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Freight sector concerned about key driver issues
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What would make truckies happier are purpose-designed rest stops and a good work-life balance.
It’s good to be a truckie on the Coast
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The latest Census shows the West Coast has the best-paid truck drivers in the country, followed by Southland and Waikato.
National Road Freight Industry Survey 2025
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The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey was made possible through the generous support of the E J Brenan Memorial Trust. Download the survey PDF here. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.transporting.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Report_Transporting-NZ_State-of-the-Sector_FINAL.pdf" title="National Road Freight Industry Survey"]
Retirement of Aratere highlights need for new ferries
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The withdrawal of the Aratere means there will be just four ferries being operated by the Interislander and Bluebridge companies for nearly four years, until two new vessels are scheduled to go into service in December 2029.
Investing in the young drivers
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"I’ve always been around trucks. They’ve been in the family since I was born ..."
Responding to the truck driver shortage
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In recent years, New Zealand's road freight industry has experienced a serious deficit of skilled drivers. The Government responded by putting in place a temporary residence pathway to attract overseas drivers.
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