New truck registration figures for February continue the strong trend from January and are running ahead of the record registration numbers achieved in the first two months of last year.

According to NZTA provisional data there were 475 trucks (with a GVM of 4.5 tonnes-plus) registered in February – actually one registration shy of February 2023 but the YTD total of 937 units keeps the market 6.9% ahead of the 876 sales YTD February 2023.

Official NZ Transport Agency registration data shows trailer registrations are also achieving record performance. The total 280 YTD registrations are an impressive 25.5% up on the previous Feb 2018 record of 223 and well up on last years’ total registrations at the same time of 192. The monthly total of 133 is also a new record for February.

Isuzu continues its reign in 2024 to lead the truck market with 110 registrations in February and 194 YTD. Fuso follows with 82 registrations in February and 131 YTD. Scania has also made a strong start with 51 registrations for the month and 116 YTD to hold a clear third position.

There was no change at the top of the trailer market with Fruehauf continuing in number one position with a market-leading 17 registrations in February.

Behind the leading trio of Isuzu, Fuso and Scania in the 4.5t to maximum GVM truck market, the February figures show 85 registrations for Hino (85/38) to claim fourth position ahead of Volvo (75/33). Sister brands, DAF (64/26) and Kenworth (64/27) are now tied in sixth place head of Iveco (48/38), UD (45/12) and Mercedes-Benz (32/11) to round out the top-10.

In the 3.5-4.5t crossover segment, LDV (36/14) is still the convincing leader ahead of Mercedes-Benz (25/14) and Fiat (25/25) tied in second. Ford (20/18), Iveco (12/9), Ram (7/3), Volkswagen (4/3) and Chevrolet (1/1) are next.

In the 4.5-7.5t market segment Isuzu (64/35) is the clear leader ahead of Fuso (41/26), Iveco (29/27), Hino (20/5) and Foton (15/9).

The 7.5-15t segment sees Isuzu (81/42) retaining leadership ahead of Fuso (58/39), followed by Hino (27/13). The three Japanese brands represent 90.7% of sales in this category so far this year.

The small 15-20.5t category has a tie for the lead YTD between Hino (12/5) and February leader Isuzu (12/12). UD (6/3) is third ahead of Mercedes-Benz (4/2) in fourth.

The 20.5-23t segment shows two registrations for the month with Fuso (1/1) & Isuzu (1/1) both registering one unit each.

Scania (112/50) is consolidating its clear number one position in the premium 23t to maximum GVM category by leading the February rankings.

Volvo (73/31) holds onto second place ahead of Kenworth (64/27) and DAF (63/26). UD (36/9) and Isuzu (36/20) are now tied in fifth place ahead of Fuso (28/15) and Hino (26/15). Mercedes-Benz (16/7) and Iveco (16/8) are tied in ninth to round out the top-10. 

Fruehauf (37/17) were at the top again for trailer registrations in February. Roadmaster (26/12) ranks second ahead of Domett (24/15) and Transport Trailers in fourth. Patchell (18/9), M.T.E (16/9), TMC (13/5) are next while Freighter (11/4) and Transfleet (11/5) share ninth ahead of Jackson (7/2), TES (7/3) and CWS (7/3) with seven registrations each YTD.