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A month of deals and acquisitions Southpac set for t’s been a busy month for deals and A ‘strategic asset’ DAF Euro 6 acquisitions in the transport industry The Freightways deal will see it take p6 Iwith a number of major moves taking over Big Chill’s fleet of more than 200 place for both freight operators and temperature-controlled trucks and trailers dealerships. around the country. New dealer This includes the sale of Big Chill The fleet delivered two million shipments Distribution to NZX-listed Freightways in 2018 through its nationwide network of principal for for more than $117 million, the sale depots and purpose-built cool stores. of Tomoana Warehousing to Booth’s It is a New Zealand market leader Keith Andrews Transport, and the sale of South Island- in temperature-controlled transport, based Prestige Commercial Vehicles to specialising in fast-moving consumer p12 dealership Trucks and Trailers. goods (FMCG) and time critical parcel The NZ$211 million sale of New Zealand- freight, both chilled and frozen. based heavy equipment company Gough Freightways has agreed to purchase Hillside gets $20m Group to Malaysian firm Sime Darby has 100% of the shares of Big Chill, subject to also been approved by the Overseas Overseas Investment Office approval, with boost Investment Office. completion of the acquisition expected to p16 Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 occur in the first half of 2020. The acquisition involves an initial payment of $117 million, representing 80% of an agreed enterprise value for Big Chill, and a final payment later in 2022. Freightways chief executive Mark Troughear says the acquisition “represents a highly compelling transaction and will provide Freightways with both short and long-term growth opportunities, while further diversifying its earnings base”. Booth’s buys Tomoana “Big Chill’s founders and senior Booth’s Transport has purchased Hawke’s management have done a fantastic Bay-based Tomoana Warehousing and job growing the business and we look both will continue to run as separate forward to working together, recognising entities. the strong cultural alignment between our The same staff and management two businesses,” he says. structure will stay in place under Booth’s Freightways says the purchase makes transport executive team governance sense as high quality temperature- and ownership which was effective from controlled fleets and facilities is an October 31, 2019. attractive industry, with increasing Tomoana Warehousing managing director Stewart Taylor will remain at the helm for 25 years, and also has 120 employees consumption of fresh and frozen foods. and a fleet of 65 trucks. “Fresh food is a necessity which exhibits in a newly appointed executive director The sale means Trevor will step away resilience to economic cycles,” it says. role, as well as fulfilling the role as interim from the transport industry and focus Big Chill’s national network of general manager. the rest of his time on his other passion temperature-controlled third-party (3PL) The company says the acquisition has – property development. logistics facilities and delivery fleet is come about from the desire to “tackle This includes a 10-hectare development considered “a strategic asset in New some of the challenges in recent times as part of a major food hub in the Zealand’s food supply chain and its head on” as well as the retirement of Hawke’s Bay next to Heinz Wattie’s’ main established cold storage 3PL strategy Tomoana Warehousing founding director production plant. provides a compelling avenue for future Trevor Taylor. Stewart says the transport industry is expansion”. “The Taylor family, firstly through Trevor and later Stewart, has been synonymous “fast paced “ and “dynamic” and property Freightways says the chilled and frozen development allows Trevor to go at his delivery service adds another dimension with both logistics and the Hawke’s Bay for over 40 years and we want to own pace. to its operations and also complements Meanwhile, Booth’s Transport director its express package capabilities. especially acknowledge and thank Trevor Trevor Booth says moving forward it will The acquisition is set to be complete for his unwavering commitment to the be business as usual for both entities. toward the end of Freightways’ June 30, logistics industry, Tomoana and the wider Booth’s is largely involved in curtain- 2020 financial year. Hawke’s Bay community,” the company says. sider transport and Tomoana brings more “From all of us we wish Trevor all the best services such as flat deck and container in his retirement and trust he will enjoy transport. some well-earned down time.” The two companies have had a long Stewart says the sale has been on the association and also shared the same horizon for many years with his father Tauranga facility together for more than Trevor looking to retirement. three years. “It was an approach from us and we’ve “Tomoana is a good fit and complements been in discussions for a long period of our business extremely well,” Booth says. time. “We have been growing really strong “It’s an exciting time … I love the industry over the last five years but it’s all about and now we have the support of another sustainable growth … This is a large family business,” Stewart says. acquisition and a big change for us. Tomoana has 120 employees and a fleet “Tomoana has a very strong brand and Mark Troughear of 68 trucks. Booth’s has been running Continued on page 3

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Continued from page 2 Keith Andrews takes on European, Japanese and American design and technology – all within the a strong customer base and we will Freightliner Daimler Trucks family. continue with that,” Booth says. Keith Andrews Trucks is now an “While this is a natural progression for our The companies also sent a statement to authorised North Island Freightliner business, it is also the result of hard work, customers, suppliers and staff thanking dealership, in a move that strengthens its dedication and consistency in delivering them during the transition. position as a leading Daimler commercial the highest level of expertise and “Your continued support and patience vehicle specialist. customer service for operators across the over this period is greatly appreciated as Sales, parts and service for the full North Island. We are very excited for the we are aware it has had an effect at times Freightliner range are now available future,” Andrews says. on our service reliability in recent months, at Keith Andrews dealerships in particularly at Tomoana, not to mention Auckland, Hamilton and Whangarei, the uncertainty it created. with sales also at its Tauranga branch. Green light for $211m sale “This acquisition has been undertaken The expansion of its Freightliner offering The $211 million sale of New Zealand- to tackle these challenges and strain is the latest stage in the continued based heavy equipment company Gough on resources head on and we want to growth of the Keith Andrews network. Group to Malaysian firm Sime Darby reassure all customers and suppliers that The dealership started in Whangarei in has been approved by the Overseas the main driver behind this is to ensure 1991 as a dedicated Fuso dealership. Investment Office. we continue to expand on the service Since then, the business has grown to The OIO says it is “satisfied” the offering and support you have become become one of the largest commercial applicant, Sime Darby Berhad, ticks the accustomed to,” it says. vehicle dealers in New Zealand. right boxes and “the individuals who will “Tomoana and Booth’s are both family run Keith Andrews is also an experienced control the investment have the relevant companies that share a huge amount of Mercedes-Benz specialist, covering business experience and acumen and synergy with regards to core values. Both sales, service and parts for the Northland are of good character”. pride themselves on their service, safety region from its base in Whangarei, and “The applicant has also demonstrated and compliance obligations to staff and for Waikato from its Hamilton branch, with financial commitment to the investment,” customers. parts and service support in Auckland. the OIO says. “Under this new ownership model, we Freightliner parts and service support has Gough Group has the local Caterpillar believe all stakeholders will benefit operated from the Whangarei dealership dealerships with service territory in New hugely from shared resources, systems for the past 15 years. Zealand and interests in the transport and processes, through access to a “The addition of full Freightliner services and materials handling business in New broader network geographically and a under the Keith Andrews banner, Zealand and Australia. wider range of service offerings. alongside Mercedes-Benz and “In addition to this we see other exciting Fuso, cements our status as the opportunities too with increased North Island’s go-to Daimler capability in key areas like resource dealer,” managing director sharing, sales, health and safety, training Kurtis Andrews says. and IT to name a few. “Collectively, these brands “Lastly, we are confident and excited represent premium options about the alignment of these two highly across a wide range of regarded businesses and believe it applications, offering leading Kurtis Andrews provides a fantastic platform for growth and opportunities for all our staff, customers and suppliers,” the company says.

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MERCEDES-BENZ RELEASES NEW ACTROS IN NZ ercedes-Benz is releasing the Zealand validation programme for the truck new ways to improve the experience of our new generation Actros into New with customers evaluating the new models partners. MZealand with cameras replacing throughout the North and South Island. “The new truck has a range of features side mirrors. The Actros also features a new multimedia that make life easier for drivers and The truck is expected to go on sale in interface system with two high-resolution continue to push down the cost of the second quarter of 2020 and was tablet-style screens that can be customised operating a transport business.” presented to media and customers at for driver preference. Mercedes-Benz is also making sure the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park on The new generation truck also features Actros range is right for local customers. October 14. GPS-assisted predictive powertrain control “We are committed to working with our The new Actros features a range of driver- for increased fuel efficiency, enhanced customers to determine the ideal model focused improvements including the connectivity and the latest generation of specification four the unique conditions of MirrorCam system that uses aerodynamic advanced safety technology that delivers New Zealand.” cameras connected to two large screens in further improvements. MirrorCam helps deliver fuel savings with the cabin that boost driver vision. Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus Australia the reduced drag of the small camera pods Mercedes-Benz will soon begin a New pacific directorMichael May says which replace regular mirrors. Mercedes-Benz The increased range of vision that can be is determined displayed on the two screens in the cabin, to continue its and the lack of a physical mirror blocking momentum in the some of the view, is also set to deliver a big New Zealand truck improvement for drivers and deliver greater market. safety. “Many New The reduced size of the camera wing, Zealand customers compared to a wing mirror, is also likely to have embraced the reduce the chance of damage. However, current generation in the event it is damaged, Mercedes-Benz Actros, thanks expects the cost of replacing the camera to its remarkable assembly will be in line with, or less than, efficiency, replacing a traditional mirror assembly. reliability and New touch control buttons added to the comfort, which has steering wheel allows drivers to change been fantastic for what information is displayed on the two us,” he says. large screens. “But Mercedes-Benz will always look for

