Safety & Workforce
Road safety, health and safety, and the people and skills behind the wheel.
Government launches bus crash investigation
Transport minister Phil Twyford has asked officials to investigate the cause of three recent North Island bus crashes. The accidents are “a real cause for concern”…
New inquest into death caused by truck
The death of a young father who was killed when a truck’s driveshaft crashed through his windscreen is set to be assessed again. John Edward Tavinor…
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…
Harness safety to boost profits
This story first appeared in the July issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE From vocal industry bodies to the excellent work of…
Road transport needs to get behind training courses
This story first appeared in the July issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE There has been some publicity in recent weeks about…
Forklift course tackles language barriers
Tasman Training and DT Driver Training have teamed up to produce a new online forklift course for operators with English as a second language. DT Driver…
Freight boss rejects claims drivers are ‘pushed to the limit’
A South Island freight company is rejecting claims of overworking drivers following a string of recent accidents. Summerland Express Freight was fined $1800 in the Dunedin…
Road safety tech drives ‘major business decisions’, report shows
Road safety technology is being highlighted in the results of a recent fleet operator survey. The 2018 New Zealand Telematics Benchmark Report conducted by Teletrac Navman…
Polytechs tackle driver shortage
A commercial road transport (CRT) programme is attracting good interest, including an increase in female students. Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is providing the course for…
Video: Aussie, Kiwi drivers can option Volvo dual-clutch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y7y9cde0P0&feature=youtu.be Volvo Trucks Australia is now offering the first dual-clutch transmission to both local and New Zealand customers. The I-Shift Dual Clutch will offer drivers instant…