Transport

A new NTA initiative aims to amplify and celebrate the expertise of women across the sector. As part of the Transport Women campaign, the social media spotlight showcases the inspiring stories of women across the industry. “What stands out about the women in our industry is their professionalism and resilience,” NZ Trucking Association Carol McGeady […]

The New Zealand Trucking Association is calling for action after a roadworker was fatally struck by a 20-tonne unroadworthy truck. With the company boss of the Auckland business admitting to manslaughter, the association says the tragedy exposes wider systemic failures beyond the news media’s focus on the individual now facing justice. The Trucking Association holds […]

WorkSafe has developed new guidance around transport trailers and heavy machinery. It comes after a 2019 death where a trailer ramp fell on a Te Kuiti tradesman. The employer committed funds to a range of mandatory health and safety improvements, including sponsoring Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) to develop new guidance on the […]

Low-emission transport solutions. With climate change and sustainability modern hot topics, it is no surprise that heavy vehicle fleets are starting to transition to either battery electric or hydrogen vehicles. They’re set to play a major role in the search for reduced emissions. Fonterra is one major company that has already committed to changes, with […]