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NZ Trucking Association - Latest News [Page 1]

Why Belonging To An Association Matters, Especially Now

Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 11:40 am | NZ Trucking Association

“There are moments in business when the value of belonging to an industry association becomes unmistakably clear, and this is one of them,” says David Boyce CEO, New Zealand Trucking Association. More >>

Fuel Crisis Exposes NZ’s Oil Dependence, The Trucking Industry Calls For Immediate Action

Monday, 30 March 2026, 5:27 pm | NZ Trucking Association

David Boyce, CEO of the New Zealand Trucking Association, says the bigger issue is New Zealand’s long-term reliance on imported oil, and the solution is already within reach. More >>

Urgent Message To Operators: Three Practical Steps To Manage Rising Fuel Costs

Thursday, 12 March 2026, 1:06 pm | NZ Trucking Association

The New Zealand Trucking Association is urging operators to take immediate practical steps to protect their businesses and manage the financial pressure created by rising fuel prices. More >>

Plan The Route. Know The Crossing. Prevent The Headline.

Monday, 2 February 2026, 10:06 am | NZ Trucking Association

KiwiRail data shows that between 2010 and September 2025 there were ten collisions between trains and heavy vehicles at short-stacked crossings. More >>

NZ Trucking Association Calls For Capability-Based Licensing Standards Following System Failures & Licence Cancellations

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 3:53 pm | NZ Trucking Association

While recent licence cancellations have prompted a wave of appalling behaviour, including racist commentary and social media attacks, the Association stresses that this issue is not about ethnicity, nationality, or immigration status. More >>

NZ Trucking Association Calls For Stronger Deterrents And Capability Checks Following NZTA Licence Fraud Investigation

Monday, 10 November 2025, 3:53 pm | NZ Trucking Association

The NTA commends NZTA for the extensive audit and decisive action taken to identify and address this serious issue, which has major implications for public and workplace safety across the transport sector. More >>

NZ Trucking Association Calls For Accelerated Review Of VDAM Rule To Unlock Productivity Gains

Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 4:11 pm | NZ Trucking Association

New Zealand has an opportunity right now to unlock major efficiency and safety benefits by updating our VDAM settings and accelerating the introduction of PBS and modern vehicle combinations, says David Boyce CEO NZ Trucking Association. More >>

NZ Trucking Association Calls For Increased Use Of Rear-Facing Red Lights And Stronger Safety Management Systems

Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 12:12 pm | NZ Trucking Association

“Having a structured safety management system in place means operators have the policies, procedures, and documentation required should an incident occur, but more importantly, it helps prevent incidents in the first place,” the Association said. More >>

NTA Supports Hon Chris Bishop's Announcement Today For The Freight Industry

Thursday, 2 October 2025, 4:29 pm | NZ Trucking Association

With freight demand forecast to grow by 55% in the next 20 years, the time for action is now. More >>

HARMfree: Free, Practical, And Making A Real Difference

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 12:25 pm | NZ Trucking Association

An independent evaluation has confirmed that the programme is widely embraced across the industry. Offered entirely free of charge, HARMfree has demonstrated that when resources are clear, relevant, and practical, operators not only pay attention, but More >>

NZ Trucking Association Boosts Profile Of Women In Transport Through Social Media

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 3:57 pm | NZ Trucking Association

The initiative, part of the Transport Women programme, aims to increase visibility, encourage connection, and showcase the important contributions women make across the sector. More >>

NZ Trucking Association Backs Move Towards Single Road User Charges System

Thursday, 7 August 2025, 2:48 pm | NZ Trucking Association

With the cost of roading maintenance and investment rapidly rising, the current model is no longer sustainable. The Association says a wholesale fix is needed to ensure all road users contribute fairly to the upkeep of the country’s road network. More >>

Tragedy On NZ Roads Involving A Heavy Vehicle

Friday, 1 August 2025, 11:56 am | NZ Trucking Association

But while the headlines focus on the individual now facing justice, this tragedy exposes a wider, systemic failure, a failure that allowed an unsafe truck, an unfit contractor, and a culture of “she’ll be right” to take precedence over safety, ... More >>

Industry Progress: New Zealand Trucking Association Welcomes Drop In Workplace Injuries

Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 4:17 pm | NZ Trucking Association

Figures show a year-on-year improvement, with workplace injury claims dropping from 4,349 in 2022/23 to 3,442 in 2024/25. While this trend is encouraging, the Association cautions that there is still work to do. More >>

TruckSafe New Zealand Launches: A Game-Changer For Heavy Vehicle Safety And Compliance

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 10:39 am | NZ Trucking Association

Backed by decades of proven success across the Tasman, TruckSafe is now available to all operators, including single vehicle owner-drivers (SVODs) - making it more inclusive and accessible than any previous safety programme of its kind. More >>

TruckSafe New Zealand Set To Transform Transport Sector

Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:00 pm | NZ Trucking Association

TruckSafe New Zealand delivers a comprehensive framework designed to meet and exceed the demands of New Zealand’s regulatory landscape, including meeting obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. More >>

NZ Trucking Association Is To Launch Its Workforce Strategy At TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show In Christchurch

Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 2:31 pm | NZ Trucking Association

At the heart of this strategy is Careers Transport 2025, a major feature of the TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show, scheduled for Saturday, 8th March 2025, in Christchurch. More >>

NZ Trucking Association Launches Free Transport And Logistics Recovery At Work Programme

Saturday, 2 November 2024, 6:37 pm | NZ Trucking Association

The RAW programme addresses the high incidence of workplace injuries within the transport and logistics sector, which lead to significant time away from work, decreased productivity, and adverse impacts on worker well-being. More >>

NZ Trucking Association Opens Membership For Transport Operators

Friday, 18 October 2024, 3:05 pm | NZ Trucking Association

With times tougher than ever for the transport industry, the NZ Trucking Association offers vital support and representation to its members. More >>

Rob Taylor Steps Down As Chair Of NZ Trucking Association, Ken Winsloe Appointed As New President

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:51 pm | NZ Trucking Association

The NZ Trucking Association looks forward to the future with this new leadership, confident in the continued growth and success of the organisation under Ken Winsloe’s guidance. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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