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This month is a little different. Gavin Myers, editor of New Zealand Trucking magazine joins Dave McCoid for a discussion that takes in the first two industry conferences of the season, plus they cover-off the OEM Update and Powering On courtesy of Dave's recent trip to the MAN pre-IAA press event in Germany. It's a great yarn.
This year's road transport Hall of Fame function is a whole new doo, with a conference heading a solid half week of road transport discussion, activity, and celebration. We catch up with head of marketing at Transport World, Nicole Sharp to get an idea of what's in store.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
This month, impending global food shortage, the energy crisis, and infrastructure! There's no rabbit hole Lindsay and I are afraid of!
On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month, it's a fascinating chat. A PhD in economics, Stuart is a senior fellow with Motu Research based in Wellington, working at the interface between economic research and public policy. This work draws on his training in economics and two decades of experience working as a consultant in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. His areas of expertise include spatial, urban, and transport economics, multi-modal transport planning, land use and infrastructure policy. He says he is comfortable engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including technical experts, public servants, elected representatives, media, and the general public.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
Dave speaks with Dave Christie, director of supply chain strategy at Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) and co-founder of Synergic Technologies.
The core of the discussion is Aka Raupapa, the TGH and Brightstar Events National Supply Chain Super Hui being held at The Pa, Waikato University early next month. An event for those intending to play a role in the nation's supply chain activities in the coming generation, there's no question the TGH-developed Ruakura inland port and logistics super-hub is going to play a pivotal role in the New Zealand supply chain going forward.
We also take time to geek out on supply chain in general, and New Zealand's situation in the world.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
They don't come any bigger and better known than MTE Group. Robbie Pasley is a career transport man and business development manager at the Waikato-founded-and-based road transport equipment manufacturing and service icon. He joins the OEM update on the eve of their sales conference to give us the latest.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
We hear more and more that Europe has grabbed the energy transition horse by the riens and is taking off, leaving us in its wake. This month Dave catches up with Will Shiers, editorial director at Commercial Motor, Motor Transport, and Transport News, as well as International Truck of the Year (IToY) jury member, to see if that is in fact the case.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
It's all on in June for the last of Lindsay's magazine based articles. We delve into the incidious world of supply chains suppprting the global 'tat' e-commerce trade, talk about the idea of many deliveries-one product, and pass like ships in hte night over hybrid vehicles.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
This month, why do Kiwis dislike discussing the difficult questions? Is our persona and easy-going nature doing us a disservice in the climate predicament space? A couple of Kiwis try and get to the bottom of that one, amongst a number of other rabbit holes, as is normally the case.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
Dave speaks with Dave Christie, Director of Supply Chain Strategy at Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) and co-founder of Synergic Technologies.
The core of the discussion is Aka Raupapa, the TGH and Brightstar Events National Supply Chain Super Hui being held at The Pa, Waikato University early next month. An event for those intending to play a role in the nation's supply chain activities in the coming generation, there's no question the TGH developed Ruakura inland port and logistics super-hub is going to play a pivotal role in the New Zealand supply chain going forward.
We also take time to geek out on supply chain in general, and New Zealand's situation in the world.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month we're back on our own, fleshing out the important issues gripping this advanced species we're all part of. Actually, bugger the people issues, let's talk trucks!
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
This month we enjoy a great chat with someone well known in the truck body and trailer manufacturing space. John Stevens is Auckland operations manager for Action Manufacturing's Fairfax and Freighter divisions, and he joins us for one of the most engaging and relaxed OEM Update conversations we've had in ages.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
Alternatively propelled heavy vehicles need evaluation in the live environment, operating at optimum capability and therefore efficiency, even if the best we can produce today doesn't quite fit the playing field rules. In a single jurisdiction nation, we should be shining the light on making such evaluation a reality. At least that's what you would think.
Senior product engineer e-mobility at Scania NZ, Alfons Reitsma, joins us to share a growing sense of frustration currently experienced by many in the industry attempting to do the right thing in the pursuit of the cleaner tomorrow.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers got the rare opportunity to sit down with Sime Darby Berhad Group CEO Jeffri Davidson and Managing Director of Sime Darby Motor Group NZ Pat McKenna at the opening of the new Sime Motors NZ-owned Truck Stops repair and service centre at Ruakura in Hamilton.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers got the rare opportunity to sit down with Sime Darby Berhad Group CEO Jeffri Davidson and Managing Director of Sime Darby Motor Group NZ Pat McKenna at the opening of the new Sime Motors NZ-owned Truck Stops repair and service centre at Ruakura in Hamilton.
It's an event no one involved in supply chain either now or the years ahead should miss. The Aka Raupapa National Supply Chain Super Hui, hosted by Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) and Brightstar at the Pa University of Waikato, takes place on the 1st and 2nd of July.
The theme is Moving from Intention to Action. There's no question Ruakura will continue to develop as one of the country's epicentres of supply chain activity, and what happens there over the next generations will impact every business and transport operation in the country.
National Road Carriers CEO, Justin Tighe-Umbers speaks on why this event should not be missed.
https://brightstar.co.nz/events/aka-raupapa/
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
Alternatively propelled heavy vehicles need evaluation in the live environment, operating at optimum capability and therefore efficiency, even if the best we can produce today doesn't quite fit the playing field rules. In a single jurisdiction nation, we should be shining the light on making such evaluation a reality. At least that's what you would think.
Senior product engineer e-mobility at Scania NZ, Alfons Reitsma, joins us to share a growing sense of frustration currently experienced by many in the industry attempting to do the right thing in the pursuit of the cleaner tomorrow.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
This month we enjoy a great chat with someone well known in the truck body and trailer manufacturing space. John Stevens is Auckland operations manager for Action Manufacturing's Fairfax and Freighter divisions, and he joins us for one of the most engaging and relaxed OEM Update conversations we've had in ages.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
This month, why do Kiwis dislike discussing the difficult questions? Is our persona and easy-going nature doing us a disservice in the climate predicament space? A couple of Kiwis try and get to the bottom of that one, amongst a number of other rabbit holes, as is normally the case.
On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month, general manager for policy and advocacy at National Road Carriers, James Smith, joins Dave to discuss New Zealand's energy resilience. How are we coping with a real test of the system? If we're lucky the current Middle East situation might be the wake-up call we needed. If not, what happens next?
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month the likely lads are joined by Mark Amer. What a way to kick-off the regular guest slot on Blokes Yarning. Buckle-up, this one will curl you hair as you might well expect.
This month we're back with a Keep On Moving vocational podcast, and we're in front of an icon...Robin Ratcliffe. Born in Hunterville and raised in Taumarunui, Robin heads Modern Transport Group. Today the business is home to 11 individual companies and has an international footprint. Built on a combination of talent, business savvy, and personal values, Robin Ratcliffe is a deep thinker, philosopher, and well-read on any number of topics. We sat down for a couple of hours early in the year to reflect on an amazing life to date, and a To Do list far from complete.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy
We're back with a transport business in the Wider View this month. One of the country's oldest, in fact. Chris Carr is generation five and managing director of his family's buisiness Car & Haslam, now 162 years in the game. The business has already traded through an energy transition and any number of wars, so he's the man for the month without question. Any time you have the pleasure and priviledge of Chris's company, it's always a case of buckle up, becuse this is going to be fun!
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
We sit for a chat with general manager for UD Trucks New Zealand Zane Erwee. UD's new mid-range Condor arrives here this month, opening up a new market segment for the company. We chat about the product, the opportunity, preparation, and the legacy.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
In the first of our semi regualr Powering On series we're calling TR Tomorrrow, we catch up with TR Group's energy and emissions reduction lead Scott Donnelly, to chat about the myriad of things on the go in the business.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
Are we staring down the gun barrel of an energy hourse of cards? Lindsay and Dave get into everything from the cutting edge energy work of Simon Michaux, to AI, to the crazy old world we find ourselves in. Buckle up!
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
Following the UK’s National Emergency Briefing comes the hard-hitting Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security report. The March 2026 New Zealand Trucking magazine Clear the Air article was titled 'Far Out On Thinning Ice' – for good reason according to Lindsay Wood.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
In March, WM commissioned its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic refuse collection truck. New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers covered the launch for the UDC Business of Trucking Powering On section.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month the lads go deep into the Artemis II toilet issue, among other serious subjects. It's a shit show!
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
Absolutely one not to be missed. We're in front of Tane van der Boon, a 35-year-old tech innovator and entrepreneur in the AI space working to improve health and safety outcomes and core business productivity in unison. Dave also uses the moment to ask Tane the wider-view macro questions on country, region, life, and work of the future. His answers are not to be missed.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
This month, a special edition of Wider View and certainly one not to be missed from one of the globe's leading transport industry minds. David Cebon is professor of mechanical engineering at Cambridge University in the UK and director at the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight. He gave the keynote address at this month's IRTENZ conference in Hamilton, and we recorded it for you.
