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Driver licence problems raise wider issues    Last week there was considerable media interest in NZTA’s finding that tests carried out by several driver licensing officers had not been completed to the required standard. Consequently, about 650 drivers, of which around half were truck drivers, are required to re-sit their tests.  The media was interested in…

Learn more about Paul Fincham, this year's winner of the MITO Outstanding Contribution to Training Award after almost 30 years in the road freight industry.

The last week or so has been like a long sailing voyage. Just when you think you’re through the worst of it and you’re starting to make good speed over ground and the seas are comfortable, the winds flare up. But in the back of my mind, I’m confident we will get through. 

Livestock welfare starts well before the loading ramp. Ensuring animals are fit for transport, correctly identified, properly prepared, and ready before the truck arrives will improve welfare, safety, efficiency, and compliance across the livestock sector.

Last week I presented at the National Freight and Supply Chain Superhui in Hamilton arguing that closer collaboration across the freight and supply chain is essential if New Zealand is to meet its transport and export challenges.

Transporting NZ supports planned changes to road user rules which reflect common practice.