Transporting NZ
Transport industry ‘delighted’ with immigration changes
A residency pathway for migrant truck and bus drivers is being hailed as a welcome relief for struggling transport companies. Immigration Minister Michael Wood announced a…
Nick Leggett: Rising costs for businesses and consumers require urgent action
Nick Leggett It’s hardly a surprise – the cost of living and doing business is going up. I think everything is pointing towards next year being…
Inflation could get worse if fuel tax relief ends – Transporting NZ
Kiwis will soon be in for a shock at the pump if the Government doesn’t extend its fuel relief measures. That’s the warning from road freight…
Certainty needed on fuel discount extension – Transporting NZ
Kiwis could see the cost of living crisis get worse if the fuel tax cut is not extended next year, a leading road freight body says. …
Video: Transport industry agrees ‘big change’ to come
Transporting New Zealand’s annual conference has kicked off in Invercargill bringing the road freight industry together to tackle topics around technology, safety, supply chains, workforce challenges and more.
Trucking industry faces ‘wellbeing challenges’
Trucking company owners are reporting ongoing levels of stress, anxiety, financial pressure, fatigue and tiredness which were brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to…
NZ transport diversity programme welcomes 2022 nominees
New Zealand’s inaugural group of diversity champion nominees to take part in Te ara ki tua Road to success Driving Change Diversity Programme have been named. Road…
Fiona McDonagh: A Road to success plays a key role in attracting drivers of the future 
Rising costs, like wages, fuel, cost of living, and interest rates, are making life harder for everyone, and the pressure of running a successful and profitable business has become even tougher.
Nick Leggett: Treat and pay drivers well to ensure a bright future for transport industry
Most trucking companies have raised wages for their drivers over the last year, our recent survey has found. That’s a wise move if the road transport industry is to have a bright future in New Zealand. Better pay and a focus on good culture and conditions are already literally paying dividends for many operators.
Low-wage truck driving days are over, industry survey finds
A large number of trucking companies have reported increasing pay for their drivers over the last year, according to a recent survey conducted by road freight…