Next month, we'll cover the question and answer session that followed.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
Absolutely one not to be missed. We're in front of Tane van der Boon, a 35-year-old tech innovator and entrepreneur in the AI space working to improve health and safety outcomes and core business productivity in unison. Dave also uses the moment to ask Tane the wider-view macro questions on country, region, life, and work of the future. His answers are not to be missed.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
In March, WM commissioned its first Mercedes-Benz eEconic refuse collection truck. New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers covered the launch for the UDC Business of Trucking Powering On section.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
Following the UK’s National Emergency Briefing comes the hard-hitting Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security report. The March 2026 New Zealand Trucking magazine Clear the Air article was titled 'Far Out On Thinning Ice' – for good reason according to Lindsay Wood.
Plus Cam Bagrie on the Economy , the latest sales numbers and the March edition of On Schedule with NRC .
Graeme Sharp is group sales manager at Royans Transport Accident Repairs and he was out for the offical ribbon cutting of the company's outstanding new facility in Christchurch. We caught up with Sharpie for a chat.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
February was launch month for hte much anticipated New IEVCO Daily. Regional MD Glen Dyer was present at launch event at Tailem Bend in South Austalia. I had the chance to grab 15 minutes for a combined OEM update, and Wider Vew Interview.
This month in the Keep On Moving UDC Business of Trucking Podcast .
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
February was launch month for the much-anticipated New IVECO Daily. Regional MD Glen Dyer was present at the launch event at Tailem Bend in South Australia. I had the chance to grab 15 minutes for a combined OEM update, and a wider-view Interview.
Graeme Sharp is group sales manager at Royans Transport Accident Repairs and he was out for the official ribbon cutting of the company's outstanding new facility in Christchurch. We caught up with Sharpie for a chat.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
For the third year in a row, the international Truck of the Year award was taken away with an electric truck – the DAF XD and XF electrics. I caught up with Commercial Motor editor Will Shiers to ask what the DAF had that got it over the line, and the big question, have we really seen the beginning of the new era and does he think an ICE truck will ever win it again.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month, what would the benefits be if we could all be a fly on the wall of each other's conversation and understand each other's perspective on the biggest question facing the world today. Lindsay Wood had the opportunity to do just that recently, and wrote about it in his Clearing the Air column in February's New Zealand Trucking magazine. We talk about it in this show.
On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month, we start the year with our annual scene setter on the economy. Yes, it's Economic Trends 2026, with Infometrics director and chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan. Few in his industry have ability to demystify economics like Gareth, imparting some valuable tools for your decisions making tool chest.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
The likely-lads are back for 2026, another year of light-hearted banter and serious contemplation on issues of great concern, and then others of no concern whatsoever. Release your burdens to the universe, grab an ale, and prepare to unwind.
This week it's the inaugural Classics Around the Coast classic truck run. One of the entrants is Alan and Lee Tanner's magnificent Mack Super-Liner, purchased new by them in 1981 and restored to full glory.
Back in the early 70s, Alan and Lee Tanner's sawmilling operation in Tairua on the Eastern Coromandel was ankle-tapped by the truck-killing topography of the region. Getting logs to the mill and product to the Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty markets left a trail of tired and expired inferior trucks. Then the big American machines arrived, and their world changed. From then on it was bonnets, power and torque and fleet of magnificent iron. The physical barriers had found their nemesis.
I recorded an interview with Alan a few years back called The Big Trucks of Tanner Sawmills – repeated here for your pleasure on Classics Around the Coast week.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
This month, the importance of a Plan B to your Plan A. We're heading into a wolrd where we're going to need options when Plan A is looking like not it's not going to work.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
It's no use chasing emissions and carbon if we don't think about tyres becasue they're not going anywhere – our trucks and trailers will need tyres for the forseeable future. What to do with spent tyres has been a huge problem...until Tyrewise. We caught up with 3R Group CEO Adele Rose recently to see how the Tyrewise programme was tracking just over a year in.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
This month we talk to driector at Straitline Canvas Patrick Currie and get all the gloss about what's new in their business...and yes, we meant 'gloss'
Welcome to the first vocational podcast of 2026, and our first-ever international vocational podcast. Joining me on this episode is Tim Giles. He's a name many of you will recognise as my co-judge in the Truck of the Year Australasia (ToYA) competition, and the former editor of Diesel / Power Torque magazine in Australia. Since retiring last year, Tim's enjoying the freelance journo lifestyle, that includes a regular gig as Technical editor at Power Torque magazine. We're incredibly lucky to have him writing regualr content for us.
Impressive as all that may be, it's not the reason I've had hime lined up for the vocational podcast since the outset. Tim's journey into journalism came from trucks and trucking though out Europe, and then on the east coast of the lucky country when he arrived in Aussie at the turn of the century. This is a fantastic story of fearless adventure by one of the most likeable blokes you would ever be blessed to meet.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month Yogi Kendall is on the mics with the likely lads as they wrap up 2025 in absolute style.
The Wider View
For the Christmas show, it's our second international guest and our second former butcher would you believe. Graeme 'Sharpie' Sharp is the group sales manager at Royans Transport Accident Repairs, one of the road transport service industry's true characters, and most respected figures. 'Sharpie' recently celebrated 35 years service with the Aussie icon.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy
For the Christmas Show, it's our second international guest and our second former butcher would you believe. Graeme 'Sharpie' Sharp is the group sales manager at Royans Transport Accident Repairs, one of the road transport service industry's true characters, and most respected figures. 'Sharpie' recently celebrated 35 years service with the Aussie icon.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry. This month we talk to director at Straitline Canvas Patrick Currie and get all the gloss about what's new in their business...and yes, we meant 'gloss'!
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow. This month... It's no use chasing emissions and carbon if we don't think about tyres, because they're not going anywhere – our trucks and trailers will need tyres for the foreseeable future. What to do with spent tyres has been a huge problem...until Tyrewise. We caught up with 3R Group CEO Adele Rose recently to see how the Tyrewise programme is tracking just over a year in.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully! This month, the importance of a Plan B to your Plan A. We're heading into a world where we're going to need options when Plan A is looking like not it's not going to work.
On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day. An end-of-year special we hope will become an anual event – the member Q&A. We've asked for questions, you've responded, here's the answers!
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
The winds of change. Nelson's winter storm levelled thousands of acres of trees resulting in significantly increased log truck movements in the area. Could minor tweaks to behaviour by all affected parties alleviate a potential congestion nightmare? Such a strategy has been proven to work elsewhere in the world.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
This month, we talk to Will Samuel, general manager of the New Zealand manufacturing and export success story that is Rhino Group – a bloke who is all-in and passionate about the brand he represents. You might expect him to be a little guarded, but he certainly covered everything that needed covering.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
Ten months is a lifetime at this point in road transport's evolution. Scott Donnelly is TR Group's energy and emissions reduction lead, and we grabbed the chance to catch up with him as he approaches his first anniversary in the role.
It's a fascinating yarn on opportunity, progress and the reality of real-world experience in the alternative propulsion space.
This month, a special edition of Wider View and certainly one not to be missed from one of the globe's leading transport industry minds.
David Cebon is professor of mechanical engineering at Cambridge University in the UK and director at the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight. He gave the keynote address at this month's IRTENZ conference in Hamilton, and we recorded it for you.
Next month, we'll cover the question and answer session that followed.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
Ten months is a lifetime at this point in road transport's evolution. Scott Donnelly is TR Group's energy and emissions reduction lead, and we grabbed the chance to catch up with him as he approaches his first anniversary in the role. It's a fascinating yarn on opportunity, progress and the reality of real-world experience in the alternative propulsion space.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
This month, we talk to Will Samuel, general manager of the New Zealand manufacturing and export success story that is Rhino Group – a bloke who is all-in and passionate about the brand he represents. You might expect him to be a little guarded, but he certainly covered everything that needed covering.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
The winds of change. Nelson's winter storm leveled thousands of acres of trees resulting in significantly increased log truck movements in the area. Could minor tweaks to behaviour by all affected parties alleviate a potential congestion nightmare? Such a strategy has been proven to work elsewhere in the world.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month is a sad sad show. We're losing our good mate and colleague Mikey Devon to entrepreneurship. We farewell this fine bloke as he takes up the reins as proprietor of Land Rover Spares in Hamilton.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
If you're looking for a solid dose of 'glass half full' in your day, look no further than Gerd Hullaert, DAF's new area sales manager – operations, for this part of the world.
New Zealand has a great new advocate at Eindhoven and if you can meet him somewhere down the track for a yarn, great! A beer would be even better!
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know, and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey.
