Trailers have come a long way since the days of simple four-wheel wagons that were pulled by a horse. Nowadays, a trailer is made from steel with a specific design in order to achieve its purpose. In this article, we’re going to look into trailer manufacturing and how to choose {...}
The New Zealand trucking industry transports 92% of the country’s total freight by weight. All year round New Zealand relies heavily on the sector, with natural and regular peaks throughout the winter season and during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. During these difficult times, truckers and fleet owners must endure the {...}
With the New Zealand summer coming to a close and the colder seasons upon us, owner-operators become more focused on weather and road conditions to ensure the business operates smoothly – that is, until something unforeseen interrupts daily planning and activities. How big a problem seems depends on many factors. {...}
In today’s industry, it doesn’t matter what truck you’ve got. It seems that every manufacturer has got their own motor or they’re using a variant. In this video, we’re just going to quickly touch on I think the major four Motors. So stay tuned. Okay. So you’ve decided you’re going {...}
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. {...}
Causes of tyre wear are often put down to road conditions, alignment, and type of tyre on the truck. What is often overlooked is the impact of worn and malfunctioning shock absorbers and the effect it has on the longevity of tyres. PACCAR parts says that a lack of understanding {...}