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Advantage Tyres Fleet Focus

Big Time Success

When now major-league North Island logtruck company Aztec started up, there were some in the industry who didn’t give it much hope.

The thing is, the three drivers who created Aztec Forest...


Southpac Legends

Best of Both Worlds - Greg Cochrane

Without leaving his own backyard Greg Cochrane has gone from the rock bottom of his family’s business to becoming Executive General Manager of NZ’s arm of ASX’s biggest publicly listed freight c...


Recently Registered

Market Weak....Fuso Strong

New Zealand’s new truck market had a weak start to 2021 – not unexpectedly in the ongoing COVID climate of uncertainty….

But FUSO, on the other hand, had a very strong January – edging out...


Double Coin Imaging Awards

Mercer’s colours in the TDM mix
The inspiration for the sharp livery on the trucks run by Franklin company TDM Construction is an interesting mix of commercial and personal influences.A couple of the icons on the compan...

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NZTD News | Posted 13-03-2026 Iran conflict being felt throughout New Zealand landside supply chain
This week the Iran conflict has made its presence felt on our shores, significantly impacting road freight and the broader...
NZTD News | Posted 13-03-2026 The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts
This week, Transporting New Zealand has been closely monitoring updates on fuel prices and fuel security, including attending a special...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 $8 Million New Equipment fund Boosts Ports’ Emergency Access
Access to New Zealand’s smaller ports will be significantly improved by the procurement of a new crane dredging barge, which...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Lifesaver Mobile - New Zealand fleets can now turn off distraction
A recent hit and run incident in semi-rural Auckland where two dog-walkers were struck by a SUV whose driver was...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Night works and road closures planned - SH58 Whitby/Paremata
Road users and residents need to be ready for night works and road closures as road crews carry out maintenance...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Transport Operators Must Pass On Fuel Price Increases
Transport operators must pass on the substantial fuel price increases resulting from the Iran conflict says National Road Carriers Association. “Today...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Truckometer - Light Traffic rise biggest in 3 years
The Light Traffic Index (LTI) lifted 2.5% in February to be up 4.5% year-on-year, its strongest annual growth in three...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Upcoming Night Works On SH1 Between Onewa Road And Esmonde Road
Drivers can expect delays during road rehabilitation work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Onewa Road and Esmonde Road.The rehabilitation...
NZTD News | Posted 12-03-2026 Upcoming two-hour night closures on SH60 Tākaka Hill
Work to reduce the risk of future slips on State Highway 60 over Tākaka Hill will see two short night-time...

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