We aim to make it not too techy – delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
In this episode we talk to IRTENZ president Chris Carr about the 2025 IRTENZ conference taking place at the Jet Park Hamilton on November 26 and 27 this year. The country's first and foremost event for anyone intending to Power On into the future. It's the 'all things vehicle' conference – trucks, trailers, VDAM, and the roads beneath their wheels.
Wider View with Alemlube
This month, a fascinating interview with Michael Doeg, general manager commercial sales at Sime Motor Group (NZ). Michael is a study in ensuring commercial outcomes through empowering and fulfilling the needs of a company's people.
Another busy UDC Business Podcast in October .
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and the state of the industry and economy.
This month, a fascinating interview with Michael Doeg, general manager commercial sales at Sime Motor Group (NZ). Michael is a study in ensuring commercial outcomes through empowering and fulfilling the needs of a company's people.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
If you're looking for a solid dose of 'glass half full' in your day, look no further than Gerd Hullaert, DAF's new area sales manager – operations, for this part of the world. New Zealand has a great new advocate at Eindhoven and if you can meet him somewhere down the track for a yarn, great! A beer would be even better!
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not-too-techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
We talk to IRTENZ president Chris Carr about the 2025 IRTENZ conference taking place at Jet Park Hamilton on November 26 and 27 this year. The country's first and foremost event for anyone intending to Power On into the future. It's the 'all things vehicle' conference – trucks, trailers, VDAM, and the roads beneath their wheels.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month, how do we prevent less becoming more. Welcome to the wonderfully intriguing world of Jevons paradox.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local.
Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not... concerning.
Mikey Devon's lost in action this month and has left Gav, Carl, and Dave on their own. Who knows what's in store!
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy .
A real opportunity that doesn't come around often, Dave sits down with Randall Seymore - Penske COO for International businesses, and Hamish Christie-Johnston - Penske managing director for Australia and New Zealand. A fascinating chat from a unique global business position.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
In September 25 we continue our theme of revisting former guests checking in on how their world is progressing. This month, Alex Watson, co-founder of Jump Charging, and the exciting things happening in their world over the last 17 months.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
Kerry Ridgway is category manager at Ancra New Zealand, and he joins us to talk all things load restraint. Plus there's a neat story that speaks volumes about his approach to customers and business.
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers New Zealand (IRTENZ) is holding its annual conference on the 26th and 27th November this year at the Jet Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Hamilton.
The theme is Moving New Zealand Forward, and the key topics are: vehicle technology update, power train and energy supply, engineering vehicles to manage pavement wear, and compliance and systems.
It's a must-attend for anyone involved in the road transport industry today, and certainly those responsible for moving tomorrow's world.
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy.
A real opportunity that doesn't come around often, Dave sits down with Randall Seymore – Penske COO for international businesses, and Hamish Christie-Johnston – Penske managing director for Australia and New Zealand. A fascinating chat from a unique global business position.
In the OEM Update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
Kerry Ridgway is category manager at Ancra New Zealand, and he joins us to talk all things load restraint. Plus there's a neat story that speaks volumes about his approach to customers and business.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not-too-techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
In September 25 we continue our theme of revisting former guests, checking in on how their world is progressing. This month, we speak with Alex Watson, co-founder of Jump Charging, and the exciting things happening in their world over the last 17 months.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
The September 2025 New Zealand Trucking magazine Clear the Air column – 'From Tiny Acorns' discusses the climate case where 27 Pacific Island law students won in the International Court of Justice at the Hague, its ramifications and implications. And we wander down other rabbit holes as you're all well used to.
On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month, a fantastic chat with Andrew Clark, national manager for maintenance and operations at NZTA Waka Kotahi. Our roads are in for far more than a visible overhaul, and in the background it's a whole new approach to how money is spent, and the processes that drive planning, selection, decision, execution, and accountability. This is a most enlightening interview.
This time in the Keep On Moving Mini Pod:
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
Because the pace of innovation in this sector is unprecedented, we like to catch-up with previous guests to get an update on where they're at and what's happened. We chat with Ryan McDonald, head of new business at Hiringa Energy, and discover scheduling a catch-up was in fact a really good idea – there's a heap of stuff happening!
In this Mini Pod, a company playing a vital role in keeping so many modern operations running. They are a proud and classy brand with an amazing story, and even more amazing are the folks behind the brand – MAHA, the truck lift and brake roller tester people.
Dave McCoid chats with Mick Lauster.
In this Mini Pod, the boy from Sanson in the Manawatū who became a butcher, a courier driver, and then went on to head the country's highest profile controlled temperature logistics and 3PL providers. Dave McCoid chats with Big Chill's CEO Phil Clarke.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not... concerning.
This month Gav's on holiday, so Dave, Captain K, and Mikey D attempt to blunder their way through an hour of something semi-coherent.
Check it out.
In this Mini Pod, Dave McCoid talks to Dave Ballantyne, general manager for Isuzu, about the new N and F series on the ground in New Zealand.
In this Mini Pod, Dave McCoid chats with Transcon managing director Blake Noble about his Carriers' Corner column, When things don't quite add up, which appeared in the July 2025 issue of New Zealand Trucking magazine.
In this first Mini Pod, Dave McCoid talks to New Zealand managing director for Scania Victor Carvalho, who is now over 18 months into his role and quizes him on the three Cs – country company and commerce .
This month on the Keep On Moving Podcast!
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and the state of the industry and economy.
The boy from Sanson in the Manawatū who became butcher, a courier driver, and went on to head one of the country's highest profile controlled temperature logistics and 3PL providers. Dave McCoid chats with Big Chill's CEO Phill Clarke. In association with Alemlube .
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
This month, a company playing a vital role in keeping so many modern operations running. They're a proud and classy brand with an amazing story, and even more amazing folk behind the name – MAHA, the truck lift and brake roller tester people.
We need to find out more about the new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
Because the pace of innovation in this sector is unprecedented, we like to catch-up with previous guests to get an update on where they're at and what's happened. We chat with Ryan McDonald, head of new business at Hiringa Energy and discover scheduling a catch-up was a really good idea – there's a heap of stuff happening.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month Lindsay and Dave continue to explore the subject of public versus private responsibility in respect to the environmental question, and it's surely one of their best discussions yet. Buckle up!
On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month – costing your business now and in the future. The NRC operator costing model has been a living document for four decades. It has recently be put through the refiners' fire once again, this time in collaboration with EECA. It means operators can now test business viability in the alternatively propelled space.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not...concerning.
This month, Mike Devon's back in camp sharing his knowledge, wisdom. effervescent personality, and headcold.
We also catch up with Casino Truck Show organiser Darren Goodwin and reflect on a great weekend in Aussie.
This Month in the UDC Business of Trucking Podcast...
Join the team at New Zealand Trucking Media as they talk with senior industry people on business at the moment, direction, and state of the industry and economy. All in the name of getting a Wider View. In the first interview of this new regular series we speak to Scania New Zealand managing director Victor Carvalho now 18 months into his role and quiz him on the three 'C's - country, company, and commerce.
In this month's Industry Comment we catch up with Transcon managing director Blake Noble to discuss his July 2025 Carrier's Corner column in New Zealand Trucking magazine. Carrier's Corner is a monthly contribution Blake makes to the publication and the subject of his July article was, When things don't quite add up.
We need to find out more about the whole new world heading our way. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too 'techy', delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
This month we talk to senior product engineer at Scania New Zealand, Alfons Reitsma. One of the country's leading technical minds, Alfons updates us on Scania New Zealand's journey in the alternative propulsion space.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
This month it's Isuzu's turn in the limelight. It's a huge couple of months for the company as the new N and F Series trucks arrive on the ground here. Given there representation and role in the freight, utility, and trade industries, any change in these two models has significant impact across many aspects of both industry and economy. We speak to general manager for Isuzu in New Zealand Dave Ballantyne about the journey to market and what we can expect.
In this months Clearing the Air, Lindsay and Dave discuss the July 2025 Clearing the Air column in New Zealand Trucking magazine, raising the issue of our ability to supply the minerals required to effect a like for like energy transfer with the focus on copper. That's where the conversation begins anyway ... you know how these segments go.
On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.This month, Dave McCoid is joined by NRC's manager for policy and advocacy, James Smith, for a chat with Amanda Peart from ACC. Amanda's role is manager - business engagements and partnerships, and today the topic on the table is: the role of your business when injury occurs. Amanda is all about collaboration and working together on the journey towards best practice injury prevention and management.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month we're joined once again by mate and colleague Mike Devon. He needs to be careful if he keeps turning up he might catch whatever it is we've got.
This Month in the UDC Business of Trucking Podcast...
New Zealand road transport is in need of an effective, broad-spectrum industry accreditation scheme to assist industry, customers, regulators, and police in separating the participant wheat from the chaff.
TruckSafe, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) developed accreditation scheme, has a robust 26-year record across the Tasman, and over the past eight years New Zealand Trucking Association have been working with the ATA to develop the New Zealand model.
