Retirement of Aratere highlights need for new ferries

The withdrawal of the Aratere means there will be just four ferries being operated by  the Interislander and Bluebridge companies for…

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…

Why 50MAX should be the new standard

Having more productive trucks on our network reduces emissions, boosts productivity, reduces congestion, and improves safety.

Ending ACC discount for safe truck drivers is a backwards move

Transporting New Zealand is calling on the Government to reverse its decision to end an ACC levy discount for truck drivers.