NZTD News

The November issue of New Zealand Truck & Driver magazine is on sale this week with the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test featuring the new Sitrak C9 6x4 tractor unit.

Working for Sims Metals on scrap metal haulage, the C9 is Sitrak’s high- horsepower alternative to premium Euro brands with a 660hp 15.4-litre engine and 12-speed ZF TraXon automated transmission.

This month’s Advantage Tyre Solutions Fleet Focus visits the Manawatu to tell a 75-year celebration story for the McIntosh family which operates McIntosh Cra...

Consultation on Phase 3 of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule review is now open. We need your responses by 27 November so we can meet the 30 November submission deadline – time is short. 

What is it? The VDAM Rule covers changes to vehicle requirements, mass limits, permitting and over dimension vehicles. Phase 3 is part of the Ministry of Transport’s work to make the freight task more efficient.

NZTA are consulting on 28 proposed changes to heavy vehicle rules to cut red tape, reduce costs and hel...

Scania has opened its new R&D proving ground in Södertälje. Representing an investment of approximately SEK 975 million, the 85-hectare facility strengthens the TRATON GROUP’s R&D capabilities and ability to develop, test and validate future transport solutions under controlled and realistic conditions.

The new facility adds 13 kilometres of paved roads and 4 kilometres of gravel roads. It is located in Södertälje and designed to support testing across electrification, autonomous systems, safety, vehicle dynamics and c...

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is expanding its crawler excavator line-up with the introduction of the new EC130 and EC150 for markets across Africa, the Middle East and Oceania. Designed to maximize fuel efficiency without compromising performance, the machines combine Volvo’s proven positive control hydraulics, intelligent work modes and fuel-saving technologies with the power, reliability and versatility required across a wide range of applications.

Delivering strong digging performance and fast cycle times...

Investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is delivering progress on key projects on the West Coast, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says.

"Improvements to key shipping ports and the upgrade of Hokitika Airport are part of the government’s support for the West Coast’s economic growth and resilience,” Mr Patterson says.

Mr Patterson joined local leaders and iwi today at the blessing of Greymouth Port's new port sounding vessel, which will be used to monitor and manage the port’s naviga...

Proposal to mandate safety features won’t proceed  

On Tuesday it was announced that Associate Transport Minister Meager has decided not to proceed with mandating safety features, such as electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking system (ABS), lane departure warning (LDW), autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and audible warning devices on quiet vehicles. We had collaborated with several other associations in providing a .. Read More