Dave McCoid joins New Zealand Trucking Association's chief operating officer Carol McGeady and programme lead Jon Sansom to discuss both the programme, and its journey to date.
On Schedule is the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month, one of our most fascinating episodes to date. Dave McCoid chats with Vicente Valencia, CEO of NX2 Northern Express Group from June 2018 to September 2024, on successful PPPs and an aspirational approached to infrastructure.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month, 'to tree, or not to tree, that is the question'. Lindsay and Dave discuss the New Zealand Trucking magazine June 2025 Clearing the Air article, and find out tress can't do it alone for us.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month, brother Mikey D, our man at Truck at Light Commercial Trader takes time out from his mid-life crises to have a beer and yarn with the lads.
Welcome to Chicks Chat - Keep on Movings newest Podcast series! In these episodes Maddy McCoid (Sales and Marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (Sales and Marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industries finest females about life in transport. In this episode, Maddy and Morgan give us life updates around home ownership, class 2 licenses and Maddy's recent foray into StarWars. Aside from that, their guest this month is Jess Johns. Jess is an ex-pat Kiwi (kinda) who has done a hell of a lot on both sides of the Tasman. You wont want to miss this episode of Chicks Chat!
What's happening this month with the Keep On Moving Podcast Business Edition, brought to you by UDC ...
It's time for Ask the Editor again and Dave is joined by editor of New Zealand Trucking magazine Gavin Myers to discuss the Brisbane Truck Show 2025, the retirement of the Aratere, Budget 2025, and Winston Peter's latest stellar media performance.
In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross-section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry.
This month, Southpac Trucks' general manager of sales, Richard Smart, chats about BTS 2025, DAF XG, the market place, and the economy.
There's a whole new world heading our way and we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
This month, news broke on the week of the Brisbane Truck Show that regional logistics giant Linfox had purchased 30 electric Volvo heavy trucks from Volvo Group Australia (VGA). We talk to VGA communications manager Matt Wood about the deal and much more.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
This month, what looks like it's making progress but actually heading in the opposite direction? Find out the answer and so much more in this month's Dave and Lindsay chat.
Link to Rod Carr Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8uIlLs63Z0
We finish off with On Schedule – the series where Dave McCoid, editorial director at New Zealand Trucking Media, speaks with the National Road Carriers senior team and guests on a broad selection of topical industry subjects as well as the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month, NRC CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers and New Zealand Trucking Media's Dave McCoid meet with Transport Minister Chris Bishop at the Beehive. The big picture and vision from the government of the day is always of immense value.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month we're joined by editor of Truckin' Life, and Outback Trucker star, Glenn 'Yogi' Kendall - fresh from his first trip to Wheels at Wanaka 2025.
This month on the UDC Business Podcast ...
Many in the industry would say we need another industry representative body like a hole in the head, yet there's no shortage of those who believe we're far from an industry representation sweet-spot. Chris Webby is chairman of SIRTA (South Island Regional Transport Association), the new front name for the Road Transport Association Region 4. He tells us why they've established SIRTA, and where they believe the gaps are in industry representation.
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
This month, a unique opportunity to chat with the regional manager for a global giant. James Edgeworth heads FedEx in New Zealand and Fiji, and recently the company purchased 10 LDV eDeliver-9 vans for its operation in Auckland. We discuss the purchase, the plans, and get a mind-boggling insight into scale.
We catch-up with IVECO New Zealand national sales manager Erwin Stolze and chat about life two years after the S-Way and T-Way launch – the market's acceptance of the new models, product support, keeping pace, and New Zealand Inc!
Our resident Business Together columnist Roylance Watson from accounting firm Vazy Child in Hamilton picks topics from her writings to share on the UDC Business of Trucking podcast.
This month, the big subjects of setting goals with staff and KPIs. Don't assume it's all too daunting!
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month, 'Through the eyes of others'. Lindsay and Dave chat about Hannah Ritchie's wonderful world of data, and the UK's proactive emissions path. The upshot is maybe we're not as clean as we think we are.
Plus On Schedule with NRC, the latest truck news and much more.
Welcome to Chicks Chat - Keep on Movings newest Podcast series! In these episodes Maddy McCoid (Sales and Marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (Sales and Marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industries finest females about life in transport.
Their guest this month is Casuarina A.K.A Trucking with CJ. She's the truck-mad chick who has damn near done it all, from working in the mines to driving road trains across Australia. CJ loves her job and wants to encourage as many young people out there as possible to give it a go. She films her way through her work to show other people not just what she does, but how she does it! You wont want to miss this episode of Chicks Chat!
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month the lads are joined by co-worker and all around good bloke, someone who's always up for a yarn....MIke Devon .
This month in the UDC Business of Trucking...
In 2018, Dean and Carey-Lee Purves took on one of the oldest and most famous names in New Zealand truck body and trailer building, Mills-Tui. We catch-up with Dean, a truly amiable bloke in a highly competitive industry. We learn about the dangers of Trade Me, as well as the importance of keeping an open mind to all opportunities when contemplating the future.
We're back chatting with New Zealand Trucking magazine editor, Gavin Myers, in Ask the Editor.
The New Zealand Transport Agency has announced the lifting of Class 1 driver's licence GVM limits to 7500kg. Is this a good thing or not?
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
This month we meet with Gavin Barr, manager/shareholder at NZ Biofuels in Christchurch, and discuss where the biofuel industry is at, who NZ Biofuels are, and do we continue to miss a trick on the road to lower emissions?
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month a wider view and a narrower view from Lindsay's article the March 2025 issue of New Zealand Trucking magazine. Are we not paying enough attention to the little things and hidden detail that really matter?
Plus Cameron Bagrie's economic update, truck news, and more.
Welcome to Chicks Chat - Keep on Movings newest Podcast series! In these episodes Maddy McCoid (Sales and Marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (Sales and Marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industries finest females about life in transport. In this episode, Maddy and Morgan's guest is Hollie Redington, Health and Safety and Compliance manager at Northchill Group, Pukekohe - but oh my, she is much more than that! The girls sit down and chat all things Northchill, how Hollie (and indeed Northchill) ended up here, and of course, Perl!
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
Welcome to Chicks Chat - Keep on Movings newest Podcast series! In these episodes Maddy McCoid (Sales and Marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (Sales and Marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industries finest females about life in transport. In this episode, Maddy and Morgan drool over the the 40th anniversary issue of NZ Trucking magazine and discuss what progress Maddy has made toward her class 2 license. Their guest this month is Sam Russell, Swanson Transport, Auckland. Sam's story is different to some of the past guests, she is a woman who fell into the industry a few years ago and never looked back! The girls cover off some previously unchartered territory while going through Sam's story - Hiabs, COVID, mental health, and so much more!!
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too 'techy', delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
This month we talk to Scott Donnelly, the recently appointed energy and emissions reduction lead at TR Group. We chat about the significance of such an appointment in an entity as large and influential in the New Zealand market, as well as the nuts and bolts of what it actually looks like at the coal face.
Just when you think TRT couldn't offer anything more – they do. A new CoF / WoF lane operated by VTNZ ends the need to take customer vehicle offsite for these vital ticks of approval. Dave talks to general manager sales, parts, and service Gavin Halley about these exciting new additions to the company offering as well as recapping the vast array of services on offer.
Dave catches up with Sime Motors NZ general manager for commercial sales, Michael Doeg about the brand-new Greenfields facility for Volvo and Mack sales and service in Christchurch. It's the first of three new facilities in New Zealand, sending a clear message on the company's commitment, confidence, and intent.
Our resident Better Business columnist Roylance Watson from accounting firm Vazey Child in Hamilton picks topics from her writings to share on the UDC Business of Trucking podcast.
This month shaking off the holiday blues – getting motivated, hatching plans, setting goals, and leading from the front.
Plus Truck News, On Schedule with NRC and much more ... enjoy.
Carol McGeady and the team at New Zealand Trucking Association are poised to put on another trucking industry extravaganza - the TMC Trucking Industry Show 2025! Carol speaks with Dave on what to expect...and there's a lot !
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat about anything trucks and everything else. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month the lads get 2025 rolling with some regular favourites - would you rather, truck liveries and names, Dave even starts a book club. Gavin goes through the February 2025 issue of NZ Trucking and passionate voices are raised in the good, bad, and in-between section. Good grief it's out of control already!
Welcome to Chicks Chat - Keep on Moving's newest Podcast series! In these episodes Maddy McCoid (Sales and Marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (Sales and Marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industry's finest females about life in transport.
In this episode, Maddy and Morgan discuss their summers, the Bombay Truck Show and whether they will ever find another 'Maddy' working in heavy transport. Their first guest of 2025 is Morgan Brown from KT Cartage, Kerepehi. At only 31 years old, Morgan has racked up a LOT of experience across the industry. From linehaul to quarry work, dispatch to management – there's not much Morgan hasn't done!