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NEW TEAM. NEW ERA. KEITH ANDREWS TRUCKS APPOINTS NEW DEALER NEW ZEALAND PRINCIPAL SCANIA eith Andrews Trucks (KAT) offer a proven return on investment. Hamilton has appointed Erwin With some market-leading features KStolze as dealer principal. and warranty cover, added to our high Stolze brings a wealth of experience to standard of customer service, we have a the role, having worked in the industry lot of bases covered,” he says. since 2004 and as general manager Having only opened its doors last year, Erwin Stolze of a truck dealership in Bloemfontein, KAT Hamilton is already running at near South Africa. capacity in its five-bay workshop. He relocated to New Zealand in April The purpose-built Te Rapa dealership 2018 with his wife and three children, is equipped for heavy commercial “Our team and our customers have all joining KAT as a sales representative in sales, parts supply and service. benefited from Shaun’s commitment August 2018. The next stage of development will and can-do attitude. I thank him for his “I can’t wait to get going, and have see construction of more bays to efforts and wish him all the best for the already met with the team,” Stolze says. accommodate growing demand. future. “My main goal will be to ensure we “The team has done a great job building “In Erwin, we have a very well-qualified are working proactively and flexibly to Keith Andrews’ reputation for excellence and enthusiastic successor. We are lucky integrate with our customers’ needs, across Waikato. I will be drawing on to have such strength in depth across adding greater value to their businesses their passion and expertise as we move our network that we have been able to and strengthening our relationship for forward and must acknowledge Shaun promote from within. the long term.” Crosswell for leading the dealership so “We have high standards and bringing Stolze believes Hamilton’s growth has capably to this point,” Stolze says. people through who are already clear plenty of upside, and that Keith Andrews Crosswell, who is leaving due to family about those expectations and can lead is well-positioned to support that. reasons, also drew praise from Keith on that basis makes all the difference,” “It’s all about the value proposition. We Andrews managing director Kurtis Andrews says. represent premium truck brands, which Andrews. COVERING THE RISK OF BUSINESS INTERRUPTION he “underinsurance” of Kiwi small business having your vehicle off the and medium-sized enterprises road could have a severe impact on your T(SMEs) has been a recent topic of operations,” he says. interest and Rothbury Insurance Brokers Rothbury Insurance is getting clients is reminding customers on how to cover to think about the impact on their their risks. business if a vehicle in their fleet is “Even if your business is going well off the road for several weeks, several Todd Mountfort it’s important to plan for the future months or longer. and anything unexpected,” Rothbury The question is what impact this would earned, for operating costs like wages, and Insurance branch manager Todd have on employees and the business as a for other expenses you’re still incurring Mountfort says. whole and would the business be able to while your business is out of operation.” “Talking to your insurance broker about survive such a situation? Rothbury Insurance Brokers gives the different types of situations that could “Business interruption is one type of targeted advice for each business based affect your business is a good start. insurance you should have. Generally on everyone’s unique situation. “One of the biggest concerns for business interruption covers you for “Whether you’re a small, medium or business owners today is finding your a physical event that damages your large business owner having the right business unable to operate because of a property and stops you carrying out insurance cover to protect you and your fire, flood, natural disaster, or an accident. business as usual,” Mountfort says. business is one of the best investments “If you’re in the transport and logistics “You can claim for profits you would have you can make,” Mountfort says.. scania.co.nz MADE FOR NEW ZEALAND 12 | TRANSPORTTALK NOVEMBER 2019 | www.transporttalk.co.nz NEW TEAM. NEW ERA. NEW ZEALAND SCANIA

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SPEED LIMITS TO DROP THROUGHOUT AUCKLAND uckland Transport’s board has since 30km/h speeds were adopted in approved a bylaw to lower speed 2008. Alimits across 700km of the city’s AT says a blanket two-speed limit rural roads, town centre streets and the approach (50km/h for urban areas and central business district. 100km/h for rural roads) no longer suits The Speed Limits Bylaw accounts for high-density areas with multiple users Dr Lester Levy 10% of urban and rural roads in the city and the many hilly and twisty rural roads and was passed after considering nearly throughout the growing region. 12,000 public submissions. Areas set to see big changes through It will see 30km/h speed limits for most the programme include Rodney, Upper of the city centre with the exception of Harbour, Orakei, Waitakere, Manukau, Nelson, Hobson and Fanshawe streets, Manurewa-Papakura, Waitemata and which will drop to 40km/h. Gulf and Franklin. Fourteen town centres are also getting AT has planned a $700 million road 30km/h speed limits and speeds on safety programme through to 2028 to many rural roads will drop from 100km/h deliver major, minor and mass-action to 60km/h or 80km/h. safety engineering projects at high risk A total of 20 roads in the Franklin and locations across the network. Funding Rodney area have been deferred and will come from the Government and Caroline Perry will keep their existing speed limit to Auckland Council, and includes $216m allow for more local consultation. from the Regional Fuel Tax. The speed reductions aim to reduce “From safety upgrades, including a the rate of deaths and serious injuries $120m investment in intersections, on Auckland roads which sees around to a $35m on safety improvements two people killed or seriously injured for pedestrians and people on bikes, every day – three times the rate than we’re creating safer roads for drivers other parts of New Zealand. and for those road users who are most The changes target the highest-risk vulnerable,” Levy says. roads in the region and are expected to The programme will require new road stop around 87 death or serious injuries signage and traffic calming measures over the next five years. which will be implemented in a phased Auckland Transport chairman Dr Lester approach with dates to be confirmed. Nick Leggett Levy says the response to the bylaw consultation showed support for safer Lower speeds welcomed roads and streets for all users, especially Brake road safety charity director pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Caroline Perry is welcoming the “The evidence from our own trials and changes and says they impact some of have a 100km/h limit whilst the road has overseas experience shows that drivers the city’s highest risk roads. no median separation, roadside barriers or who make mistakes at lower speeds “Road deaths and injuries cost us other safety features in place. International have better outcomes,” Levy says. billions of dollars every year, and result best practice shows that in places with “AT and supporters of lower speeds in unimaginable costs for families who high numbers of people on foot and bike, have a message for Auckland drivers: If are bereaved and injured in crashes. speed limits must be 30km/h or lower,” you value life, reduce your speed.” "Speed is an outcome factor in every Perry says. The safe-speeds programme is based crash; the speed you're travelling at “Many other countries and cities have on the view that drivers in town centres will determine the likelihood of you implemented lower speed limits and and on rural roads should travel at a surviving a crash or not. Many of our seen reductions in deaths and injuries. speed that is safe and appropriate for roads currently have speed limits that Lower speeds also help to encourage the road conditions. don't match the condition of the road. more people to walk, cycle and use On Queen Street, there’s been a 36% “A significant proportion of our rural roads reduction in deaths and serious injuries Continued on page 15

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Transport industry slams Aitken says the “blanket approach” to speed reduction in the city “will waste decision enforcement resources and frustrate road The trucking and transport industry is users that could lead to more risk taking”. slamming Auckland’s speed limit bylaw “It seems little consideration has been and says it’s a “poor substitute for road given to commercial road users including infrastructure investment”. freight and the economic impact these The Road Transport Forum and the reduced speeds may have especially on National Road Carriers Association David Aitken major arterials into and out of the CBD and have both come out swinging at the connections to major freight generators Speed Limits Bylaw. both intra and inter-city. Road Transport Forum chief executive “Productivity will naturally be slowed down Nick Leggett says the changes (all at these lower speeds. Reduced speeds part of AT’s $700 million road safety on some roads will likely shift traffic programme through to 2028) are “costly onto alternate routes creating further and confusing”. congestion in these areas,” he says Leggett says the RTF supports road Aitken says lower speed limits may safety interventions “where all options also mean trucking companies have to are well considered” but the speed reduce movements as the additional reduction changes will only add to time taken per trip will mean drivers confusion and costs. won’t be able to do as many trips “We believe Auckland Transport is using Barney Irvine during their legal driving hours. reduced speed limits as a proxy for lack “Slowing down roads slows down our of investment in road infrastructure, economy,” he says. because all their money is tied up with Continued from page 14 rail projects – extending the city rail and ‘Too much, too fast’ public transport in urban areas and the controversial light-rail to the airport. Automobile Association spokesman communities, which helps to free up “Very little, if any, consideration has Barney Irvine says AT has not listened the roads for those who need to be on been given to the commercial road to public concerns about the speed them, such as freight vehicles. user, that is trades people and road reductions. "Whilst safe speeds won't solve all of our freight, and the economic impact these “AA members and all Aucklanders road safety issues, they are a key part of reduced speeds will have, especially support the idea of reduced speeds the solution. Engineering measures are on major arterials into and out of on high-risk roads, but the big-bang, also needed to make some roads safer, the central business district (CBD) blanket reductions that AT is proposing but they are costly and take much longer and connections to major freight are too much, too fast.” to implement, so lower speeds can help generators, both intra-city and inter- AT’s consultation on its original proposal to reduce risk on some of our roads. We city. revealed that, of 6000 respondents that must take a Vision Zero approach to road “Those impacts are time and money. expressed a general view, 57% were safety in NZ. No death on our road is If it takes longer, it costs more. And opposed, while 43% were supportive. acceptable," she says. those additional costs filter down to the In a survey of Auckland AA members Under the new Safe Speed Limits household budget being stretched even late last year, 62% of the 14,000 Bylaw, there are three important further, at a time when there is very little respondents opposed the idea of a changes to speed limits: give. What happens in Auckland affects blanket 30km/h speed zone in the CBD, • Following public feedback, most of the whole of New Zealand, Leggett says. while only 16% supported it (the rest Auckland’s city centre will have a National Road Carriers chief executive were in two minds). A separate survey speed limit of 30km/h (the current David Aitken agrees and says the speed of AA members in rural Auckland found 10km/h combined pedestrian and reduction changes in the city will have that 46% were opposed to the speed vehicle zones will remain) apart from “far reaching national consequences”. limit changes AT had proposed in their Hobson, Fanshawe and Nelson streets “Road controlling authorities and central area, while 32% were in favour (21% which will be 40km/h with engineering Government seem determined to were in two minds). treatments to protect vulnerable road reduce speeds as a substitute for road “The theme that comes through really users. infrastructure investment,” Aitken says. clearly is that people don’t think the • Fourteen town centres, such as Orewa, “When you build decent roads, safety is changes make sense,” Irvine says. Te Atatu South and Westgate, will also improved. Germany has no speed limit “If people don’t see a speed limit as have 30km/h speed limits. on their autobahns and has one of the credible, they are unlikely to stick to it; • Around 700km of rural roads across best safety records.” and where compliance is low, you don’t the Auckland region will have new “Imposing speed limits needs to be based get the safety benefits – all you get is lower speed limits. The board decided on research and evidence instead of higher numbers of infringements. That to leave existing speed limits on 20 ideology. We believe this approach has all adds up to a really poor road safety roads, mostly in rural areas in the not been taken by AT in the introduction outcome.” south. of its Speed Limits Bylaw.”

