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Manufacturing expansion and GDP growth spark some long-awaited economic optimism.

Overview This sector group represents members involved in General Freight-  Everything else no one else wants to take, on any vehicle suitable, from vans to box body trucks, flat decks to curtain siders Operating locally , Regionally and Nationally. Group Priorities Driver Shortage – Immigration pathway, Driver licence Class & End Review, NZTA / MOT…

Overview This sector group represents members involved in the transport using multiple modes of transportation, particularly sea and air ports. The Ports & Intermodal Sector Group works alongside and supports other sector organisations, including the New Zealand Intermodal Safety Group and the South Island Port User Working Group. Group Priorities Improving port turn-around times and…

Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight drivers compared to those taking a negative view (52 per cent to 7 per cent). The survey respondents noted truck drivers’ professionalism and skill, essential service and economic contribution, and…

Key issues and priorities for our members and the wider road freight sector

Applying for a high-productivity motor vehicle (HPMV) permit can be a tricky process. In these three brief videos, Transporting New Zealand’s Jim Crouchley takes you through the process of registering your business, measuring your vehicle, and then using the NZTA portal to complete the permit request. Access these videos through the Member Portal.