This Christmas Edition ...
In 1993 Maarten Durent and the late Mike Corliss took the bull by the horns and a tiger by the tail, embarking on a journey that would change their lives forever. In their former roles at Specialist Transport Equipment (STE) they demonstrated an unrivaled energy and enthusiasm for the truck importation, sales, and support industry. Now the two had PACCAR's marques all to themselves in Godzone.
They believed they had what it took to grow something fantastic, and although the challenges came thick and fast – including the passing of Mike in 2012 – time has proven them right.
To round out the year in which Southpac celebrated Kenworth's 100th birthday, sit back for what is an unmissable interview with Maarten Durent – possibly the ultimate "Get shit done!" motivational business talk you'll ever hear.
In the Aussie update this month we cross to the lucky country for a catch-up with expat Bradley Gallagher who drives the well publicised Airlie Beach Hotel Kenworth T909. Forget glass-half-full, Bradley has been a glass-completely-full truck nut since he was a kid, and it appears the gene has been well and truly handed on to son Lucas.
You could be with him at the Rover's Return having a beer. It's always a hell of a laugh catching up with our good mate and Commercial Motor magazine editor Will Shiers to see what's going on in Blighty and the Euro zone.
This month Will participates in a two-truck Volvo evaluation drive to Gibraltar, he drives a CNG-fueled Scania R460, and he delivers a letter to Santa Claus in a Renault E-Tech T.
We catch-up with our Euro regular, Swedish log-truck driver Mattias Vikberg. His passion for all things trucking proves we are a global community, and half a planet away there's a more in common than you might think.
This month – it's dark just after 3.00pm and daylight around 10am for Mattais at this time of the year. We also talk snow chains, Reindeers, and picking berries and mushrooms in Sweden.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month we're joined by none other than Dustin Wright – Little Trucker Down Under feature writer from North Canterbury.
Welcome to Chicks Chat - Keep on Movings newest Podcast series! In these episodes Maddy McCoid (Marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (Sales and Marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industries finest females about life in transport.
In this episode, the girls chat with Milly McCauley, teenchild, trucking journalist and junior video editor for Long Haul Publications! Some of you will no doubt remember the name from her outstanding work on and off the page. Listen along and we promise you will be as impressed as we were!!
In this action packed show with UDC.
The latest truck news.
Cam Bagrie on the economy.
Blake Noble is managing director at Transcon, a metro and regional general freight operation based in Warkworth, north of Auckland. He serves as a Director at Halls Group, and is also the founder of specialist transport growth and advisory provider Delivery. Dave McCoid talks to Blake about delivery, and helping small and medium sized businesses take the next step in the journey.
Part of the Intertruck Distributors November Expo was the launch of the International HX520. New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers chats with Intertruck Distributors NZ managing director Comer Board about this bang up-to-date classic US bonneted truck, sure to find many a happy home in the hands of owners with the right application for such a gorgeous machine.
On Schedule - The podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers senior team and guests on the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month Dave speaks with NRC Board Chair Ian Newey on the power of industry association membership.
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
This month New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers sits down with WMNZ fleet manager Jitesh Singh about their significant alternative propulsion journey thus far, and what is next.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month Lindsay and Dave discuss the cumulative effects of the various environmental indicators and the ever decreasing time experts like Johan Rockstrom say we have to get the shop in order.
All this without putting dampeners on the Christmas spirit.
Welcome to Chicks Chat – Keep on Moving's newest podcast series! In these episodes, Maddy McCoid (sales and marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (sales and marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industry's finest females about life in transport. This month, we chat to stock truck extraordinaire Morgan Ogle from Waitoa Haulage! You do not want to miss this episode of laughs!
This month with UDC ... the latest truck industry news and economic update with Cam Bagrie.
We attend the Intertruck Distributors launch event of the latest brand to come into their fold, the China-sourced FAW range of medium-heavy and heavy-duty trucks. On a rainy Friday evening in November we chatted with managing director Comer Board on what it all means and what's coming our way, we join in on a vehicle walk around of a JH6 model with salesman Shaun Jury, and finish up with an address from regional representative for FAW, Mr Clinton Zhou.
Just over a year ago the New Zealand Trucking Association (NTA), in conjunction with the National Road Carriers (NRC), Success Formula, Fit for Duty, Autosense, and the ACC grants program, launched the HARMfree portal – an online enabler and tool chest targeted at helping SMEs meet health and safety compliance requirements within the road transport industry. With 300-plus sign-ons serving 80,000 employees, programme head John Sansom discusses the latest addition to the suite – RAW, short for Recovery at Work.
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow. This month, New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers tells us all about living with a JAC N60 EV for a week.
Our resident Business, Together business columnist Roylance Watson from accounting firm Vazy Child in Hamilton picks topics from her writings to share on the UDC Business of Trucking podcast. This month, the mystical world of marketing, and we learn when it comes to good messaging habits, there's not the gap we think there is between then an now.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month, we chat about Lindsay's column in the November issue 'Trying to play our energy cards right, and revisit the intriguing Energy Cost of Energy concept.' Is it a first of Mother Natures own cards?
Enjoy!
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month we're joined by David Tanner from McCall Creek Mississippi with his take on the US Presidential elections, and Finance HQ's local rep Adrian Hunt who was heading home on a Friday 'arvo' and thought he'd pop in, only to find himself thrust in front of a microphone. What a great sport !
This month on the Vocational Podcast ...
If you're looking for an entertaining, frank, funny, no-holds-barred yarn with one of the great industry characters of the modern era, you'll do no better than Robert Pascoe, founder of RPC Logistics. Starting his own metro trucking business in the highly competitive scene that was early 80s Auckland, he had all the key components required to make a go of it – smarts, savvy, a huge work ethic, and several hundred-weight of cheek. Strap in – here we go as he recounts a wonderful adventure in business as only he could.
We catch-up with our new Euro regular in Sweden, log truck driver Mattias Vikberg. It's been a muddy autumn in the forest, there's a new configuration, thankfully no wild animals, and he's about to join a Scania Roadshow for a couple of weeks demonstrating alternatively propelled heavy trucks. It's all go in Mattias's world!
Lager than life Yogi Kendall – the one-man trucking industry cheer leader – joins us for a catch-up on everything from electronic work diaries and carting farm machines interstate, to making Lamingtons.
We talk to Wheels at Wanaka 2025 organising team member Annabel Roy for the first of a regular catch-up between now and the big event at Easter next year.
This month on the Business Edition of the Keep On Moving Podcast ...
We compress the show into one interview with International Truck of the Year jury members Charleen Clarke and Will Shiers. They chat to Dave McCoid about last months IAA Transportation show in Hanover, reporting back on what they saw, what is emerging, and what they think trucking in tomorrow's world might be like.
This month in the On Schedule segment - Dave McCoid joins NRC general manager of policy and advocacy James Smith and general manager TR Group Brendan King in a discussion on de-risking a just transition to a low-carbon, low-emissions future for the transport sector.
Plus the latest from economist Cameron Bagrie.
Welcome to Chicks Chat – Keep on Moving's newest podcast series! In these episodes, Maddy McCoid (sales and marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (sales and marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industry's finest females about life in transport. In this episode New Zealand Trucking Media's very own Shannon Williams.
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not … concerning.
This Edition – Ray and Fiona Reid are one of the most infectiously fun and funny couples you'll meet and proof that incredibly hard work is a nursery for great character. A third-generation transport operator, Ray, with his grandfather, father, and uncle, ran one of the most identifiable line-haul trucking brands through the halcyon days of pre- and post-deregualtion trucking in New Zealand – Reids' of Rangiotu.
This is one that will have you laughing, and enjoying the best walk down memory lane.
Plus, Dave has the Whats On in the industry leading up to Christmas.
This month on the KOM Podcast Business Edition, brought to you by UDC.
Murray Lindsay has the latest truck news.
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering our new tomorrow.
This month we chat with Mark Irving from Mt Maunganui based Heavy Vehicle Machinery Solutions (HVMS) about what they're gearing up for in the conversion space. It's a classic Kiwi take-the-bull-by-the-horns innovation story.
On Schedule - New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with the National Road Carriers (NRC) senior team on the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month, Dave McCoid joins National Road Carriers general manager of policy and advocacy James Smith in a discussion debunking the myth an adversarial relationship exists between the different transport modes at work in our country. The truth is we're in this gargantuan task together, and each mode is hugely dependant on the others to play their critical part.
Cameron Bagrie updates with his regular look at the economy.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month - the quirky impacts of rising CO2. You might have just found the ultimate excuse for anything. From New Zealand Trucking magazine Sept 24 Clearing the Air article.