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KIWIRAIL’S HILLSIDE WORKSHOP GETS $20M BOOST iwiRail’s Hillside workshop in Dunedin is being brought to life Kwith nearly $20 million in Provincial Growth Fund investment. The workshop has a long history, originally established in 1875, and has employed hundreds of workers at its peak. It was largely closed down after being partly sold offshore in 2012 which saw around 90 job cuts. Regional development minister Shane Jones and trade and export minister David Parker were in Dunedin this to deliver more economic benefits for and tourism operations, and create new month to announce $19.9 million funding the region,” he says. skilled jobs. for the workshop. KiwiRail will use the funding to upgrade “In the next three years we expect to It will be re-established as a the two main rail workshops at the site, create around 40 new jobs at Hillside, mechanical hub and heavy engineering including electrical and fire protection including hiring skilled mechanical, facility to service KiwiRail’s trains. systems. electrical and potentially light “Hillside is the only heavy lifting rail It will create new facilities so that fabrication staff. From the 23 staff at facility in the South Island so it is vital to locomotives and wagons can be taken the workshops right now we expect to KiwiRail’s business,” Jones says. apart for heavy maintenance and have around 100 staff onsite within a “It makes sense to ensure there are upgrade and will overhaul the ageing decade. quality facilities available to support heavy-lift crane and traverser. “Revitalising Hillside also creates the KiwiRail to maintain their trains It will also improve the site’s rail yard opportunity to take on more apprentices and undertake a range of heavy and roading and replace the existing and attract more talented young people maintenance and upgrade work.” office block. to a career in rail.” KiwiRail chief executive Greg Miller says “Improvements on the site will Miller says over the longer term, if the investment will create jobs for the allow KiwiRail to maintain a lot further funding becomes available, heavy engineering workforce. more locomotives and wagons and KiwiRail will explore demolishing old “This is a significant investment from undertake a range of new work, such buildings on the remainder of the site to the Government that will not only as heavy maintenance and upgrades,” free up a further 8000 square metres of revitalise Hillside, but also set the stage Miller says. the site for redevelopment. for a wider development that will bring “It will make Hillside a crucial part of “Industrial land is limited in Dunedin Dunedin’s engineering sector together KiwiRail’s growing South Island freight Continued on page 17

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Continued from page 16 and there is potential to partner with developers to create a heavy engineering hub alongside the rail facilities at Hillside. It makes sense to bring in other engineering firms, to share skills and create an innovative environment. “This is an opportunity to focus on the future and create a centre of engineering excellence for the South Island,” Miller says. • Petridish Limited ($240,000) • Farra Engineering Limited ($325,000) The Hillside investment is part of a towards equipment and salaries towards the installation of a horizontal wider funding package for Otago’s for itsMakerspace area that allows floor borer machine which will help engineering and manufacturing sector. manufacturing businesses to trial and complete maintenance work in shorter This includes $5.8 million towards test new, innovative products. timeframes for several major South the establishment of a dedicated • United Machinists ($520,000) Island power generators. manufacturing agriculture technology towards purchasing a specific piece of • Bison Group Limited ($110,000) business unit within Dunedin-based engineering equipment to accelerate the towards creating a demonstration company Scott Technology. manufacturing of parts and products. space to showcase its products that lift This unit will be dedicated to automation • Site Weld ($350,000) to purchase and weigh shipping containers and for solutions and services for New Zealand three pieces of engineering additional equipment. food processors, producers and their equipment for its fabrication, repair • Red One Fabrication Limited suppliers. and maintenance services business, ($93,000) towards a specific piece The funding package also includes which services mining, industrial, heavy of engineering equipment to help nearly $500,000 for the Southland and transport, marine and forestry sectors this company, which is a leader in the Otago Regional Engineering Collective and is regularly involved in health and innovation and design of stainless steel (SOREC). safety solutions. and aluminium products for the aviation Other investments include: industry, increase its output. 0800 555 453 [email protected] • sweeneytownsend.co.nz

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HEIDI INKSTER DEFENDS TITLE AT HINO SKILLS COMPETITION very high standard and did an amazing op diesel technician Heidi Inkster job under pressure,” Hino NZ technical is proving hard to beat after manager Simon Wilson says. Twinning the 2019 Hino Skills “It’s not easy identifying and fixing faults Competition national final for diesel when there is a live audience, a judge technicians for the second consecutive watching your every move and a camera year. strapped to your head.” The competition is jointly run between Meanwhile, Salt says 2019 has been “an Hino Distributors NZ and its after sales exciting year for Hino New Zealand with support partner, Truckstops. the introduction of the new 500 Series It saw 38 Truckstops technicians test their Standard Cab and the raft of safety The event was also supported by Hino knowledge of the Hino product with the features it brings to the market”. Japan. Hino Motors senior general top three making the national finals in “Our skills contest provides us with manager Masahide Kagawa and Auckland on October 23. an opportunity to raise the technical manager Kazutoshi Watanabe made the Nathan Douglas (Truckstops Wellington), knowledge across our entire after-sales trip specially for the event. Aniceto Dimaculangan (Truckstops network for current and new product,” he “We are extremely focused on providing Auckland) and Heidi Inkster (Truckstops says. a high level of service – both sales and Wellington) each worked hard for three The Truckstops top apprentice was also after sales – to our Hino customers and hours to find and fix faults on 300, recognised with Nicola Kaliopasi from to achieve this we must work together,” 500 and 700 Series Hino trucks. The Truckstops Auckland taking out first Salt says. competition was friendly but fierce with place. “This event, supported by Hino Japan, each contestant intent on taking out first “We were pleased to see a number of builds upon the strong relationship place. apprentices competing in this year’s between Hino NZ and our after-sales At the awards dinner, Hino NZ general event and felt it important to specifically support partner, Truckstops,” manager Darren Salt announced that by recognise Nico for his efforts,” Truckstops Douglas has been invited to attend the narrowest of margins, Inkster took general manager Kevin Smith says. Hino Australia's event in November to first place yet again. “Our apprenticeship programme, go head-to-head with one of Australia’s Douglas came in second and it was very supported by our national development top Hino technicians, and Inkster will close between all three contestants, centre, allows us to nurture and develop attend the world prizegiving in Japan requiring the stopwatch to determine a our people by providing a clear and early next year. winner. rewarding career path across the “The three finalists this year worked to a Truckstops nationwide network.” From left: Heidi Inkster, Aniceto Dimaculangan and Nathan Douglas.

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he New Zealand construction This is more than double the industry has contributed the corresponding growth rates (2% and 2.7%, Thighest job and employment gains respectively) for all industries combined of any sector over a five-year period to for the same period. February 2019, according to Stats NZ. “In the year to February 2019, the It has added 12,820 more enterprises construction industry added 3.9% more and 45,400 more employees over the employees – the second-highest increase five years, and is the highest gains out among all industries, both in number and of the 19 industries surveyed. percentage,” business register manager The increases reflect an average annual Mary Reid says. growth rate of 4.5% for enterprises and At February 2019, there were 65,320 6.1% for employees in the construction enterprises in the construction industry industry over the period. overall, engaging 177,000 employees. Of these, 21,650 enterprises were in the residential building construction industry sub-group, employing 30,300 people. “Residential building construction had 52.4% more employees than five years ago, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 8.8% over the five-year period to February 2019,” Reid says. The number of new residential buildings consented during the past five years (to August 2019) had a similar growth pattern, with the number of consents rising at an average annual rate of 8.2%. The non-residential building construction sub-group, which mainly covers commercial and industrial buildings, had 13,300 employees at February 2019. This follows an average annual growth rate of 5.1% over the past five years.

