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Certainly a good day … or two
It’s always great making the call to the John Murphy Memorial Top Truck winner each year, more so this year because we…
Ultrasonic DPF cleaning
Diesel particulate filters are notoriously tough to clean. Over time, they can become clogged, causing blockages that…
Number nine in sunshine
Canterbury turned on the most glorious day for the ninth running of the Dave Carr Memorial truck run, and once again,…
Why marketing is an investment, not an expense
For a business to stay profitable and grow, marketing must be treated as an essential investment, not an expense, says…
Trying to play our energy cards right
When we discussed the energy cost of energy last month I said, “If we play our cards right, things might work better.”…
Keeping offsite employees safe
Safewise consultant Kaye Byrne looks at what duties must be considered to ensure the safety of staff and others when…
40th Anniversary Project – Torquing Bulldog Stage 6 – One piece at a time
In part 6 of our Torquing Bulldog project, we pick up from where we left off with the scratch building of our…
Pass wide and slow: The key message for truck drivers navigating livestock on New Zealand roads
Our roads are a vital link for transport and logistics, with trucks playing a central role in keeping our economy…
Getting the industry’s voice heard
The Transporting New Zealand North Island Seminar in Napier was another excellent event. It was not only a good…
Exercise your right to talk to a lawyer
Whether you’ve been arrested, detained or are simply being questioned by the police, exercising your right to obtain…
Community carrying
“I love the job for all the same reasons. Community, people, you’re so close to the customers, you know them all," says…
Being bullish, and breaking a leg
We mentioned the wee South Westland village of Whataroa as being the closest settlement to the most isolated place on…