If you have feedback or suggestions please contact Dave McCoid at dave@nztrucking.co.nz.
Welcome to Chicks Chat – Keep on Moving's newest podcast series! In these episodes, Maddy McCoid (sales and marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (sales and marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industry's finest females about life in transport. In this episode, the girls chat with Jade Darrah – mum, loader driver, prop and former truck driver!
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post-workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not … concerning.
This month we're joined by Maddy McCoid, host of Chick Chat and sales specialist at New Zealand Trucking magazine.
It's a truly wonderful Kiwi road transport story and a lesson in so much – understanding your business and the market in which you operate, never over reaching, business as part of the community, and loving what you do. In 1975 Merv Pryce and his mate Malcolm Savage purchased the business of Maurice Vickers Transport in Stratford. It marked the beginning of a five decade adventure that hasn't quite ended yet. We sat down and chatted with Merv and former employee, contractor, and good mate Graeme Forbes. It was an absolute treat on a lovely afternoon in the shadow of Mt Taranaki. Burn all your textbooks, this is a tale of business done well by a true practitioner.
In 2015, Dave Carr organised the inaugural Magpie's Truck Run in the South Island. Tragically, this well respected good bloke passed away shortly after. His good mates, Dave Ching and Cam Lill took up the banner and kept the event going, renaming it the Dave Carr Memorial Truck Run. Built on a spirit of camaraderie, good company, and a love of the industry, this year will see it's ninth running, and it's now a major event on the national trucking event calendar.
You could be with him at the Rover's Return having a beer ... It's always a hell of a laugh catching up with our good mate and Commercial Motor magazine editor Will Shiers to see what's going on in Blighty and the Euro zone.
Our new Euro regular is Swedish log truck driver Mattias Vikberg. Our first podcast chat will introduce Mattias to us all. He's been a reader of New Zealand Trucking magazine since 2018 and listens to the podcasts. Why not make him part of the crew?!
Welcome to Chicks Chat - Keep on Movings newest Podcast series! In these episodes Maddy McCoid (Sales and Marketing, New Zealand Trucking Media) and Morgan Petersen (Sales and Marketing, PTEK) will chat to some of the industrys finest females about life in transport. In this, the first episode, the girls chat to Alyson Hood - full-time student and part-time truck driver extraordinare in a chat you won't want to miss.
We welcome UDC Finance as our major sponsor ... and this is their first Podcast aboard.
Using trucks as billboards to raise awareness of key social issues is becoming an ever more common thing, making fantastic use of a highly visible and mobile communication medium.
Dirtworks is a civil earthworks and transport company based in Whenuapai in Auckland’s north west and as we run into the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s annual Blue September campaign, New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers caught up with Dirtworks general manager Lewis Morgan about their new Mercedes-Benz AROCS that’s spreading not just its payload, but the message on a particularly poignant subject for the truck driving industry.
Intertruck Distributors NZ has been apointed brand importer and master dealer for the FAW marque locally. New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers catches up with Intertruck Distirbutors NZ director Comer Board to discuss the opportunities that lay ahead.
In the first of the new series called On Schedule with the NRC, New Zealand Trucking Media speaks with National Road Carreirs (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers on the work the association does - the wins, the challenges, and the strategy taking on key issues of the day.
In Episode 2, Justin and Dave are joined by James Smith, NRC general manager of policy and advocacy in a discussion on the harsh economic winter we've journeyed through, the outlook ahead, and tools at your disposal to emerge better, stronger, faster.
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering tomorrow's goods.
This month we chat with Grant Doull, National Hydrogen and Eco Commercial manager at Hyundai New Zealand.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
This month it's Part 2 of the hydrogen discussion. Buckle-up, this gets philosophical!
Plus we hear from leading New Zealand Economist, Cameron Bagrie.
On Schedule - A new podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carreirs (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers on the work the association does - the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month - Dave McCoid joins National Road Carriers CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers and general manager of policy and advocacy James Smith in a discussion on the harsh economic winter we've journied through, the outlook ahead, and tools at your disposal to emerge better, stronger, faster.
Justin Tighe-Umbers James Smith
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table in a post workday chat at their local. Sometimes they convince some poor unfortunate soul to join them. The result is more often than not ….. concerning.
This month we're joined by sales and marketing giant and all around good bugger, our very own Mike Devon!
This month in the Keep On Moving Business Edition .
Innovation has been at the core of Straitline Canvas since the start. Partnering with TR Group the firm has recently begun a trial of a new breed of curtain made from 35% recycled PVC. Regardless of where you stand on the environmental subject, finding a second life for old PVC is in no way a bad thing. We talk with Operations Manager William Rice .
Jeff and Yvette Mear's own and run Fruehauf NZ. We sit down for an insightful and interesting chat with Jeff on where their world and industry are at and what just around the bend.
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering tomorrow's goods.
This month - a Powering On section like no other before, a chat with national sales manager for Volvo NZ Scott Robinson while driving an FM electric around the Hampton Downs motor racing ciruit at the 2024 Volvo NZ drive day.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
This month - Might the lightest gas be up to the heavy transport lifting. Part one of a two parter on the pros and cons of hydrogen as a viable alternative fuel.
Enjoy
The itellectual might of the New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table. The resut is ….. concerning.
This month the in show special guests are PTEK sales boss Morgan Peterson, and from New Zealand Trucking Media sales, Maddy McCoid .
On Schedule, a new podcast series in which New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers on the work the association does – the wins, the challenges, and the strategies taken on key issues of the day.
This month – Time of Use Charging.
Don Gordon is today one of the true patriarchs of Hauraki Plains, Thames Valley trucking. Many of you will know his sons Craig and Nigel Gordon, both well respected engineers in their respective fields in the road transport industry.
Don’s story begins in pre-war Hauraki Plains, first in business for himself and then amalgamating with the family enterprise, high profile entity of the era Sarjants Transport, a firm that would become half of Provincial Transport Ltd.
Don went on under his own flag and was a pioneer in the arrival of big US trucks into the local and wider Bay of Plenty log truck scene.
In two months Don turns 90, an amazing human being who will have you with him the whole way through the story.
She's a big red land, our closest neighbour, best buddy, and nirvana for truck-heads! Each month we catch-up with one of our many friends the land of the billabong to see what's happenign locally. This month it's one of the world's great global truckers. Paul O'Callaghan, maybe the Emerald Isle's best known trucking export is doing his 10th cattle season at RTA, and we catch up with one of the industry's warmest, most welcoming, and oblidging characters.
You could be with him at the Rover's Return having a beer. It's always a hell of a laugh catching up with our good mate and Commercial Motor magazine editor Will Shiers to see what's going on in Blighty and the Euro zone.
In this months Business Podcast .
The phrase Trucks and Service appears to be popping up more and more. New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director Dave McCoid talks to New Zealand Trucking magazine editor Gavin Myers about what it might actually mean and where that particular path might lead.
Blake Noble's written a Carriers' Corner blinder in the July 24 issue of New Zealand Trucking magazine. Just what the industry and country need at the moment. We had to chat to him about it - time to shake off the dross people and create your own silver lining.
We catch up with Penske NZ general sales manage Dean Hoverd to chat about the recent regional drive day held in Wacol Queensland, and the exciting times Penske have ahead with the latest generation of their two anchoe products here, MAN and Western Star .
The IRTENZ 2024 scholarship was so close in terms of application quality, the body decided an unprecidented decision was required. Not only would one person receive the scholarship to attend a three day Fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle Dynamics course at Michigan University, but two addotioal assistance packages would be awarded also. Last month talked to the winner, Rory O'Sullivan from Fruehauf NZ, and this month we catch up with the two recipients of the assistance packages - Tim Stone from Randal and Associates, and Alan Kirk from Gary Douglas Engineering, both from Palmerston.
In the first of the new series called On Schedule with the NRC, New Zealand Trucking Media editorial director speaks with National Road Carreirs (NRC) CEO Justin Tighe-Umbers on the work the association does - the wins, the challenges, and the strategy taken on key issues of the day. In Episode 1 we drive headlong into the polarising subject of Time of Use charging and discuss what it actually means, and the association's approach.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
This month - Part 2 of Out of Sight Shouldn't be out of Mind - Acidy seas and stalling currents
The intellectual might of New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table. The result is …. concerning.
Dave McCoid, editorial director New Zealand Trucking Media, Gavin Myers, editor New Zealand Trucking Magazine, and Carl Kirkbeck, a stranger from Invercargill, are joined this month by good friend and contributor to the magazine, Craig McCauley.
The boys discuss the Gore Truck Show, the new $500 million pothole fund, what to look out for in the June issue of New Zealand Trucking magazine, new trucks entering the market – and some that maybe won't – and lament road users who make up their own road rules.
Of course, we delve into the latest offerings from Mike's Transport Warehouse – proud sponsors of the vocational podcast feature interview.