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ommercial vehicle This is down 2.5% compared Isuzu is market leader for registrations have to the same period last year October with 122 units Cbeen steady for the which saw 591 registrations registered and a 21.2% market month with only a slight dip in of new commercials for the share. The brand was up new trucks, but a good boost month. 3.4% compared to the 118 in used trucks year-on-year. A total of 5334 new trucks registered in the same period year “so we’re obviously very Total registrations of new and buses have hit the road last year. happy with that result”. trucks and buses over 3500kg in the year-to-date compared Fuso is in second spot for “Sales enquiry is still holding GVM sits at 576 units for to 5700 for the same period the month, up 23.1% with 64 up pretty well too at this stage, October. last year. registered and an 11.1% market despite some of the negative share. reports out there,” he says. Mercedes-Benz is third, up Total used imported truck 22% with 61 units registered and bus registrations saw a and a 10.6% market share. good increase year-on-year, Hino follows, down 9.5% with up 17.1% with 212 registrations 57 registered and a 9.9% in October compared to 181 in share, Iveco up 56% (39), the same period last year. Volvo up 15.6% (37), Scania A total of 1898 used trucks up 41.7% (34), Fiat down 64.4% and buses have hit the road (26), UD Trucks down 26.7% in the year-to-date compared (22) and MAN up 111.1% (19). to 1923 for the same period Isuzu Trucks NZ general last year. manager Dave Ballantyne Isuzu lead the used says the 122 registrations was NEW HEAVY TRUCKS : Over 23,001kg the strongest results of the Continued on page 24 OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change '19 '18 Market '19 '18 VOLVO 36 28 28.6 16.2 274 248 NEW LIGHT TRUCKS : 3,500 - 9,000kg ISUZU 31 44 -29.5 14 292 331 OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change SCANIA 27 10 170.0 12.2 175 141 '19 '18 Market '19 '18 HINO 20 23 -13.0 9 194 222 ISUZU 47 37 27.0 22.2 385 342 KENWORTH 18 28 -35.7 8.1 241 272 MERCEDES-BENZ 36 27 33.3 17.0 258 309 FUSO 15 14 7.1 6.8 161 180 FUSO 33 25 32.0 15.6 388 381 DAF 14 20 -30.0 6.3 202 240 FIAT 26 73 -64.4 12.3 223 350 UD TRUCKS 12 13 -7.7 5.4 115 117 HINO 22 22 0.0 10.4 198 201 MAN 10 6 66.7 4.5 89 83 IVECO 22 14 57.1 10.4 144 105 MERCEDES-BENZ 10 18 -44.4 4.5 131 84 FOTON 10 3 233.3 4.7 71 43 OTHER 29 26 11.5 13.1 293 277 OTHER 16 27 -40.7 7.5 202 153 TOTAL 222 230 -3.5 100 2167 2195 TOTAL 212 228 -7.0 100.0 1869 1884 NEW MEDIUM TRUCKS : 9,000 - 23,000kg NEW BUSES : Over 3,500kg OCT OCT % of YTD YTD OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change MAKE % Change '19 '18 Market '19 '18 '19 '18 Market '19 '18 ISUZU 42 35 20.0 42.9 366 289 MERCEDES-BENZ 13 3 333.3 29.5 29 23 HINO 15 18 -16.7 15.3 211 180 MAN 7 1 600.0 15.9 26 72 FUSO 12 9 33.3 12.2 156 168 FORD 6 4 50.0 13.6 63 63 UD TRUCKS 10 17 -41.2 10.2 99 108 SCANIA 5 13 -61.5 11.4 11 68 IVECO 7 2 250.0 7.1 49 47 FUSO 4 4 0.0 9.1 27 35 OTHER 12 8 50.0 12.2 93 77 OTHER 9 19 -52.6 20.5 168 491 TOTAL 98 89 10.1 100.0 974 869 TOTAL 44 44 0.0 100.0 324 752

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been 2167 registrations in this segment compared to 2195 in the same period the previous year. Volvo leads the segment, up 28.6% with 36 units registered and a 16.2% market share. Isuzu is second, down 29.5% with 31 (14%). Scania is third, up 170% with Continued from page 23 27 units registered and a commercial import market 12.2% market share. for the month with 47 units Hino follows, down 13% with 20 units registered, Kenworth Isuzu takes top spot, up 20% 3500kg and 9000kg GVM registered and a 22.2% with 42 units registered and a featuring trucks, vans and market share. This was down down 35.7% (18), Fuso up 7.1% (15), DAF down 30% (14), UD 42.9% market share. buses was down 7% with 212 7.8% compared to the 51 Hino comes in second, down units registered in October registered in the same period Trucks down 7.7% (12), MAN up 66.7% (10) and Mercedes- 16.7% with 15 units registered compared to 228 in the same last year. and a 15.3% market share. period the previous year. comes second, up Benz down 44.4% (10). Toyota Fuso is third, up 33.35 with 12 Isuzu leads the segment, up 45.2% with 45 units registered The new medium truck segment between 9000kg (12.2%). 27% with 47 units registered and a 21.2% market share. UD Trucks follows, down and a 22.2% market share. is third, up 23.1% with 32 and 23,000kg GVM was up Hino 41.2% (10) and Iveco up 250% Mercedes-Benz is second, up (15.1%). 10.1% with 98 units registered in October compared to 89 in (7). 33.3% with 36 units registered Nissan follows, up 68.8% with The new light commercial the same period the previous Continued on page 25 27 units registered, Mitsubishi segment between down 6.7% (14), Mercedes- year. Benz down 22.2% (7), Ford up 20% (6), Fiat up 400% (5), Chevrolet up 300% (4) and Mazda up 33.3% (4). The new heavy vehicle segment over 23,000kg GVM was down 3.5% year-on- year with a total of 222 units registered in October. This compares to 230 in the same period the previous year. In the year to date there have NEW LIGHT COMMERCIAL MAKES : Under 3,500kg NEW TRUCKS & BUSES MAKES : Over 3,500kg OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change OCT OCT % of YTD YTD '19 '18 '19 18 MAKE % Change Market '19 '18 Market '19 '18 TOYOTA 997 1123 -11.2 23.0 8057 9176 ISUZU 122 118 3.4 21.2 1072 1000 FORD 938 978 -4.1 21.6 9131 9350 FUSO 64 52 23.1 11.1 734 771 MITSUBISHI 364 402 -9.5 8.4 4603 3381 MERCEDES-BENZ 61 50 22.0 10.6 444 438 HOLDEN 356 411 -13.4 8.2 4237 4006 HINO 57 63 -9.5 9.9 603 603 ISUZU 242 254 -4.7 5.6 2625 3014 IVECO 39 25 56.0 6.8 270 226 NISSAN 218 289 -24.6 5.0 2902 3345 VOLVO 37 32 15.6 6.4 286 268 SCANIA 34 24 41.7 5.9 207 225 MAZDA 208 173 20.2 4.8 1816 1804 FIAT 26 73 -64.4 4.5 223 350 MERCEDES-BENZ 177 187 -5.3 4.1 1149 1071 UD TRUCKS 22 30 -26.7 3.8 216 226 LDV 115 206 -44.2 2.7 1135 1653 MAN 19 9 111.1 3.3 123 174 FIAT 103 173 -40.5 2.4 619 887 Other 95 115 -17.4 16.5 1156 1419 Other 615 707 -13.0 14.2 6996 7582 TOTAL 576 591 -2.5 100.0 5334 5700 Total 4333 4903 -11.6 100.0 43270 45269

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Continued from page 24 and a 17% market share. If you’re looking Fuso is third, up 32% with 33 to purchase a new (15.6%). truck or equipment Fiat follows, down 64.4% talk to UDC with 26 units registered, Hino unchanged (22), Iveco up 57.1% (22) and Foton up 233.3% (10). In the year to date there have been 1869 registrations in this set going back to 1975. segment compared to 1884 in He says overall year-to- the same period the previous date sales were down by year. 4.8% percent on the first 10 Registrations for new down 11.2% with 997 units Holden follows, down 13.4% months of 2018, a reduction commercials (under 3500kg) registered and a 23% market with 356 units registered, of just over 6500 fewer were down 11.6% with 4333 share. Isuzu down 4.7% (242), Nissan vehicles sold in 2019 to date. units registered for October. Ford is second, down 4.1% down 24.6% (218), Mazda up “The month of October This compares to 4903 in the with 938 units registered 20.2% (208), Mercedes-Benz continues the up-and-down same period the previous and a 21.6% market share. down 5.3% (177), LDV down pattern for 2019, in what is year. Mitsubishi is third, down 9.5% 44.2% (115) and Fiat down a difficult and challenging Toyota takes the top spot, with 364 (8.4%). 40.5% (103). market.” Motor Industry Association Overall, October 2019 saw USED HEAVY TRUCKS : Over 23,001kg chief executive David registrations of 14,956 Crawford says October 2018 OCT OCT % of YTD YTD vehicles were up 10% (1705 MAKE % Change figures were always going to '19 '18 Market '19 '18 units) on the same month in be a challenge to better as it HINO 2 0 0.0 11.8 20 12 2018. remains the strongest month ISUZU 2 0 0.0 11.8 6 12 The top two models for the of sales ever in the MIA’s data KENWORTH 2 1 100.0 11.8 23 19 Continued on page 26 OTHER 11 7 57.1 64.7 125 78 TOTAL 17 8 112.5 100.0 174 121 USED TRUCKS & BUSES MAKES : Over 3,500kg OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change USED MEDIUM TRUCKS : 9,000 - 23,000kg '19 '18 Market '19 '18 OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change ISUZU 47 51 -7.8 22.2 394 499 '19 '18 Market '19 '18 TOYOTA 45 31 45.2 21.2 413 369 HINO 3 4 -25.0 20.0 35 50 HINO 32 26 23.1 15.1 368 339 ISUZU 3 5 -40.0 20.0 29 46 NISSAN 27 16 68.8 12.7 185 157 DAF 2 0 0.0 13.3 12 16 MITSUBISHI 14 15 -6.7 6.6 192 185 OTHER 7 8 -12.5 46.7 48 52 MERCEDES-BENZ 7 9 -22.2 3.3 24 45 TOTAL 15 17 -11.8 100.0 124 164 FORD 6 5 20.0 2.8 42 24 USED LIGHT TRUCKS : 3,500 - 9,000kg FIAT 5 1 400.0 2.4 29 28 CHEVROLET 4 1 300.0 1.9 8 10 OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change MAZDA 4 3 33.3 1.9 44 44 '19 '18 Market '19 '18 Other 21 23 -8.7 9.9 199 223 TOYOTA 45 31 45.2 26.2 404 361 TOTAL 212 181 17.1 100.0 1898 1923 ISUZU 42 45 -6.7 24.4 355 438 HINO 25 22 13.6 14.5 308 267 USED BUSES : Over 3,500kg NISSAN 25 13 92.3 14.5 166 138 OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change MITSUBISHI 9 13 -30.8 5.2 166 164 '19 '18 Market '19 '18 FIAT 5 1 400.0 2.9 29 28 MITSUBISHI 3 1 200.0 37.5 13 7 CHEVROLET 4 1 300.0 2.3 8 10 FORD 2 1 100.0 25.0 29 11 OTHER 17 22 -22.7 9.9 127 161 OTHER 3 6 -50.0 37.5 30 53 TOTAL 172 148 16.2 100.0 1563 1567 TOTAL 8 8 0.0 100.0 72 71 Your first choice in truck & equipment finance Ph 0800 500 832 or visit www.udc.co.nz UDC Finance Limited lending criteria applies.

