Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
Former NZTA boss to lead Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Australia's National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has appointed former NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) chief executive Nicole Rosie as its new CEO.
New heavy vehicle registrations down 39.8% in March
New commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM were down 39.8% year-on-year in March 2025, while used commercial registrations recorded a smaller decline of 3.7% for the…
Truckometer sees monthly dip for heavy traffic
The ANZ Truckometer heavy traffic index fell 2.1% month-on-month in March while the light traffic index was up 0.1% for the period. On a year-on-year basis…
Watch: Electric Volvo trucks join Fulton Hogan fleet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuk6LcTd27w&feature=youtu.be Two fully electric Volvo FM 6x4 trucks are set to begin work on Auckland roads this month, transporting asphalt from Fulton Hogan plants in Penrose…
Robotic battery swap being set up at Penrose, says Etrucks
Etrucks’ robotic battery swap station is being commissioned at its Penrose site in Auckland. It’s using a remote for the swap function until the robot is…
UD Trucks rolls out fixed-price service plans for NZ
UD Trucks is launching a new fixed-price service plan for its Quon range in New Zealand, promising better cost certainty and improved operational uptime for truck…
Watch: TR Group launches hydrogen heavyweight as part of green fleet rollout
TR Group has officially launched its first 50-tonne hydrogen-powered prime mover at a showcase event at Hampton Downs, marking a major milestone in the company’s push to decarbonise New Zealand’s heavy transport sector.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live set for first-ever NZ tour
The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is revving up for its debut New Zealand tour, bringing its action-packed, glow-in-the-dark arena show to Kiwi audiences…
Crowds gather in Christchurch for ultimate trucking showcase
Truck enthusiasts and industry professionals gathered in their thousands at the TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show 2025, held at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch on March…
Public backs truck drivers in new poll
New Zealand’s truck drivers have received a strong vote of confidence from the public, with a new survey revealing over seven times as many people hold…