In the June Keep on Moving Podcast - Vocational Edition:
The old saying goes 'everything you'll ever need is right beneath your feet'. Philip Wareing is a superb example – a young, hard-working industrious bloke who went into business in the mid 70s as a pathway to realising his dream of owning a farm. Yes, he's certainly ticked that box, but so much more also. On a stunning Autumn Canterbury morning in his Methven office, he took time to share a truly inspirational story.
This is one of the great New Zealand business stories and an interview you certainly won't want to miss.
Outback Trucker and co-founder of the reborn Truckin' Life, if the world was full of Yogi Kendalls it would be a far happier and glass-half-full place. We catch up with the Australasian trucking icon to see what's going on in the big red land.
Then, you could be with him at the Rover's Return having a beer ... It's always a hell of a laugh catching up with our good mate and Commercial Motor magazine editor Will Shiers, to see what's going on in Blighty and the Euro zone.
Land of the free and home of the brave, there's no place quite like the US and nothing quite like being state-side. We catch up with our regular contacts to what they've been up to and what's going on ... This month, expat Kiwi Dave Tanner updates us on what's happening at Kiwi Trucking in Mississippi.
In the May edition of the Keep On Moving Podcast
Murray Lindsay catches up with Scania NZ MD Victor Carvalho just over six months into his tenure in the top Kiwi role. We might be a little country tucked away in the bottom of a big world, but we can still come up with plenty of surprises for those comiing here from other markets - cool trucks, plenty of variation, and big engines.
Supporting the aftersales is key to the company vision and tomorrow's success.
Dave McCoid talk to Fruehauf NZ general manager manufacturing Rory O'Sullivan who recently won the IRTENZ scholarship to attend a three day course on the Fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle Dynamics at the Universtiy of Michigan.
UD have a new QUON with enhanced safety features. Dave McCoid talks to Colin Muir, general manager UD Truck Distributors in New Zealand, and New Zealand's UD orcale himself, key account manager Marvin Fynn. A chat perfectly aligned to the upcoming June 2024 New Zealand Trucking magazine, featuring two of the new models working for Auckland icon, Tom Ryan Cartage.
There's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready. Powering On talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who will still be responsible for delivering tomorrow's goods.
This month - Ryan McDonald from Hiringa Energy speaks about the exciting developements for both Hiringa and the road transport industry here.
Clear the Air is the section where co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed - respectfully!
This month - Out of sight shouldn't be out of mind: Part 1
This month the boys are joined by our good mate from across in the big red island and editor of Truckin' Life, Mike Williams.
They discuss the country's appalling cellphone network, the appalling roadside facilities for truck drivers, the all-new New Zealand Trucking Media Friday EDM mailer, the recently awarded IRTENZ engineering scholarships ... and other bits and pieces.
Join Dave McCoid, editorial director New Zealand Trucking Media; Gavin Myers, editor New Zealand Trucking magazine; and Carl Kirkbeck, roving reporter extraordinaire.
In our very first business edition of the Podcast Dave McCoid talks with ....
Mark Wareing following the opening of the Fairfield Freight Hub on 19th April.
Alex Watson co-founder of Christchurch based Jump Charging speaks on what they're dong and offering behind the scenes to keep the alternatively propelled wheels rolling as they arrive in greater and great numbers.
And Environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and envirionmental issues of the day , as they should be discussed - respectfully !
Enjoy
The intellectual might of the New Zealand Trucking Media brings all they have to the table. The result is ….. concerning.
This month we make an announcement as Blokes Yarning will become it's own thing, released to the world before the full Keep On Moving podcast episode.
Join the team:
Dave McCoid, editorial director New Zealand Trucking Media.
Gavin Myers, editor New Zealand Trucking magazine.
Carl Kirkbeck, southern roving reporter New Zealand Trucking Media.
And Murray Lindsay – a special guest and familiar voice from Whangaparaoa...
The intellectual might of the New Zealand Trucking Media team brings all they have to the table. The result is … concerning. This month the brain power is enhanced no end however, with a real pro – Tim Giles, editor of PowerTorque magazine in Australia, joins the team for a yarn.
In the Mike's Transport Warehouse feature interview, another life truly akin to a Boys Own Adventure, Ken Kirk has lived life to the full having witnessed at an early age just how precious and fragile it is following the death by accident of his brother Malcom. Trucks, machines, lighthouse keeping, and lots more are in the Ken Kirk life book, all spread between the ANZAC nations. He's a life lesson in opportunity, optimism, and learning. There'll be plenty to take away from this one.
Then, there's a whole new world heading our way, and whether we like it or not, we need to find out more about it so we're ready ... powering on talks to people in the know and those who have already headed off on a new propulsion journey. We aim to make it not too techy, delivering useful information for those who who will still be responsible for delivering tomorrows goods.
We get the segment going with a chat to Scott Robinson, national sales manager for Volvo Trucks New Zealand, and Kirsten Chaddock, national emerging technology manager for Volvo Trucks, Bus and Coach in New Zealand.
In a new podcast section, Clear the Air sees co-host Dave McCoid and his good mate and environmental champion Lindsay Wood discuss the climate and environmental issues of the day, as they should be discussed – respectfully!
Finally, you could be with him at the pub having a beer ... It's always a hell of a laugh catching up with our good mate and Commercial Motor magazine editor Will Shiers to see what's going on in Blighty and the Euro zone.
In Episode 28 of the Keep on Moving podcast...
Dave, Gav and Carl talk about trucks, industry, events of the past month, the Feb 24 issue of New Zealand Trucking magazine, and anything else that takes their fancy. Where 'Blokes yarning' ends up is often alarming and always fun.
In the Mike's Transport Warehouse feature interview ... With Kenworth's New Zealand representative Southpac recently holding its birthday weekend for the great marque's 100 years, we went looking for a true Kenworth guts-and-glory story about big trucks, long hours and big loads. One of New Zealand's legacy trucking brands and liveries, Rorison Mineral Developments (RMD) trialblazed its way through early big-truck bulk cartage in the central North Island and Bay of Plenty. Founded by the late Ian Rorison, a risk taker and innovator who tapped into all that Kenworth promised on its arrival in New Zealand, RMD in the late 70s and 80s had it all – and drivers Ron McClean and Ken Forsythe share their tales.
Then, the Teletrac Navman Technology, Maintenance and Safety Conference takes place on 13 and 14 March. It's going to be like nothing before, an unaffordably affordable two-day conference with the sole aim of providing delegates with useable, practical, tools and information they can take home and apply to their businesses across a plethora of key industry subjects. New Zealand Trucking Association's Carol McGeady updates us what to expect.
One for the bookshelf… In the early 2000s Mike Isle wrote Ridin' the Rainbow, the history of the New Zealand Truck Trailer Manufacturer's Federation. Commissioned by the Federation, it is a must read for anyone with an interest in New Zealand road transport. Now, he’s released the sequel, In The Blood. It documents developments in the industry through the first two decades of the new century … the successor generations, and new entrants. Written in Mike's unique, dramatic, yet conversational style, In The Blood should not be left off the bookshelf of any transport buff.
What happens to old tyres? A long-term problem that up until now has had no sustained, viable solution. But that's all changed. Last year, the government announced a recovery fee be placed on the all new tyres sold to cover the cost of recovery, recycling and reuse. Tyrewise is the entity tasked with administering this gargantuan exercise and we talk to Adele Rose to find out all you need to know.
Finally, last month Billy Clemens, Projects and Policy head at Ia Ara Aotearoa walked us through the association’s Diversity Toolbox. This month, we talk to Renwick Transport co-owner Jax Smith about taking the message to the industry as a diversity champion in the Marlborough region.
She’s a biggie! Enjoy!
In Episode 27 of the Keep On Moving Podcast...
Dave, Gav and Carl talk about trucks, industry, events of the past month, the December 2023/January 2024 bumper Chrissy issue, and anything else that takes their fancy. Where 'Blokes yarning' ends up is often alarming and always fun.
For a real Christmas treat, Dave had the privilege of being invited to Clive and Donna Taylor's residence in Paraparaumu during November 23 for a gathering of the originals from the Motor Truck Distributors Palmerston North Mack Trucks assembly operation. Such a special occasion with Ron Carpenter in attendance also, there were only a few who could not make it. Make yourself comfortable for what is one of the most memorable and historically significant group feature interviews ever.
Dave also interviews Victor Carvalho, Scania New Zealand's new man in charge. With the local market reaching an interesting customer support phase as the first wave of NTG sales approach their million kilometre mark, has the morthership once again picked just the right man for the job?
Murray chats with top New Zealand economist Cameron Bagrie.
Finally, with an aging workforce and freight volumes set to sky rocket in the years ahead, we can no longer rely entirely on traditional recruitment methods to attract new talent into the trucking industry. Billy Clemens is Policy and Project boss at Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand, and he shares what they're are doing to help the industry consider a broader view on who might be out their looking for a way in.
