In the February edition of TransportTalk we speak with Penske New Zealand director Jim Livermore about the opening of the firm’s very first South Island site.
The new Christchurch facility is all set for full retail sales and parts and service support for Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, MTU, and Detroit brands. Plus, it will cater for Penske Power Systems – a distributor of diesel and gas engines and power systems for on-highway, mining, marine, defence, rail and power generation.
The latest round of government funding through the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund will see a number of projects get underway for electric trucks and buses. TransportTalk looks at ventures undertaken by Foodstuffs NZ, TR Group, Ports of Auckland, Container Co, Alsco NZ and PPCS as part of the scheme.
Fuso NZ is expanding its service network in the Bay of Plenty with East Coast Heavy Diesel and Machinery (ECHD). ECHD general manager Robert Gatward talks about the new partnership and helping Fuso NZ build on its customer service base.
Truck and trailer manufacturer Mills-Tui is celebrating its one-year anniversary under new ownership. We speak with owner Dean Purves about the milestone and how business has gone for the company over the past 12 months.
Meanwhile, TransportTalk looks at training and recruitment initiatives. Vehicle Inspection New Zealand talks about its on-the-job training and career progression initiatives. MITO talks about what they have on offer for students wanting to excel in the automotive industry through a New Zealand Qualifications Authority credit system.
Plus, transport operator Zion Tranz hits the road with Isuzu Financial Services, petition lodged to speed up imports, motorhome venture appoints new boss and NZTA back flips on recertification costs.
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.
