In the June edition of TransportTalk we look at what the dealers have on offer at the 2019 Fieldays.
Major trucking and ute brands are back for the Mystery Creek event which runs from June 12 to 15. They will be at the stands along with heavy equipment, tractors and agricultural machinery included among 1059 exhibitors, spread across 1559 sites.
Budget 2019 has set a firm target on rail and renewable energy. TransportTalk looks at the Government’s investment into transport infrastructure which includes $1 billion into KiwiRail and another $27 million to establish the National New Energy Development Centre in Taranaki. However, not all are convinced of the strategy, and the Road Transport Forum says it misses the mark on road freight investment.
TransportTalk also visited the Brisbane Truck Show in May and we provide updates from the event which saw over 300 of the biggest names in transport on display and more than 36,000 visitors.
Tidd Ross Todd (TRT) has launched its new pick and carry crane featuring the latest in safety and design. The machine was launched just before the Brisbane Truck Show and is an example of the impressive transport and heavy equipment innovation coming out of the Hamilton-based company.
Bandag’s tyre retread facility in Wacol, Australia has marked a special milestone, hitting 10 million retreads in the Australian and New Zealand market. We look at the Bridgestone-owned company and the service it provides helping transport operators get the best out of their fleet when it comes to tyres.
Plus, Dave Ballantyne is appointed Isuzu Trucks general manager, Women in Road Transport and Carters Tyre team-up to sponsor more female truckies, a diesel diagnostics course is helping automotive technicians and Alliance Services showcases its new Scania Air Vac truck.
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.
