Safety & Workforce
Road safety, health and safety, and the people and skills behind the wheel.
Fuso unveils new Shogun with more power and safety
Fuso New Zealand has launched the eighth-generation Shogun, claiming class-leading power, lighter kerb weight and a step up in safety and efficiency for Kiwi heavy-duty operators…
MITO gains NZQA approval as private training establishment
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has approved MITO’s application to register as a private training establishment (PTE), marking a significant milestone for automotive industry workforce development.
Port of Auckland and Maritime Union launch fatigue management project
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) and Port of Auckland have launched a joint initiative to tackle fatigue among port workers, with the development of…
Govt unveils new residence options to bolster workforce
More New Zealand businesses, including automotive trades, will soon be able to attract and retain the workforce they need under the Government’s introduction of two new…
Front tyre blowout caused fatal SH1 truck crash, coroner finds
The Coroner’s Court has released findings into the death of truck driver Alfred “Wana” Walker, who died in a crash on State Highway 1 at the…
Person seriously injured in fuel tank explosion
One person has been seriously injured after a fuel tank explosion at a South Auckland truck dealership on Wednesday afternoon. Fire and Emergency NZ said crews…
Greg Murphy podcast puts Kiwis in the driver’s seat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j60djGTaN8A Motorsport legend Greg Murphy is riding shotgun with some of New Zealand’s best-known faces in a new podcast series that blends carpool confessions with life…
Seminar to provide fleet insights
Organisations with staff who drive for work are being urged to attend an upcoming one-day fleet management seminar in Auckland, covering driver safety, sustainability and fast-changing…
Industry says ‘systemic failure’ led to fatal truck crash, NZTA blames rogue operator
The transport regulator has rejected claims of systemic failure after a roadworker was killed by an unroadworthy truck in Auckland, insisting the tragedy was the result of an individual’s actions.
Foodstuffs North Island doubles down on fleet safety with advanced camera technology
Foodstuffs North Island is cementing its status as a transport safety leader, with Guardian by Seeing Machines cameras installed across its 300-strong fleet for the past five…