In the December issue of TransportTalk, we talk to newly appointed Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett.
Leggett has recently assumed full responsibility at the forum from former boss Ken Shirley and is set to use all his political connections to lobby hard for the transport industry.
TransportTalk also speaks with Isuzu NZ general manager Colin Muir about the brand’s service network expansion and its goal of ensuring customers are no more than one hour away from an authorised service centre around the country. Isuzu’s recent partnership with telematics provider Coretex will also play a key role in truck service requirements.
EROAD is also reporting a period of growth opportunities and investment. New leadership roles are helping the telematics company identify strategies in its New Zealand, Australian and North America markets in light of its half-year report.
Fuel retailer Gull is celebrating 20 years of business and general manager Dave Bodger talks about the highlights and some of the challenges ahead.
Specialist transport and trucking insurance firm O’Connor Warren won the Small-Medium Broking Company of the Year at the 2018 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. Director Eamon O’Connor pays tribute to all his loyal customers in the transport industry.
Plus, Mainfreight reports its half-year results, TRT signs with Hiab, Isuzu announces its ute winners, KiwiRail gets $40m for a new freight hub and driver training gets a $2.8m boost.
And don’t forget to take a look at our regular columns and statistics pages that keep you up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
