NZTD News

Levelling the playing field

A common concern raised by our members is the uneven playing field across the industry due to the number of what I’ll describe as rogue or dodgy operators.  

Given our sector is relatively heavily regulated and there is a transport licensing regime in place, arguably NZTA shouldn’t be allowing those rogue operators to continue operating. However, NZTA’s view is that it hasn’t had the appropriate powers to act, and therefore we’ve been advocating for years for that...

While you were busy keeping New Zealand’s supply chain humming, a number of important and positive announcements may have slipped below your radar. 

Sharper teeth for Director of Land Transport for TSLs 

It may have gone unnoticed by many, but quietly this week one of the most significant changes for holders of Transport Service Licenses (TSL) in decades came into effect.

The Director of Land Transport has been given a bigger stick designed to tighten up management of TSLs. These ...

O’Sullivan’s Bridge on State Highway 6 in Tasman is in line for strengthening work with contractors onsite soon to begin site preparations before road closures begin in early June.

From Monday, 25 May stop/go traffic management will be in place on State Highway 6 at O’Sullivan’s Bridge from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm on weekdays.

Contractors will begin conducting site measurements on the 122 metre long, 52-year-old bridge. 

Scaffolding teams will also set up hanging access under specific sections of the bri...

Current fuel stock as at 11:59PM Sunday 17 May (as days' cover).

Overall fuel stocks remain well above minimum requirements and within normal ranges, with regular shipments continuing to arrive as expected.

Fuel importers have provided good confidence through confirmed orders to late June, with planned orders extending into early A...

In a New Zealand first, light commercial vehicle operators can now earn an insurance excess waiver simply by driving safely.

EROAD, a global leader in fleet management, safety and compliance technology, and NZI, New Zealand's leading business insurer, has announced the expansion of their Safe Driving Rewards programme to light commercial vehicle customers. This is a landmark moment in a partnership that has spanned a decade and delivered proven safety and financial results for heavy fleet operators across New Zealand. ...

The June 2026 issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver is on-sale this week featuring a quiet revolution taking place in the forests around Rotorua. 

The Giti Tyres Big Test takes a look at the world-first battery electric Scania B-Train logger now at work in the Rotorua Forest Haulage fleet.

The unique truck and the charging infrastructure which supports it are providing lessons which will help shape the future of log transport. 

June’s Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus visits South Island chilled ...