lead to diminishing focus and slower reaction times. In New Zealand, regulations are clear: drivers must take a 30-minute break after 5.5 hours of work and can drive a maximum of 13 hours a day. 

Traditional paper logbooks, fraught with inaccuracies and delays, often feel like an endless road trip with frequent detours. If you’re looking for a solution to leave behind the days of manu...

The KIWI 21 is an on-road drive tyre designed specifically for New Zealand’s diverse road conditions. Perfect for metro, regional, and long-haul applications, it delivers excellent durability and low cost-per-kilometre (CPK) performance. Available in 275/70R22.5, it’s built to last and save you money. 

Key Features:

- Varied tread blocks enhance handling and grip in both wet and dry conditions.

- Staggered tread blocks promote even wear, extend tyre life, and provide a smoother ride.

- Sipe desig...

Along with three of my intrepid Wellington office colleagues and a team from UDC I had the pleasure of standing at the summit carpark on SH2 Remutaka Hill Road this week giving out bacon butties, drinks and lollies to truck drivers to show our appreciation for the great work they do. A big shoutout to UDC for their initiative and delivery of this event, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.

What was sad was the number of drivers that indicated they wanted to stop but they couldn’t, or certainly that was wh...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is   concerned to hear this morning that Bluebridge’s ferry, the MV Connemara, had reported engine trouble in Cook Strait. 

Dom Kalasih, interim chief executive of Transporting New Zealand, says he understands the prompt response with tug assistance, and the professionalism of the Bluebridge crew,  meant no one was at risk, which is always a relief. 

“I'm sure the team at Bluebridge will be even more concerned than us t...

The Government is rolling out data collection vans across the country to better understand the condition of our road network to prevent potholes from forming in the first place, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

“Increasing productivity to help rebuild our economy is a key priority for the Government and increasing data collection to prevent potholes will deliver a safe and efficient network that will support this growth. 

“Today, I travelled in one of the new Consistent Condition Data Collection (CCDC) ...

This week another report was quietly released in Wellington, and given the volume of reports lately you could be forgiven for stifling a yawn and moving on to the crossword.
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