Ashburton Bridge notification updates
The following important information received by the Road Transport Forum may have already been distributed to members. The information…
No RUC increase for 2021 confirmation of ministerial decision
Over the past few days, the Road Transport Forum has received numerous inquiries regarding the possibility of RUC increase for the 2021/22…
Union access to work places
The Road Transport Forum’s Te ara ki tua Road to success training initiative team have identified an issue when setting up contacts with…
No excuses for compromising safety
This Road Safety Week (17-23 May), we want to improve safety for truck drivers and all road users by supporting the introduction of…
CVST employ new testing technology to detect non-compliant heavy vehicle brakes
NZ Police commercial vehicle safety teams (CVST) are employing a new generation of mobile roller brake testers and thermal imaging devices…
Submitters ignored as immigration law rushed
It was disappointing, but not surprising, to see the Government ignore submissions and continue with its emergency immigration powers, says…
Employment relations act rest breaks and meal breaks
RTF has received a few queries from both operators and drivers regarding rest break and meal break entitlements set out in the Employment…
Access addenda for road closures in Taranaki and Manawatu
The following series of route addenda providing alternative routes for HPMVs when standard routes are closed have been issued by Waka…
More haste, less speed on climate change for trucks
Reducing harmful emissions from road freight transport is a case of “more haste, less speed”, says Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief…