With the increasing number of accidents caused by the malfunction of trucks’ handbrakes, NZ Transport Agency has conducted a test on the handbrake of 90 randomly selected trucks in Wellington. The result obtained by RNZ showed that almost half the trucks tested have handbrakes in poor condition. Applying this number {...}
Scania has announced that in November it will finally release its much anticipated Euro 6 truck that features a comprehensive update to the existing line. Given the current automotive climate, most people or companies that have their eyes set on the new fleet may experience some delays. {...}
A rigorous two year testing period for new extra sized trucks means that NZ could see a lot more of them on major roads very soon. {...}
Waka Kotahi - the New Zealand Transport Agency has admitted to making the wrong decision to introduce strict reforms on truck braking systems. The government agency has found itself back-tracking after thousands of haulage companies have objected the new rules {...}
Truck and crane company TRT NZ (Tidd Ross Todd) has turned a new leaf and is now open for business in the south island. The company is already well established in the north island and is looking to service truck and crane needs in the garden city. {...}
Sharon Mansfield is the latest recipient for the a Class 2 driving scholarship sponsored by FUSO trucks. The scholarship has provided Sharon with the opportunity to make her mark on the trucking industry that has traditionally been male-dominated. {...}
PACCAR parts and accessories will take a new diversified approach towards their offerings this year with a core focus on Kenworth and DAF. The quality aftermarket parts will be seen on these trucks across Australia as the company looks to integrate their approach with the two companies. {...}
PACCAR the US truck parts company has teamed up with Aurora and FedEX to produce an industry leading innovation that will change the game for line haul trucking operations. {...}
A new incentive by the ARTSA-institute has released a new ‘Good Practice Guide for Supply of Replacement Parts for use on Heavy Vehicles’, which aims to provide a basis of knowledge for safe reinstalls of the best parts on machinery. The guide will provide a useful go to for Australia's {...}
Major truck manufacturers have been under the spotlight for their effort towards reducing CO2 emissions in their fleet of trucks. Hyundai are soon to release hydrogen powered trucks across Oceania and global company IVECO look to be set to follow suit. {...}