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A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, came into effect on Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say. 

“Economic growth and productivity are a priority for the Government, and with up to 38,000 vehicles per day travelling on the Christchurch Southern Motorway, the new higher speed limit of 110km/h will help ensure people and freight can get to where they need...

Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), has announced ordering is now available for the highly anticipated Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia. This latest addition to the Freightliner family continues the legacy of the industry’s most popular Class 8 truck, setting new standards in safety, efficiency and profitability.

“The Freightliner Cascadia has earned its place as the preferred truck for customers of all sizes because of it...

Last year, Hall’s announced the opening of its new Longburn Transport site, which, combined with Hall’s Storage and Manawatu Inland Port, established a robust logistics hub servicing the Lower North Island and beyond. This strategic move bolstered the company’s supply chain capabilities and underscored its commitment to delivering temperature-controlled solutions nationwide.

Now, Hall’s is pleased to announce its latest multi-million-dollar investment: a new Transport cross-dock and Storage facility in Horotiu. Situate...

Mack Trucks has officially set a new benchmark in highway transportation with the debut of its all-new Mack Pioneer, the company’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused highway truck to date. With its cutting-edge design, innovative features, and commitment to maximizing driver comfort and fuel efficiency, the Pioneer positions itself as the future of Mack’s highway offerings and the evolution of long-haul trucking. Available in a variety of configurations—including day cabs and short, medium, and long sleeper options—the Pion...

Road Policing staff from Manawatū and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team conducted a four-day operation last week, targeting driver behaviour and Heavy Motor Vehicle compliance across the upper Rangitikei and greater Ruapehu areas. 

The operation ran over four days, from Wednesday 9 April to Saturday 12 April, with the focus on safety of road users across the region. Across the four days, 20 checkpoints were conducted, and 7755 drivers were breath tested.

Three people blew over the legal breath alcohol limit...

Scania has announced the acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems, including production capabilities, a research and development center, and a team of approximately 260 employees. The operations are based in two locations: a leased production facility in Gdańsk, Poland, and an R&D center in Tomteboda, Stockholm, Sweden. 

Northvolt Systems Industrial Division develops and manufactures battery systems for heavy industry and off-highway market segments, offering a portfolio of battery modules and s...