May 14, 2025
Industry calls for congestion charge exemption
Goods vehicles should be exempt from congestion-style time-of-use road charges, Transporting NZ told MPs on Monday.
May 12, 2025
Freight sector concerned about key driver issues
What would make truckies happier are purpose-designed rest stops and a good work-life balance.
May 9, 2025
It’s good to be a truckie on the Coast
The latest Census shows the West Coast has the best-paid truck drivers in the country, followed by Southland and Waikato.
May 9, 2025
Government’s ferry delays start to bite
Losing the Aratere means many people are concerned about reduced freight capacity across the Cook Strait, and rising freight costs.
May 2, 2025
A good decision on industry training
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds' announcement that MITO is to be an industry-owned, industry-lead organisation is good news.
May 1, 2025
Investing in the young drivers
"I’ve always been around trucks. They’ve been in the family since I was born ..."
May 1, 2025
Responding to the truck driver shortage
In recent years, New Zealand's road freight industry has experienced a serious deficit of skilled drivers. The Government responded by…
May 1, 2025
Road freight association backs Time of Use Charging Bill, but flags cost concerns
National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has backed congestion charging legislation, but says that amendments are…