NZTD News

A new Fuso Shogun specially configured to transport large utes, vans and motorhomes provides a bright yellow showpiece for the cover and Giti Tyres Big Test feature in February’s New Zealand Truck & Driver on sale now.

Carr & Haslam have worked with both Fuso and Jackson Enterprises to achieve a unique specification for a new 400hp Fuso Shogun 8x4 Super Low which is ideal for the new generation of large utes and commercial vans being sold on the New Zealand market.

The February Advantage Tyre Solutions ...

Fletcher Building has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Construction Division to major international construction group VINCI Construction (VINCI) for $315.6 million.

The purchase price is subject to a potential increase of up to $18.5 million in aggregate pending the final outcome of a small number of key contracts for the Division currently under negotiation, which would take the headline enterprise value of the transaction to $334.1 million.

In short, the sale is unlikely to ne...

Truck tow couplings with a dropping pin must be checked and inspected regularly. Drivers must check the trailer coupling at every connection and at least once a day (before driving).

Inspection is needed after recent incidents of drawbar trailers failing to couple correctly, causing them to disconnect or damage the coupling. Trailer coupling dropping pins must be able to drop to the fully locked position and lock without being blocked by dirt or anything else. Trailer coupling devices must be safe, effective and ensure...

Scania's L-series cab has achieved five-star safety rating – the highest possible – in the European consumer testing organisation Euro NCAP's Safer Trucks programme.

The tested vehicle, an electric version of the L-cab, is part of the utility segment, which covers vehicles such as refuse collectors and other vital service trucks.

The L-cab is a versatile low-entry cab designed for demanding urban and vocational operations. It offers exceptional direct vision – particularly when equipped with Scania's City Door, w...

Southpac Trucks has expanded its national footprint with the opening of a new branch in Nelson, marking the company’s ninth location across New Zealand. The new site, located at 5A Fayette Lane, is designed to strengthen support for transport operators across the Top of the South Island by providing local access to parts, servicing, and experienced technical support from the Southpac Trucks team.

According to Southpac, the Nelson branch represents a strategic investment in improving responsiveness and enhancing service...

Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that the closure of SH2 Waioweka Gorge will result in significant delays and additional costs for freight customers around the Upper-North Island.

NZTA have advised that State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will likely remain closed for several weeks, following extensive damage from severe rainfall and multiple large slips.

NZTA advised today (21 January 2026) that work on SH2 has been paused due to heavy rain. With weather set to worsen over the day, c...