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Continued from page 25 month of October were the Toyota Corolla (1269 units), followed by the Toyota RAV4 (887) with the Ford Ranger bumped back to third place October. This compares to year with 172 units registered with 42 units registered and a (829). eight registrations in the same in October. This compares to 24.4% market share. Hino is Toyota regained the market period the previous year. 148 in the same period the third, up 13.6% with 25 (14.5%). lead with 23% market share Hino, Isuzu and Kenworth previous year. Nissan follows, up 92.3% with (997 units) followed by Ford all lead with two registrations Toyota leads this segment, up 25 units registered, Mitsubishi with 22% (938) and Mitsubishi each and sharing an 11.8% 45.2% with 45 units registered down 30.8% (9), Fiat up 400% third (364). market share. and a 26.2% market share. (5), Chevrolet up 300% (4). The Ford Ranger retained the The used medium truck Isuzu is second, down 6.7% top spot as the bestselling segment between 9000kg commercial model with 19% to 23,000kg GVM was down USED TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS share (829 units) followed 11.8% with 15 units registered OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change by the Toyota Hilux with in October. '19 '18 Market '19 '18 16% share (692) with the Hino and Isuzu share top spot JOHN DEERE 22 16 37.5 31.0 57 121 Mitsubishi Triton in third with with three units registered CASE 8 2 300.0 11.3 28 35 8% (364). each and a 20% market share. MASSEY 8 11 -27.3 11.3 47 88 The used heavy truck DAF follows with two. FERGUSON segment over 23,000kg GVM Used light commercials NEW HOLLAND 6 11 -45.5 8.5 33 53 was up 112.5% year-on-year between 3500kg and 9000kg DAVID BROWN 3 1 200.0 4.2 13 10 with 17 units registered in GVM were up 16.2% year-on- FORD 3 1 200.0 4.2 22 33 OTHER 21 28 -25.0 29.6 213 233 TOTAL 71 70 1.4 100.0 413 573 USED LIGHT COMMERCIAL MAKES : Under 3,500kg OCT OCT % of YTD YTD NEW TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS MAKE % Change '19 '18 Market '19 18 OCT OCT % of YTD YTD MAKE % Change TOYOTA 420 448 -6.3 42.0 4265 4123 '19 '18 Market '19 '18 NISSAN 237 239 -0.8 23.7 2183 1918 JOHN DEERE 67 126 -46.8 24.7 557 817 MAZDA 63 81 -22.2 6.3 443 558 CASE IH 33 27 22.2 12.2 156 152 FENDT 29 12 141.7 10.7 143 155 ISUZU 49 55 -10.9 4.9 439 518 NEW HOLLAND 25 24 4.2 9.2 189 187 FORD 44 45 -2.2 4.4 387 363 MASSEY HINO 32 26 23.1 3.2 368 315 24 28 -14.3 8.9 210 238 FERGUSON MITSUBISHI 27 37 -27.0 2.7 299 321 KUBOTA 21 16 31.3 7.7 140 129 FIAT 21 27 -22.2 2.1 132 129 CLAAS 16 17 -5.9 5.9 78 101 VOLKSWAGEN 21 7 200.0 2.1 92 51 DEUTZ-FAHR 16 15 6.7 5.9 87 99 HOLDEN 17 8 112.5 1.7 149 164 CASE 12 9 33.3 4.4 52 64 OTHER 70 93 -24.7 7.0 638 721 OTHER 28 21 33.3 10.3 218 212 TOTAL 1001 1066 -6.1 100.0 9395 9181 TOTAL 271 295 -8.1 100.0 1830 2154 Your first choice in truck & equipment finance Ph 0800 500 832 or visit www.udc.co.nz UDC Finance Limited lending criteria applies.

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VINZ PUSHING INDEPENDENCE IN NEW CAMPAIGN sing an independent testing "This has led to an interest from dish on the menu. For us they’re not station is a safe option for vehicle customers in independent testing, just the main course, they’re our sole Uinspections - that is the message where the result is a safer vehicle and interest.” of “#MakingDrivingSafer”, a strong new is not biased towards a realising profit To help people better understand campaign by Vehicle Inspection New elsewhere as part of a repair process.” what a safer vehicle looks like Zealand. Stevens says the review of NZTA cases and how independent testing can VINZ acting chief executive Sean Stevens show that inspections carried out by making driving safer, VINZ’s #MDS notes the recent media articles faced by many repairers are deficient and leave campaign shares stories based on the the NZ Transport Agency provided some road users at risk. experiences and expertise of its staff. of the impetus to the #MDS campaign. "NZTA’s own media page documents For example, in one story Hamilton- "NZTA’s investigations and subsequent numerous cases of repairers who have based senior vehicle inspector, Gary suspensions of many garages and shown they cannot provide an inspection Silverwood, explains why safety is inspectors around the country have service that meets regulatory standards," personal to him - his mother was killed provided some insight into the state of he says. “Their primary interest is in in a car accident. Today he assists the some inspecting facilities," Stevens says. vehicle repair, and inspections are a side Police Serious Crash Unit with its vehicle inspections. In another, VINZ staff explain how efficient processes and qualified independent inspectors help differentiate VINZ testing stations from other forms of vehicle testing. Modern technologies and more thorough procedures mean more reliable inspection outcomes and reduced waiting times. As they are only inspecting vehicles, VINZ staff also have more scope to focus on keeping themselves up to date with current regulation, something assisted by a newly-appointed learning and development specialist. "We created this role to help our people with the uptake of new technologies in a learning environment as well as to provide better reporting of training outcomes."

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New Vehicle Industry and Product News FORD NZ TO RELEASE TRANSIT CUSTOM AND TOURNEO PLUG-IN HYBRIDS ord New Zealand is introducing the Ford is also introducing a new eight-seat plug-in hybrid Tourneo Titanium people-mover Tourneo Titanium featuring Fand Transit Custom, which will both the same plug-in hybrid powertrain hit the market in mid-2020. technology. It delivers 3.1 l/100 km fuel The Transit Custom plug-in hybrid can efficiency, 70 g/km CO2 emissions be charged with mains electricity for a and a pure electric driving range of up pure electric driving range of up to 56 to 53 km NEDC, the Tourneo Custom kilometres. Plug-In Hybrid also is covered by Ford’s Featuring advanced hybrid technology, the eight-year/160,000km battery pack Ford is also introducing Transit Custom’s front wheels are driven by warranty. a new eight-seat people- a 92.9 kW electric motor powered by a 13.6 Offering a spacious rear compartment kWh lithium-ion battery pack. with in-segment conference seating, mover Tourneo Titanium Ford’s award-winning onelitre EcoBoost the Tourneo Custom makes an ideal petrol engine acts as a range extender for executive shuttle for businesses. featuring the same plug- more than 500 kilometres of driving range, “Our customers want electrified vehicles, but in hybrid powertrain 2.7 l/100 km fuel efficiency and 60 g/km many still have concerns about infrastructure CO2 emissions based on New European and range,” Ford New Zealand managing technology. Driving Cycle (NEDC) standards. director Simon Rutherford says. The battery pack beneath the floor “The new Transit Custom and Tourneo allows for a net payload of 1130kg and Plug-In Hybrids deliver the same well- unchanged load volume of 6m3. The renowned productivity capabilities battery pack is covered by a standard combined with the ability to drive on eight-year/160,000km warranty. Continued on page 29

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New Vehicle Industry and Product News

Continued from page 28 zero-emission electric power and anxiety graphic displaying distance-to-empty for The results highlight that even without free ability to make longer journeys,” both the battery and range extender is a fully established electric vehicle Rutherford says. visible on all screen displays. charging network, the hybrid vans were able to greatly reduce tailpipe Charging port Tested by customers emissions in the inner city, using the flexibility of a petrol range extender A charging port located within the front The results of Ford’s year-long real-world to complete longer journeys when bumper enables the new Transit Custom trial of 20 prototype Transit Custom required. plug-in hybrid to be charged in 4.3 hours plug-in hybrids in London suggest that Further trials in Cologne, Germany, and using a domestic 240-volt 10-amp power plug-in hybrid electrics could present the Valencia, Spain, will provide data from supply, or 2.7 hours using a commercial most practical, readily available option different markets, cities and customer type-2 AC vehicle charger. for businesses trying to reduce emissions types, and will involve a mix of Transit Additional electrical energy is captured and fuel use. Custom plug-in hybrid vans and Tourneo through regenerative charging when the The trial covered more than 240,000km to Custom plug-in hybrid people-movers. vehicle decelerates or brakes. test whether businesses could carry out the Full specifications and pricing will be Four selectable EV modes are available for the driver: • EV Auto is intended to provide the optimum blend of performance and efficiency. The vehicle’s control algorithms monitor battery levels and the current driving scenario – such as motorway or stop-start driving – to decide whether to activate the range extender. • EV Now prioritises usage of stored battery energy for emissions-free driving, deactivating the range extender until battery levels reach a minimum state of charge. • EV Later prioritises the range extender and leverages regenerative charging to most efficiently maintain the current level of battery charge, ready for later use. • EV Charge utilises the range extender to power the vehicle and to top up the battery for when further EV Now travel is needed. Drivers can also choose the degree of energy recovery and braking assistance afforded by the regenerative charging system by selecting either “drive” or “low” on the gear selector. Inside the cabin, a power/charge gauge replaces the standard rev counter. This was optimised following feedback from participants in Ford’s year-long real-world trial in London. The gauge visualises real-time energy savings to help drivers increase electric driving range. A smaller gauge for battery state of charge replaces the engine coolant available closer to arrival. temperature indicator and trip typical daily duties of their diesel-powered computer functions are configured vehicles, while making use of the zero- specifically for the hybrid powertrain. emissions electric-only driving mode. EV mode indicators, maintenance alerts During the trial, 75% of the fleet’s and a warning when the vehicle is mileage in Central London and 49% in plugged into a charging point, appear on Greater London was completed using the instrument display cluster. A status pure electric power.

