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Full contrast
They say you can’t beat Wellington on a good day, and it certainly came to the party with a perfect autumn day for…
What would happen if trucks stopped for one day?
Imagine waking up tomorrow and finding every truck in New Zealand had disappeared. What would happen?
CVST farewells senior constable Chris Haines
Invercargill-based senior constable Chris Haines (QSM) has retired after a 44-year career.
When global tensions hit the tank: Surviving NZ’s fuel price surge
Rising fuel costs are once again at the forefront of small business owners’ minds – especially those in the transport…
New Zealand must keep lifting road safety standards
In April, 18 people died on New Zealand roads in just 10 days. Six were not wearing seatbelts, and in half the crashes,…
Fuel crisis signals a turning point for New Zealand’s energy future
The past month has been a wake-up call for New Zealand. Fuel prices have surged at a pace few in the industry have…
Before you consider not paying RUC, understand the full impact
Throughout the conflict in the Middle East, there have been posts on social media and comments by media calling for…
A rock and a hard place – the sequel
The silver and black rigs of Greymouth-based MBD Contracting are not unfamiliar within the pages of New Zealand…
The odds in your favour
Our coverage of the New Generation DAF’s arrival continues this month as we delve into just what a cab should be a…
Vehicle maintenance
In the trucking industry, vehicle maintenance is often viewed as an operational or compliance task. In reality, it is…