May 10, 2021
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…
May 6, 2021
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…
April 29, 2021
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…
April 16, 2021
Immigration (Covid 19 Response) Amendment Bill
April 14, 2021
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…
March 30, 2021
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…
March 29, 2021
Response to CCC 2021 Draft Advice for Consultation
March 18, 2021
Guidance for electronic display of HPMV and 50max permits
The Road Transport Forum (RTF) has recently had a number of queries about the use of electronically displayed permits. This advisory is…
March 18, 2021
Critical risk safety alert Waka Kotahi taking action on Sanwa Seiki brake systems on some Nissan UD trucks issued
The following Critical Risk Safety Alert has been released by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The Sanwa Seiki park brake actuator and…
March 11, 2021
VDAM permitting manual volume 1 updated
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Riccardo Areosa, Manager, Permitting, has updated the Vehicle dimensions and mass permitting manual,…
March 10, 2021
Proforma update update to yesterdays proforma advisory
Both RTF and TTMF raised questions over the HPMV proforma truck trailer diagrams.