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New Vehicle Industry and Product News

FUSO NZ UPGRADES FIGHTER AND ENDURO LINE-UP uso NZ is releasing an upgraded “We have specified a Fighter line-up with an all-new F11-tonne range with factory tipper range for New Zealand option and a new Allison auto 16-tonne that meets the needs of model. The fresh line-up adds more depth to the most, if not all, medium- range with improved driver comfort and duty applications" safety, five-year extended warranty and inclusion within Fuso NZ’s new Easy Pay cents per km service contract. media unit, which also works with Apple Significant upgrades in all models Carplay and Android Auto for hands-free include a new Isringhausen air- talking and text-to-speech functionality. suspension driver’s seat with multi- A new black interior with silver highlights adjust capability covering height, tilt, freshens the look and feel inside the cab lumbar support, side bolstering and while the outside gets a silver grille and damping. dark shading under the windscreen. Also included is a rear-mounted reversing “We have specified a range for New camera and 6.2-inch touchscreen media Zealand that meets the needs of most, if now standard. The camera is linked to the not all, medium-duty applications, Fuso NZ

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New Vehicle Industry and Product News managing director Kurtis Andrews says. light of these latest upgrades. “The 9T to 12T market is particularly “Enduro has proved the perfect active and highly competitive. Our new complement to our traditional and more 11T FK1125 Fighter models will provide premium offering,” he says. operators with the added advantage of A key addition to all 6×4 and 8×4 models class-leading front and rear axle capacity, is engine live drive PTO, which, along with full air brakes as standard and a with their solid chassis construction limited slip diff on the factory tipper and cross locks rear axles, makes these model,” he says. trucks particularly suitable for concrete There are six 11-tonne Fighter variants application. in total, with four wheelbase options Visibility in FJ, FO and FZ models – from Features include power and torque within and outside the cab – has been figures of 250hp and 761Nm from a improved, thanks to new dual chamber 7.6-litre, 6-cylinder engine; front and daytime-running headlights. A seat belt rear axle ratings of 4480kg and 8480kg, thanks to larger 19.5-inch wheels; and full air brakes with rear spring park brakes. A first for the entire Fighter family is the 11-tonne tipper with a limited slip diff as standard and 3.5m3 high-quality Kyokuto steel body with a payload just under six tonne. The 4000mm long, 2060mm wide, 4.5mm thick deck has 430mm drop sides and automatic release tailgate. There is also space for a cabinet toolbox between the back of the cab and body. To meet the demand for a middleweight 4×2 with spring suspension, particularly in a tipper application, Fuso NZ has introduced the new 16-tonne FM1628 short wheelbase model with a six-speed Allison 3500 automatic transmission.

Enduro range Fuso New Zealand has also overhauled its Enduro line-up with a new facelift, extra features and three new models. New arrivals include the FJ1628 – a 4×2 16T model fitted with diff lock, well-suited for medium-sized tipper applications – and an 8×4 FO3128 31T tipper with a 19 cubic metre factory body. A new 4×2 FA1017 with a 10,400kg GVM also comes in, replacing the FA917 with increased payload and a new, heavy-duty reminder provides an extra element of six-speed manual transmission. driver protection, while cruise control “We have studied the market and worked eases driver stress and fatigue. with customers to build a range that On the FA1017, a solar windshield protects best meets local fleet needs – all at against excess heat and light from the a highly competitive price-point, and sun to improve driver comfort, along with backed by a 36-month manufacturer’s a new fabric seat cover, additional roof warranty,” Andrews says. storage, and LED lamps for brighter cab “Since its launch, Enduro has quickly illumination (standard across the range). been put to work in fleets across To complete the 2019 model year the country – particularly in the civil upgrade package, refined contouring engineering and construction industries. lends a modern appearance across the “We’ve sold more than 100 units within range. the first year and expect uptake to increase going forward – particularly in

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New Vehicle Industry and Product News TOYOTA NZ IS SELLING A GLADIATOR FOR $1 RESERVE oyota New Zealand will be auctioning off a Hilux Gladiator, starting with a $1 reserve. TKiwi light truck fans may get more than they bargained for with the 2017 Hilux Gladiator SR5 four- wheel-drive double cab automatic. It’s being sold by Toyota NZ and will be auctioned on TradeMe from November 18 to 27. The vehicle includes at least $65,000 of one- off modifications and accessories and has been modified beyond recognition. Toyota NZ built the Gladiator with RVE Vehicle Enhancement as a concept truck to show customers different Hilux options. “This Hilux takes the concept of fully loaded to the maximum,” Toyota NZ used vehicles general manager Steve Prangnell says. Modifications and accessories to the Gladiator include a suspension lift kit, 20-inch alloy wheels, front and rear bull-bars and winch, snorkel, bolt-on flares, sports bar with custom mounts for the spare tyre and Toyota Racing Development skid plate. The truck will be on display at Manukau Toyota during the auction period for keen buyers to view in person.

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NEW GENERATION TO THE FORE et me start by congratulating all the winners and runners up at Nick Leggett Lthis year’s New Zealand Road Is the Road Transport Forum chief executive. He has had a Transport Industry Awards. It was a distinguished career in local government, serving two terms fantastic evening and it was great to as mayor of Porirua City from 2010, and was the youngest have the opportunity to celebrate some mayor in New Zealand. He was first elected to council in of our industry’s outstanding achievers alongside so many of their peers. 1998 aged only 19. Jeff Mear from Fruehauf New Zealand received the VTNZ Supreme Contribution our industry’s outstanding leaders. our industry has traditionally operated. to NZ Road Transport Award. Jeff’s Staying on the young person theme, one However, as Melanie pointed out, in 10 career has been focused on building high of the sessions I enjoyed the most at years’ time millennials will be 75% of the quality equipment, and as he said when the recent RTF Conference was that by workforce so we either get on-board, collecting the award, “doing things right generational recruitment and leadership or we will continue to get left behind by his customers and not leading people expert Melanie Boyle. by other competing industries more down the wrong path”. Responding to the industry’s pressing adaptable than our own. John Essex from TR Master Drive need to recruit younger talent, Melanie Let me briefly touch on the $7.5 Services was runner-up for the award, presented us with some fairly stark billion surplus that we now know the deserving recognition for what he had facts when it came to what millennials, Government is sitting on. The message done for driver training over many years. particularly millennial women, want from our industry is very simple – start The Castrol Truck Driver Hero award from a career. spending that money on roads. went to Rex Temm, from Riordan & “They want to know they are valued, We are a nation whose economy relies on West in Te Awamutu. Rex saved a young what their purpose is, and why their job good quality roads to move things up and toddler he saw wandering along the side is important. They do not want to feel down our narrow, mountainous country. of the road on State Highway One near stifled through a lack of professional Yet our roading system is crumbling, new Tokoroa. It was a close call with a logging development,” Melanie explained. roads have been scrapped and all we truck coming in the other direction and “Equality and diversity are their big have to show for the last two years is the without Rex’s intervention there was likely things. Before they apply to work for paralysis of politicians. to have been a very tragic outcome. Well you they are going to Google you, they It’s time to get some shovels in the done Rex, our industry and community are going to walk all over your website ground and spend that taxpayer’s salute you. and your social media and they want money on what taxpayers need, What was really inspiring about the to see evidence that you really believe which are better roads and transport night and a great shot in the arm for in equality and diversity and you see networks. the industry were the impressive young the benefits of having women in your If there is anything that came out of the women who won the night’s other workforce. And if they don’t see it then recent local election results it is that three awards. they are unlikely to apply.” people have had enough of do-nothing Carla Seymour Mansell, director Melanie further emphasised the politicians promising big and delivering of Seymours Transport Services in importance of changing from a “command nothing when it comes to transport. The Gisborne took the EROAD Outstanding and control” type of leadership style to a current central Government members Contribution to Health and Safety more collaborative approach to get the should heed that warning. Award; Ayna Shamim, owner of Angel best out of younger staff. Finally, I want to congratulate Nicole Transport in Auckland received the “Millennials don’t want a manager or Rosie, who has been appointed as NZTA’s first ever Teletrac Navman Outstanding a boss, they want a coach. They want new chief executive. I look forward to Contribution by a Woman in the Road someone who is invested in their growth working with her as she addresses some Transport Industry Award; and Summer and development and is helping them of the agency’s significant roading and Ratima Thompson, from G J Sheldrake be the best they can. They want to regulatory challenges. in Tokoroa was EROAD Young Driver of collaborate and contribute. They want the Year. to make you successful by you allowing Carla, Ayna and Summer show off a them to help you. They want meaning Keep up with daily AU different side to our industry and are not in their work and to know that they are transport & equipment news what people expect from trucking in New doing something that is bigger than Zealand. Young people are the future of them.” freight transport and we need to support I totally acknowledge how big of a transporttalk.com.au women like this to help fill the shoes of change some of these ideas are to how

