NZTD News

Scania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step towards integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system. 

The innovative demonstration shows how battery-electric trucks can do more than transport goods. Through bi-directional charging, trucks can also support the power grid by providing flexibility services such as peak shaving, grid balancing, and ener...

Construction of the long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge has begun, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and South Island Minister James Meager have announced. 

“A second crossing over the Ashburton River is going to be a game changer for residents moving around and through the Mid Canterbury town. It will also be important for economic growth as traffic volumes ease for commuters, tourists and freight operators on the existing crossing via State Highway 1,” Mr Bishop says. 

“The second Ashburton Bridge proj...

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...

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. ...