NZTD News

A major new hub for Sime Darby Motors and Industrial operations is under construction at Waterloo Business Park in Christchurch. Development of three separate projects – purpose-built facilities on long-term leases for Sime Darby Motors New Zealand businesses and Terra Cat New Zealand, plus a shared four-storey head office – began in late 2023.

“This is part of an on-going programme of growth and investment in New Zealand and reinforces our commitment to our South Island employees and customers,” said Managing Director...

The Maritime Union is calling on the Government to review its decision to dump planned new Cook Strait ferries after the prosecution of a ferry operator. 

Industry regulator Maritime NZ has filed a charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act against KiwiRail this week in relation to the January 2023 loss of propulsion incident involving the Interislander ferry, Kaitaki. 

The Kaitaki lost power on its approach into Wellington Harbour on 28 January last year, with more than 800 passengers and 80 crew o...

Penske New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wilson as general manager of the overall Penske New Zealand business, effective immediately.

Having joined the Penske New Zealand business in early 2023 as general manager of operations, Brian’s expanded role oversees all New Zealand branch operations as well as leading the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, and Dennis Eagle truck sales business.

In recent years, having opened brand-new facilities in Christchurch and Tauranga, the Penske New Ze...

The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the government to direct the New Zealand Transport Agency to reassess expensive projects that are overly disruptive following the commencement of construction of a clip-on footbridge in Waikanae that is set to cost almost $2 million and disrupt traffic for five months.

Commenting on the project: Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said:

“This multi-million-dollar ‘clip-on’ has been in the works for years, and now will cause several months’ worth of traffic disrupt...

EROAD Day logbook simplifies fatigue management by enabling drivers to capture work and rest hours via a smartphone or tablet. Now, EROAD Day Logbook Hours are also available direct from the Fleet Map to simplify job management, improve visibility of driver hours, and help to reduce the risk of non-compliance and big fines.

From the Fleet Map, when you go into driver or vehicle view, you’ll see real-time Logbook counters for each driver/vehicle displaying: Work hours remaining for the day. Work hours remaining for the ...

New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine begins 2024 in the world of heavy haulage, powering up with the crew from PTS Logistics to test a new Mack Titan. The 685hp Titan has an 80-tonne job to do for this month’s Giti Tyres Big Test and the `Big Dog’ showcases a range of worthwhile upgrades to its performance, refinement and comfort in the process.

Scenic Mid-Canterbury provides the backdrop for Teletrac Navman Fleet Focus as we look at the continuing evolution of Wilson Bulk Transport. We have profiled the Tinwald firm ne...