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PGF FACES BUREAUCRATIC CHALLENGES

can honestly say the transport projects Shane Jones supported by the Provincial Growth Is a New Zealand First list MP based in Kerikeri. His IFund have given me both the greatest portfolios include Associate Minister of Transport and pleasure and the greatest frustration Minister for Regional Economic Development. He previously as Minister for Regional Economic served as Ambassador for Pacific Economic Development, Development. with a focus on fisheries, agriculture and tourism. The greatest pleasure because the almost $800 million we have allocated to transport from the $3 billion PGF Tairawhiti, but spending that money will work over the wider region. will go to projects that will make a big take five years. Another area of high need because of difference to road, rail and air users The Gisborne district has a major neglect over many years is the Kaipara, throughout the country. plantation forestry resource. Sometimes in Northland. The Kaipara Kickstart Those projects will underpin economic it seems every second vehicle is carrying projects are relatively modest with growth in many regions as they make it logs to the port or are vans carrying PGF funding of $14.4 million but work easier for companies to shift freight out forestry crews to their next harvesting on the first of the projects within this of and into the provinces, and tourists assignment. package doesn’t start till the middle of and other travellers to move around the The wear and tear on the roads, next year, with two others starting in country. especially local roads dependent on late 2020 and the others not beginning The greatest frustration comes from my funding from local government, is huge. until 2021 at the earliest. difficulty in speeding up the process for Harvesting and transporting that region’s Our $22 million roading package for the approving and constructing roads and projected “wall of wood” as forests Hawke's Bay will upgrade roads for use major road improvements. mature will only increase the pressure on by High Productivity Motor Vehicles and We can see the results from the allocation the roading network. also upgrade the route from Waipukarau of more than $500 million spending And, both main roads, the main arteries to Porangahau, but there is no start date on KiwiRail almost immediately. Their in sight for any of these projects. Who projects are usually shovel ready with Who knew it would knew it would be so hard to help the few additional cumbersome regulatory or regions help themselves? bureaucratic process hurdles to navigate. be so hard to help There is faster progress on other This means the Government as funders of the regions help roading projects. those projects, the people who operate Our three West Coast projects funded KiwiRail and the people who depend on themselves? with more than $13 million from the PGF the company to carry freight or tourists, are all beginning this year or next. The can see improvements in the service for travellers and freight into and out of Waipapa roundabout project in Kerikeri, provided very quickly. the region, are through difficult terrain something the community has sought for We have already carried out the work that requires continual improvement and well over 20 years, began last month. needed to re-open the Napier to Wairoa maintenance to be safe and serviceable. I am an optimist and believe the regions rail line. We have already started work In short, this is a region that requires will flourish when they have the means to on the improvements needed to ensure continual major investment to maintain realise the potential of their people and the Northland rail line can upgrade its heavily road-dependent economy but resources, something they have been freight services to that region. has been starved of that investment by deprived of for too long. This means, These changes will have a relatively rapid successive governments. among other things, ensuring they have impact, moving much heavy freight to rail At the same time the local council, with good transport networks. and reducing pressure on each region’s a relatively small rating base, has been Our work with the PGF has made roading network. unable to match its spending on local significant progress towards this goal, Similarly, our first two airport remodelling roads to the damage caused by the particularly upgrading our long-neglected projects, at Kerikeri and Gisborne, are logging trucks which carry its major rail network. While I am frustrated with either complete or well under way, export crop to the Port of Gisborne. the progress on our roading projects, with both new terminals replacing long But, and I repeat, to repair the deficit and they will in time be completed and make outdated and cramped facilities. put in place significant improvements to the contribution needed for regions to By contrast, the pace at which the PGF- state highways will take all of five years. flourish. funded road projects move forward is We have had some success in working Rest assured, I will continue my work to glacial, with progress determined by with the Gisborne District Council to speed up progress on these projects so legacy bureaucratic processes. speed up the projects on local roads but the benefits they bring can be realised We have allocated $139 million in I remain frustrated at the overall pace of much faster.

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TIME TO EXAMINE YOUR DRUG TESTING POLICY Ann-louise Anderson he recent call to tackle drugged Has a degree in biomedical science and is the director of drivers by the Road Transport drug testing service provider Inscience. She is also former TForum in Transport Talk (July 2019) CEO of a multinational clinical diagnostics company and shows leadership on an issue faced daily brings a commercial understanding to the science and rapid by everyday people and the workplaces diagnostic test industry and NZ workplace drug testing. of those involved in the transport industry. On the one hand, the RTF calls for tougher roadside drug testing. On the it at some stage in their lives. It’s why labour shortages, skill shortages and other, unions call for a fairer and more cannabis is the subject of much debate pressure on productivity. There’s also the reasonable regime. as we contemplate medicinal usage, cost of compliance with new employment This gives rise to an important question. legalising or decriminalising. and health and safety regulations Could both outcomes be possible? That’s largely owing to the way in which increasing pressure on the bottom line. Even as the government reviews its cannabis is tested for: The urine test. Saliva drug testing offers relief in terms strategies in the light of cannabis The urine test detects cannabis of labour and skill shortages, as it law reform, new views indicate that metabolites. These are the non- allows workers who might occasionally yes, testing and punishments for impairing salts of the active ingredient, indulge in cannabis, but otherwise incapacitation can get tougher – while tetrahydrocannabinol, and the show up for work perfectly straight, the a fairer regime can extend leniency to metabolites are detectable weeks after ability to keep working. those who may have used, but who are the drug is consumed. This differs from the urine-based drug not incapacitated at the time of testing. By contrast, the saliva test identifies testing status quo, where anyone found The key to resolving the apparent tetrahydrocannabinol – the impairing with cannabis in their system is taken paradox is a combination of the latest product – and therefore provides an off the job. With the metabolites in the drug testing standards for saliva along assessment of readiness or otherwise for system for weeks, this means someone with the equipment necessary for work. who is as far from stoned as one could accurate measurements. Reviewing current drug testing be, is still deemed unsafe for duty. The standard is AS/NZS4760:2019 and practices and introducing saliva-based In effect, the argument is that a saliva the testing device is the Drager DT5000 assessments in transport workplaces drug test can reduce the number portable onsite analyser. offers multiple practical benefits: it is a of workers losing their chance of The choice of policing all over the world, less invasive sample collection, reduces employment or their jobs, while including Australia, the DT5000 offers the the potential to cheat, and delivers maintaining workplace safety. This, for person being tested a fair and reasonable encrypted data/records. obvious reasons, is a highly desirable process with accuracy which far exceeds But the crucial benefit is that it accurately outcome – for employers struggling that of a lick or swab stick. The simple assesses the real issue with cannabis, to find good workers, for the workers and controlled processing eliminates which isn’t use. Instead, the issue is themselves, for their families and for the subjectivity of visual assessments impairment in the workplace. Just like society at large. (“are you stoned/do you look stoned”), people are perfectly entitled to watch the providing confidence in the results rugby and get merry with beers, but are The moral dilemma not allowed to drive when impaired, the delivered by the device. Yes, illicit drug use constitutes breaking Drager test will alert you to workers who the law. Though reforms are under way, aren’t safe on the job. Practical benefits this fact doesn’t change. This is the sort of fairer process which Cannabis compromises the ability of A moral dilemma arises for those who unions (and individual workers) will people to safely perform their job as hate drugs and drug users and see them appreciate. And the Drager DT5000 does methamphetamine, alcohol, opiates, as a risk to workplace safety. However, saliva testing solution is portable; bring benzodiazepines and other drugs, all of the goal of the Health and Safety Act it into the workplace, set it up at the which are routinely tested for. Yet, those is to identify and eliminate hazards; an roadside, or wherever else required. with a methamphetamine habit are not impaired drug user is definitely that. punished weeks after use, with the test But by the same token, and in the same result only showing up one to four days Facing the challenges way those who were drunk on Saturday after use. The recent Taupo RTF conference night are OK on Monday morning, it is While illegal like methamphetamine, exposed numerous challenges plaguing unfair to define anyone on what may be cannabis is not on the same level. It is road transport businesses. These casual use which doesn’t affect their job well tolerated in New Zealand, with some include compliance with changing laws, performance. 80% of the population admitting using standards and regulations, along with

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TRANSPORT INDUSTRY PART OF NEW BIOSECURITY PLEDGE

Major transport companies are part of $39b. The economic benefits of that flow 10th year in a row. a first-of-its-kind pledge to protect New through to all New Zealanders and we “Biosecurity remains a priority for the Zealand from pests and diseases. have to protect it.” government,” O’Connor says. Mainfreight, Mondiale Freight, Richard Wyeth, chief executive of “I’d like to thank the inaugural businesses Northport, Fonterra, Auckland Airport, dairy processing firm Miraka, says the for the leadership they have shown in Goodman Fielder and Countdown biosecurity pledge is a great initiative. creating the pledge. are among 50 businesses to join the “The new pledge network will provide “Taking a proactive approach to Biosecurity Business Pledge. increased support to businesses in biosecurity will help protect New It aims to take a proactive approach to driving their own proactive biosecurity Zealand’s unique natural environment, biosecurity by improving the partnership activity with staff, suppliers and the New Zealand way of life and our between government and businesses customers. It’s good business risk economy for future generations." and help prevent unnecessary costs and management. It’s also part of caring for disruptions. the communities we live and work in. “As a nation that depends on trade and “As businesses signing the pledge tourism, and a country whose lifestyle is we’re making a commitment to more linked to our unique natural environment, actively integrate biosecurity into our having a culture of everyone taking business activities and supply chains,” responsibility for biosecurity is vital,’’ he says. biosecurity minister Damien O’Connor The latest KPMG Agribusiness Agenda, says. released earlier this year, revealed “Our primary sector is worth over $46.4 biosecurity was ranked as the top issue billion annually and tourism is worth over for New Zealand business leaders for the Damien O’Connor

