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A strong message was sent to transport operators from the courts this week, with Ashik Ali sentenced to three years in prison for causing the death of Jonathon Walters. Mr Walters died in May last year, having been hit by a non-compliant truck after its brakes failed.

The presiding judge, Justice Graham Lang described the death as “an absolute tragic and avoidable event.” This death followed years of non-compliance on the part of Mr Ali who continued driving the truck which was in such poor state it had been barred fro...

Various events, issues and announcements this week demonstrated the complexity and challenges that come with a multi-modal supply chain.  

Rubber in roads  

I was excited to hear this week about the country’s first trial using rubber from end-of-life recycled tyres in the construction of a road surface. The trial is .. Read More  

Bridgestone welcomes the formation of Trans-Tasman Recycling Alliance, a joint venture between New Zealand’s mandatory Tyrewise scheme and Tyre Stewardship Australia, which is voluntary. They expect that the collaborative approach will showcase key learnings from both markets.

Under the newly launched Trans-Tasman Recycling Alliance, the two national schemes will remain independent, but co-fund the regional development of end-of-life tyre solutions, with an emphasis on market development for high-value tyre-derived pro...

Daimler Truck Financial Services Australia (DTFSAu) is now supporting Daimler Truck trucks and buses sales in New Zealand with leasing and financing solutions for Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and Fuso Customers can now also access DTFS's full range of solutions through the authorized Daimler Truck dealer network across New Zealand. 

Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) continues its international growth course by launching customer financing in New-Zealand. With its market entry, DTFS now offers integrated leas...

The December-January double issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine is available this week with the Giti Tyres Big Test cover story shining the spotlight on a special Scania in the Open Country Dairy fleet.

The only P Series model working in Open Country livery is a 460hp milk collection tanker working from the Waharoa depot. It’s achieving fuel efficiency of just over 3km per litre as a 7-axle tanker combination and is also a testbed for new technology including an electric milk pumping system.

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New and used vehicles could become more affordable for Kiwis through changes that will lower importing fees and help keep additional costs from being passed on to consumers, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today.

“Kiwis from all walks of life buy cars for all sorts of reasons – whether buying an affordable first car, upgrading to a bigger car for their growing family, or investing in a vehicle for their small business. 

“At a time when Kiwis are still feeling the pinch, the last thing they need is ...