Training ‘integral’ to business
This story first appeared in the July issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Pacific Haulage Ltd knows the importance of investing in their people. That’s why they’ve recently enrolled 19 drivers Read More
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Hilux SR5 Cruiser shows tough stance
This story first appeared in the July issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The SR5 Cruiser is dubbed the Hilux “hero model” and this vehicle sure strikes a pose in the Read More
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Review: Bringing class to the ute market
Premium European vehicle maker Mercedes-Benz has jumped in feet first to the increasingly popular ute market, adding x to their classy line-up of vehicles.
The X-Class brings together the versatility of a utilitarian all-purpose vehicle (complete with the largest load bed in its class) with the upmarket prestige and comfort that inevitably comes with the 3-pointed-star badge.
Although it has decades of commercial vehicle experience to draw from, Mercedes-Benz has also leveraged its existing relationship with Renault and Nissan to waste no time bringing the X-Class to market. Continue reading “Bringing class to the ute market” »
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The MAN TGX has been voted ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’ at the prestigious Motor Transport Awards 2018.
The London-held ceremony, in its 32nd year, saw an audience of over 1000 representatives from the transport industry celebrate excellence, innovation, outstanding service and efficiency in the industry.
Motor Transport editor Steve Hobson says the judging panel, made up of experienced industry professionals, singled out the MAN TGX for its “high efficiency, low cost of ownership, excellent parts and service support delivered through a highly focused dealer network, as well as the high levels of driver comfort”. Continue reading “MAN TGX voted ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’” »
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The NZ Transport Agency is reporting “great progress” on the State Highway 3 replacement for the Manawatū Gorge.
Project Manager Lonnie Dalzell says the proposed route sees the new road run from near the western entry of the closed SH3 gorge, cross the Ruahine Ranges north of the Gorge, and reconnect to SH3 at Woodville.
NZTA have released a computer generated video which gives a first look at the replacement route. Continue reading “Video: First look at Manawatū Gorge replacement route” »
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Kathy Schluter
Fuso New Zealand has appointed Kathy Schluter as general manager of sales.
Schluter joins the team having previously been channel sales manager for telematics company ERoad which saw her work closely with both Fuso NZ and Keith Andrews Trucks in that role.
Fuso NZ managing director Kurtis Andrews says the team is “delighted to have Kathy on board”. Continue reading “Fuso NZ appoints Kathy Schluter” »
Kathy Schluter Fuso New Zealand has appointed Kathy Schluter as gen ...
The RAM 1500 pick-up truck range will see its Australian and New Zealand dealership networks expand rapidly in the coming year.
Australian distributor Ateco Automotive has announced at the RAM Trucks launch in Sydney that it will grow from the current 33 dealers to 36 by the end of the financial year, and 40 by the end of 2018.
The additional RAM Trucks footprint will be inclusive of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Australia’s 17 franchised RAM dealer sites. Continue reading “New RAM trucks range to grow dealer network” »
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Tower Cranes New Zealand has taken possession of its first Terex crane from Titan Equipment.
Director Julian Oxborough says the crane has been in use for just a few weeks but he’s already impressed.
“Our new Terex AC 130-5 all-terrain crane has fitted into our fleet really well. Continue reading “First Terex for Tower Cranes” »
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Face tracking software is being deployed in a bid to tackle driver fatigue and distraction in the commercial vehicle industry.
Canberra-based technology developer Seeing Machines has created the Guardian driver monitoring system.
It has been introduced into 27 New Zealand fleets over the last 18 months and has the backing of insurance provider NZI. Continue reading “Transport industry adopts face tracking to save lives” »
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This year’s Road Transport Forum Conference is set to recognise the important role of the road transport industry in the Otago and Southland regions.
The conference will be held on September 26 and 27 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
“We are grateful that transport minister Phil Twyford has committed to returning after speaking at our 2017 conference and we look forward to learning more about the Government’s new transport plans that will have such a major impact on our industry,” says RTF chief executive Ken Shirley. Continue reading “RTF conference to have southern flavour” »
This year’s Road Transport Forum Conference is set to recognise the im ...