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The two additional sites adds tor Mattias Lundholm, who has more New Zealand Trucks was based around 15,000 square metres and than 20 years’ experience with the set for Iveco in Christchurch and was owned by sees the company grow to two sites Swedish trucking heavyweight.CCNZ Conference, boothformer NZX-listed# Hellaby Holdings Scania's local headquarters are sales - in Hamilton, three in Auckland plus 31 July – 3 August, RotoruaLimited before56/57 Energy it was Events sold in 2016, Centre sites in Tauranga and Whangarei. in Penrose, Auckland, and a satel- ruckalongside and machinery AB Equipment, distributor to private eq CAL Isuzu ownereroad.co.nz and managing lite site in Wellington is now open uity fund Maui Capital for $81 million. - Continued on page 3 AdvanceQuip has appointed director Ashok0800 Parbhu 437 says 623 he’s very Email: TNoel Macdonald to the role of pleased with the deal which was car Iveco sales manager for the south. p4 ried out in just a couple of months. 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Hamer and Tracy Gough as Gough, Continued on page 3 Get into electronic RUC, off-road Gough Group has the local Cater Gough & Hamer Limited in 1929, the pillar dealerships with service territory company initially dealt in electrical and servicingRTF tackles mental health - goods. Postal: Transdev enters NZ bus sector It secured the Caterpillar fran- For a limited time get accessRuakura to ourgears trusted up for Ehubo1 freight device, pg 6 chise in 1932 and soon became the EROAD’s cheapest andNorthland easiest way rail’s to manage$94.8m electronic boost pg 8 world sales leader for non-United RUC for your trucks – from $35 per month. pg 11 States Caterpillar dealers and is one • eroad.co.nz/rucspecial 0800 376 237 pg 19 of the oldest dealerships of Caterpil- Find out more: 6 lar equipment outside of the US. Affordable light 8 Visa Mastercard vehicle telematics Continued on page 4 A complete fleet solution for only $25 per month. 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TRANSPORT TALK DIARY government will implement all the review’s recommendations as soon Nigel Moffiet as possible, transport minister Phil TransportTalk New Zealand editor looks at the month Twyford says. gone by on www.transporttalk.co.nz OCTOBER 10 Skills fund to upskill truck OCTOBER 3 Whanganui and New Plymouth. driving Champion Freight merges The log wagons will be added to Over $2.27 million will be invested to the daily freight service enabling up promote skills, training and employment operations to 45,000 tonnes of logs a year to New Zealand logistics provider Champion in disadvantaged areas of Tairawhiti, be transported to Port Taranaki for Freight has merged its warehousing largely targeting road transport. storage and export. and distribution businesses into a single The investment by Provincial Growth operation. Fund (PGF) was announced by regional The move “enhances the company’s OCTOBER 8 economic development minister Shane position as a leading full-service Toyota Hilux is NZ’s most Jones and employment minister Willie logistics provider in New Zealand”, searched vehicle Jackson. chief executive Murray Gain says. According to the latest Trade Me data, the The company’s distribution business has Tesla ute November reveal Toyota Hilux and Toyota Land Cruiser are the still on seen strong growth over the past five two most popular vehicles in New Zealand. The Tesla ute remains on track for a years with customs and MPI approved Trade Me head of motors Alan Clark November unveiling. facilities featuring more than 8500 square says they looked closely at what Kiwis Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk metres in Christchurch and 3300sqm in have been searching last month to confirms in a tweet that there’s no Auckland. determine the country’s top 10 rides. change to plans for revealing the ute, $10.3b to move Ports of Fonterra appoints new chief called a pickup truck in the US. Auckland? operating officer Ending operations at the Ports of Fonterra has appointed Mercury Energy OCTOBER 11 Auckland and developing Northport chief executive Fraser Whineray as chief Finding top drivers key is being suggested in a government- operating officer. commissioned supply chain report. concern, report says Whineray will join Fonterra’s Fleet managers are putting an even The recommendation is part of the management team starting early 2020, stronger focus on finding and retaining second Upper North Island Supply in the newly created role where he will staff than in previous years, according Chain Strategy (UNISC) review into assume broad responsibilities for the to the 2019 New Zealand Telematics New Zealand’s freight network. co-operative. Benchmark Report. It estimates the cost of moving Conducted by Teletrac Navman, the Auckland’s port operations will be annual report examines best practices, around $10.3 billion. OCTOBER 9 Auckland Airport stays trends and current issues influencing fleet management in New Zealand. It’s OCTOBER 4 sustainable based on survey responses from 132 Auckland Airport has been included in the fleet operations and fleet management Teletrac Navman appoints Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). professionals throughout the country. new president This is the eighth consecutive year Auckland Teletrac Navman has appointed Dr Jens Airport has been globally recognised as a Meggers as president and he will lead the leading sustainable business, featuring on OCTOBER 14 company’s focus on artificial intelligence. the Index since 2012. NZTA appoints new chief He brings more than 25 years of It is one of nine transportation sector experience, leading both large scale executive organisations included in the DJSI this year. NZ Transport Agency has appointed a enterprise companies and technology permanent chief executive. startups. Safety focus for NZTA after Nicole Rosie will replace interim chief He was previously part of the leadership review executive Mark Ratcliffe, effective mid- team at AI technology start-up, Huddl.ai, Up to $45 million is being put into the February 2020. based in Mountain View, California. NZ Transport Agency’s regulatory role Transport Agency Board chair Brian following an independent review’s Roche says he is looking forward to OCTOBER 7 recommendations. working with Rosie. KiwiRail adds log wagons to The review by Martin Jenkins found Port Taranaki the NZTA failed to properly regulate the transport sector under the previous KiwiRail has added six log wagons government, and the present coalition on freight trains operating between Continued on page 38

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Continued from page 37 OCTOBER 21 Hyundai to reveal hydrogen OCTOBER 25 truck concept EROAD weighs up ASX listing CentrePort finalises $667.2m Hyundai Motor Company has released earthquake claim NZX-listed transport technology company design images of its hydrogen-powered EROAD is considering a secondary listing CentrePort has completed one of the fuel cell electric truck concept. largest insurance claims in New Zealand on the Australian Stock Exchange. Named HDC-6 Neptune, after the The company says it “remains totalling more than half a billion dollars Roman god of the seas, Hyundai will following the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake. committed” to maintaining its New debut the truck concept at this year’s Zealand listing and a dual listing will The port finalised the infrastructure claim North American Commercial Vehicle with insurers Vero and Aon for $472.5 help “facilitate greater alignment Show in Atlanta on October 29. between the company’s business million (net of deductibles). operations and investor base”. Adding the earlier finalised commercial Eaton to launch heavy-duty property portfolio and coldstore claims, EV transmission the combined total amounts to $667.2 OCTOBER 22 Power management giant Eaton is million net of deductibles. Holden NZ makes ground launching a new four-speed transmission with utes and SUVs specially designed for heavy-duty electric Construction industry tops commercial vehicles. Holden NZ says its new business strategy business growth The new transmission is being focusing on light commercial vehicles and The New Zealand construction industry tested with major OEMs and is set SUVs is paying off with good growth. has contributed the highest job and to hit the market in 2022. A further National sales manager Matthew Taylor employment gains of any sector over announcement will be made at the says the fresh business strategy started a five-year period to February 2019, North American Commercial Vehicle in September last year in response to according to Stats NZ. Show (NACV) in Atlanta, Georgia, US “changing consumer preferences”. It has added 12,820 more enterprises from October 28-31. Year to date, all Holden light and 45,400 more employees over the commercial vehicles and SUV models five years and is the highest gains out have registered solid growth. of the 19 industries surveyed.

FUTURE TRUCKING DIARY 9000 tonnes of used tyres despite warnings. UTRC was handed a $400,000 fine Scott Murry by the Stawell Magistrates’ Court last FutureTrucking Australia looks at the month gone by on week and director Matthew Starr was www.futuretrucking.com.au ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in legal fees and a personal fine of half that. and Maintenance Conference in OCTOBER 2 Melbourne this week engine and cabin OCTOBER 24 ATA slams Austroads truck fires are the most common starting point for destructive truck fires. Eaton to launch heavy-duty EV width study transmission The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) Power management giant Eaton is says it’s “bemused and concerned” at OCTOBER 23 launching a new four-speed transmission Austroads’ decision to limit its study on Truckies have their say on specially designed for heavy-duty electric the allowable width of trucks. commercial vehicles. Austroads, the research organisation heavy vehicle law review The Australian Trucking Association The new transmission is being owned by the Commonwealth and says the voices of truck drivers “have tested with major OEMs and is set state transport departments, has been heard loud and clear” in the first to hit the market in 2022. A further completed a study showing that round national truck law review with the announcement will be made at the allowable width of trucks could be National Transport Commission. North American Commercial Vehicle increased safely to 2.55 metres, ATA chief executive Ben Maguire says Show (NACV) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA excluding attachments. the campaign, carried out with transport from October 28-31. publisher Big Rigs, had a great response OCTOBER 16 with drivers engaged and willing to OCTOBER 29 Truck fire figures ‘not getting share their thoughts on the laws and what they would like to see fixed. Tow truck operations in the spotlight worse’ but still costly A discussion paper on alleged shady National Transport Insurance says truck fires practices and intimidating tactics in may not be increasing in alarming numbers Tyre dump earns nearly half- million penalty Queensland’s tow truck industry is being but it reminds the trucking and supply chain released by the Palaszczuk Government. industry they are extremely costly. The Environmental Protection Agency has It follows an independent investigation Transport and logistics risk engineer won its case against Used Tyre Recycling Corporation which failed to clean up over into the towing industry and measures Adam Gibson has told the Transport carried out in 2018 by the Gover

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