We at Transporting New Zealand love nothing better than sharing and celebrating good news stories about the road transport industry. We all know our sector faces continuing challenges – roads and regulations being some of the biggest – and we continue to advocate to the government on behalf of our members and the wider industry.

At the same time, trucking companies keep on keeping on, 24/7, despite adversity. For most, dealing with difficulties is just part of the job, but sometimes we think it’s worth taking a moment to pause and acknowledge truly outstanding achievements – even if, in true kiwi spirit, those who have done a great job remain unassuming and modest...