In the December issue of DIESELtalk magazine we highlight the issue of road safety.
Associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter says the rising road toll can be addressed by having fewer trucks on the road with a stronger focus on rail and shipping of freight.
We talk to Jackie Carroll, director of Mount Maunganui based company Tranzliquid Logistics, about what it takes to create a good work place culture that promotes health and safety.
A recent NZ Transport Agency commissioned report looking at the cost benefits of rail is also discussed with comments from Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley.
DIESELtalk also takes a tour of Kenworth’s manufacturing operation with plant tour guide Brian Dickson as the plant ramped up production to meet a rapidly growing market.
There is also a story on the expansion of Australia’s Volvo truck production factory as a result of high New Zealand demand.
This month’s feature focuses on telematics technology and how it can make fleets safer and more efficient.
And then there’s our usual mix of statistics and analysis to keep you informed about the inner workings of the industry.
