NZTD News
Truckometer - Straightening up
Posted on 13-Sep-2024
According to the latest ‘Truckometer’, the Light Traffic Index (LTI) rose 0.6% m/m in August, while the Heavy Traffic Index (HTI) fell 0.7%. Heavy traffic has fallen by 3.3% y/y, a much larger fall than the 1.1% annual fall seen in light traffic.
Light traffic (motorbikes, cars and vans) is generally a good indicator of the state of demand, as opposed to production. It typically provides a six-month lead on momentum in the economy – variation reflects discretionary spending on outings, movement of couriers and tradespe...
.. Read MoreExperienced Retail Sales Manager Joins UD Trucks
Posted on 12-Sep-2024
UD Trucks (UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd) has appointed a Retail Sales Manager, Zane Erwee as the business focuses on growth, joining the team in mid-2024. Zane’s role focuses on the growth of the UD Trucks retail business and leading the UD Truck Sales team operating in the North Island.
Zane has 17 years of industry experience both in New Zealand and South Africa. He also has significant experience with UD Trucks brand and product.
Colin Muir, UD Trucks General Manager confirms, “We are very pleas...
.. Read MoreFirst off the block – SH1 road renewal underway
Posted on 12-Sep-2024
The first block closure of the huge maintenance project for State Highway 1 in central and southern Waikato is now underway, just south of Tīrau.
This is stage 1 of an accelerated road renewal programme, which is one of the largest and most ambitious maintenance and rehabilitation projects to be undertaken in New Zealand. It will see NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) undertake renewal work over approximately 23 percent of SH1 between Piarere and the Waiouru.
SH1 is closed for 4 weeks from the SH5...
.. Read MoreKaitaki sentencing underscores need for new ferries
Posted on 12-Sep-2024
The sentencing of KiwiRail for a 2023 incident on the Kaitaki interisland ferry highlights the urgent need for replacement ferries, says the Maritime Union of New Zealand.
KiwiRail was fined $432,500 for a charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act brought by industry regulator Maritime New Zealand, following loss of engine power on the Interislander ferry Kaitaki on Saturday 28 January 2023.
Hundreds of passengers and crew were left adrift on the ferry in severe weather conditions and a ‘May Day’ call ...
.. Read MoreKeith Andrews becomes national sales dealer for Daimler Truck
Posted on 12-Sep-2024
Keith Andrews has begun trading in new dealerships across Christchurch, Timaru and Dunedin on Thursday 12 September 2024. Keith Andrews has become the New Zealand-wide sales dealer for Daimler Truck’s Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and FUSO commercial vehicle brands.
National sales team is complete with the addition of South Island team members across Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin and Invercargill. CablePrice will continue to provide Daimler Truck parts and service in Nelson, Greymouth and Invercargill. &nbs...
.. Read MoreManawatū Bridge (Whirokino) barrier and maintenance work begins next week
Posted on 12-Sep-2024
A reminder that next week roading crews will be onsite at Manawatū Bridge (Whirokino) for a range of maintenance work. The work will begin on Monday 16 September and take place between 9am and 2.30pm daily.
To enable these works to take place, a one-way closure will be in place, and southbound traffic will be detoured during the work hours. The state highway will remain open for northbound traffic at all times.
During this closure, numerous sections of damaged flexible median barrier will be rep...
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