Freight sector concerned about key driver issues
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
The latest Census shows the West Coast has the best-paid truck drivers in the country, followed by Southland and Waikato.
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.
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.
Investing in the young drivers
"I’ve always been around trucks. They’ve been in the family since I was born ..."
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…
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…
National survey finds sector gloomy about economy
The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey, a major survey of 194 respondents across 128 road freight businesses paints a gloomy…