Enjoy!
Episode 26 is a big doo with Murray and Dave rebirthing the full show format, and it’s a cracker!
Dave talks to Bruce Hay, the man behind Drake Collectables.
As well as internet sensation Daniel Ashville Louisy about his company Ashville Aggregates.
He then talks to John Sansom from the New Zealand Trucking Association about the launch of their collaborative project with National Road Carriers, HARMfree – an online tool designed to make health and safety compliance something you don’t lose your hair over.
Of course we have the likely-lads with their monthly yarn on all things trucking. Fun, entertaining, and informative... you couldn’t wish for more.
Ashville Aggregates: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisashville
Drake Collectables: https://thedrakeshop.com/NewZealandTruckingAssociation
HARMfree: https://harmfreetransport.nz
Gavin Myers editor NZ Trucking Magazine , Dave McCoid editoral director NZ Trucking Media ....and the field reporter Carl Kirkbeck talking trucks .....this month Carl zooms in from the USA .
Dave McCoid editorial director of NZ Trucking Media talks with Will Shiers of Commercial Motors Magazine .
Warwick Johnson is a legend of the transport industry who just recently celebrated his 90th birthday . We are delighted to repeat this wonderful chat he had with out editorial director Dave McCoid in 2022 . Warwicks story Prime Mover the book is available from nztrucking.co.nz .
Its time once more to hear from the boys talking passionately about trucks. Dave McCoid (editorial director NZ Trucking Media), Gavin Myers (editor NZ Trucking magazine) and Carl Kirkbeck (field editor NZ Trucking Media) discuss Ollie's surprise birthday convoy, the Top Truck of the year competition, the Puhoi-Warkworth motorway. Also, the boys release their hit music top-10 for the road, and Olive the office dog makes a surprise guest appearance...
Murray Lindsay with guests Laura Hulley fitness guru .....Justin Tighe Umbers CEO National Road Carriers and the wonderful story of a 7 year old Hamilton boy who got a surprise of his life from the New Zealand Trucking community .
A young Hamilton boy is in for a big surprise this weekend with dozens of truck drivers planning something special.
Oliver Johnson, 7, is obsessed with trucks, and his mother, Katherine, posted on Facebook offering $50 to anyone willing to take him for a ride in their truck for his birthday. Katherine said Oliver was feeling lonely and hoped a truck ride would make him smile.
Barry Hart has organised a surprise ....
Dave McCoid, NZ Trucking Media's editorial director, Gavin Myers, editor NZ Trucking Magazine, and NZ Trucking Media field editor Carl Kirkbeck, discuss the previous transport minister's shares debacle; the Wanaka, Brisbane and Rocklea truck shows; Kenworth's upcoming 100th anniversary celebrations; the latest issue of New Zealand Trucking; and the next set of Model Barn's Kiwi Replicas series.
Dave McCoid, NZ Trucking Media's editorial director, Gavin Myers, editor NZ Trucking Magazine, and NZ Trucking Media field editor Carl Kirkbeck discuss four by fours .
Dave McCoid, NZ Trucking Media's editorial director, Gavin Myers, editor NZ Trucking Magazine, and NZ Trucking Media field editor Carl Kirkbeck discuss the trucks that turn them on and those that very much turn them off...
Three passionate truckers ....one subject and a 20 minute discussion .
Dave McCoid NZ Trucking Media's Editorial Director , Gavin Myers Editor NZ Trucking Mag and the Roving Video Editor NZ Trucking Media Carl Kirkbeck discuss THE ROAD TO ZERO .
In this episode of the Keep On Moving Podcast Glen YOGI Kendall one of the original Outback Truckers . Glen talks about his love for trucking and how he ended up on the other side of Australia with wife Amanda .
Look out for them at the Trucking Industry Show 25th and 26th November .
The editor of New Zealand Trucking magazine, Gavin Myers, chats with Dan Kahn the chief technology officer and co-founder at Hiringa Energy. Dan explains what Hiringa Energy is currently doing in its mission to bring heavy hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to New Zealand with TR Group, the network of refuelling stations is building with Waitomo, and what operators might expect putting these vehicles into use.
Rafael arrived in New Zealand with his family in the middle of our second Covid lockdown in late 2021 . That in itself would be a shock to the senses for anyone but Rafael Alvarenga had to take up the role as managing director at Scania NZ . Dave McCoid caught up with him one year on .
Thousands have trusted their livelihoods–and probably lives–tothe Ringfeder brandover thedecades. Dave McCoid was lucky to nab VBG Group commercial director Niko Verstockt, recently in NewZealand for a whirlwind visit, for a relaxed and chatty 20 minutes .
This is the first of the new look Keep On Moving Podcast with Dave McCoid talking with people from the Transport Industry .....
THIS EPISODE :
The man behind the grassy knoll, the essential figure always in the shadows ; how such a larger than life personality was always able to remain one step to the right of the spot lights either a mystery of the universe or sublime execution . Chris Savage has been so entwined in the road transport industry’s recent history , been a part of so many of the big moments , and known many of the great personalities . Sit back , make yourself comfortable , and enjoy the Chris Savage interview , one man’s life in the trucking game told as only this incredibly charismatic , engaging, and fun character could .
An action packed Podcast this month featuring Murray Francis, the managing director of Road Metals – another great New Zealand trucking story.
Our regular contributors Mike Williams and Will Shiers from Aussie and England are back.
Dave McCoid, Gavin Myers and Carl Kirkbeck have a moot over the pros and cons of Transmission Gully.
Dave chats with Gavin Halley, General Manager of sales parts and service at TRT, to find out the latest developments at this proudly Kiwi engineering company, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this year.
We check in on the November TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show and the Hokonui Ute Muster. Plus there's loads more including all the latest from the industry associations.
If you enjoy what you hear please click the like button and share with a friend.
Joining Murray Lindsay and Dave McCoid are Gavin Myers (Editor of New Zealand Trucking magazine) and roving reporter Carl Kirkbeck.
This month we feature the drivers' driver, Bill Brown. This is one interview you don't want to miss!
Mike Williams from Aussie, Will Shiers out of England, and an update on Wheels on Wanaka in 2023. Plus we get an update on the NZ Trucking Industry show in November. All the reps from the industry plus a special chat with Jeremy Walshe from Kiwi Replicas. And more... ENJOY!
Will Shiers is the editor at Commercial Motor and a UK jury member for International Truck of the Year .
Mike Williams is still driving trucks in Aussie and has his own weekly podcast called On The Road https://mikewilliams.com.au/podcast/
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Joining Murray Lindsay and Dave McCoid are Gavin Myers (Editor of New Zealand Trucking magazine) and roving reporter Carl Kirkbeck.
This month Trevor Masters is our feature interview, the legend of the Coromandel and beyond. We also talk again with Mike Williams from Aussie, Will Shiers in England, Shannon Williams from Little Trucker Down Under magazine, and Dave Ching chats Classic Trucks with Peter Turner from Peter Turner Contracting in Templeton . Here are a couple of trucks we talked about on podcast .... the red one is the Leader and the green one is the Isuzu.
Blake Noble from Transcon and the industry players Dave Boyce from NTA, Nick Leggett from Ia Ara Aotearoa, and James Smith from NRC, share their thoughts on current issues affecting the industry.
Plus in the 5-Minute Moot we talk Electric Trucks, and we look at the Top Truck of the Year.
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In this episode of the Keep On Moving Podcast with Dave McCoid and Murray Lindsay, we talk with a legend of the trucking world, Warwick Johnson.
Also we hear from Will Shiers in England, Mike Williams in Aussie, Shannon Williams and Milly McCauley from Little Trucker Down Under magazine, Dave Ching talks classic trucks and there's some discussion and debate from the industry with James Smith, Dave Boyce and Nick Leggett – plus much more.
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Join Dave McCoid, Murray Lindsay and friends with all things trucking.
This episode includes a feature interview with Guy and Helen Knowles from Guy Knowles Transport in Palmerston North, and Dave Ching has all the details on the amazing Dave Carr memorial truck run. Contact Dave Ching on 0273238665.
There's also industry comment in this episode from Blake Noble, Transcon Transport; Nick Leggett, CEO Transporting NZ; James Smith, COO National Road Carriers; and Dave Boyce, CEO NZ Trucking Association.
To take part in the Beautiful Noise contest, email dave@nztrucking.co.nz.
Our person of interest is sales director for Scania NZ, Deon Stephens (we chat to him about his life in trucks), we listen to a two-stroke symphony, and our feature interview is Alan Tanner on the big trucks of Tanner Sawmills.
Dave McCoid and Matt Smith talk to driver and business owner John Baillie, and RTF CEO Nick Leggett to get perspective on the situation.