NZTD News
Construction begins for Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre
Posted on 18-Jun-2025
The next steps in making State Highway 1 safer on the Kāpiti Coast are underway. Construction has begun on a new Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) on State Highway 59 between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges.
Jetesh Bhula, Regional Manager Infrastructure delivery, says it is one of 12 sites being built on high-volume freight routes around the country and will be critical for improving road safety.
“Crashes involving heavy vehicles can and do have devastating consequences. Ensuring trucks an...
.. Read MoreDSL Logistics Revolutionises Sortation with Robotics, Boosting Efficiency by 30%
Posted on 18-Jun-2025
DSL Logistics, a rapidly expanding third-party logistics (3PL) provider in New Zealand, has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities by implementing Infios’ AutoSort Mobile robotics at its Auckland distribution centre, achieving a remarkable 30 per cent improvement in processing efficiency. This strategic move, completed just in time for the peak season, is projected to deliver a full return on investment within four years and has solidified DSL's standing as the leading 3PL for apparel and footwear brands in the ...
.. Read MoreJuly 2025 Issue of NZ Truck & Driver out next week
Posted on 18-Jun-2025
The July issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver puts the Freightliner Cascadia on the cover and in the Giti Tyres Big Test spotlight.
We’re in Southland to discover why King’s Log Transport selected a pair of Cascadias for a new “chip liner” role where aerodynamics and horsepower are helping the trucks work into strong southerlies on their shuttle run to the Bluff port.
Twenty years on from our first visit to McFall Fuel, the July issue Fleet Focus takes a look at a company that has grown to becom...
.. Read MoreKeith Andrews Trucks Accelerates Onboarding And Safety Innovation With Nintex
Posted on 18-Jun-2025
Nintex, a global leader in AI-powered process automation and application development, today announced that Keith Andrews Trucks has transformed how it operates and scales, digitising everything from onboarding to safety reporting and customer feedback with the Nintex Automation CE Platform.
Founded in Whangārei more than 30 years ago, Keith Andrews Trucks has grown into one of New Zealand’s largest independent commercial vehicle dealerships, with a national network of branches representing FUSO, Mercedes-Benz, and Frei...
.. Read MoreMainstream’s new Cromwell hub - connecting Central Otago
Posted on 18-Jun-2025
Mainstream is bolstering its commitment to serving all regions of New Zealand with the exciting launch of a new, state-of-the-art 1,500 sqm freight hub strategically positioned in Cromwell, Central Otago. This significant development aims to provide seamless supply chain efficiencies and enhanced service delivery for businesses throughout the region. The facility is located in the rapidly expanding industrial area of Turton Crescent.
The new Cromwell facility is designed to consolidate Mainstream's full-service operati...
.. Read MoreNight works and road closures planned for SH58 Whitby/Paremata
Posted on 18-Jun-2025
Road users and residents need to be ready for night works and road closures as road crews carry out maintenance work on State Highway 58, Paremata Road later this month.
One week of night closures are planned for the highway from 22 June to 26 June. The highway will be closed between Postgate Drive and James Cook Drive each night between 9 pm and 4 am.
Road crews will be clearing drains and channels to reduce the risk of surface flooding, fixing safety barriers and road signs, as well as trimming vegetation...
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