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 31-10-2025 Making the most of opportunities will mean thinking differently

Last week’s highlight for me was the launch of our Green Fleet Self-Assessment Tool with support...

NZTD News | Posted 31-10-2025 The Government is making it easier to move freight — and that’s good news for all of us.

Since 2024 NRC along with other transport industry associations have been working to get some rule changes made for...

NZTD News | Posted 30-10-2025 Have you used Transporting New Zealand’s Green Fleet Self-Assessment tool yet?

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand’s Green Fleet Self-Assessment Tool is now live and freely available on Transporting New...

NZTD News | Posted 30-10-2025 Hino goes Huge in Japan

Under the theme of "we make a better world and future by helping people and goods get where they...

NZTD News | Posted 30-10-2025 Important recovery work along State Highway 6 Rocks Road starting soon

Work to make one of Nelson's main arterial links safer for road users will begin next month. Starting in...

NZTD News | Posted 30-10-2025  Isuzu Unveils Upgraded GIGA Truck with Industry-First Safety and Connectivity Features

Isuzu Motors Limited has announced the launch of its upgraded GIGA heavy-duty truck, a model poised to redefine industry...

NZTD News | Posted 30-10-2025 Rhino Guards’ Recycled Mudguard with confirmed 76% Lower Carbon Footprint

Rhino Guards has announced that its PL12063 recycled plastic mudguard has achieved an independently verified 76% lower carbon footprint...

NZTD News | Posted 30-10-2025 SH6 Central Otago Busy With Roadworks, Extra Delays For Road Users

Road users can expect additional delays at multiple sites on State Highway 6 through Kawarau Gorge, which are likely...

NZTD News | Posted 30-10-2025 Tyrewise continues to drive tyre industry sustainability

The Tyrewise scheme continues to forge ahead, with over 19,000 tyre collections booked by 6,500 app users, resulting in...

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