Who we are
National Road Carriers Association
With over 80 years of history, National Road Carriers provides professional support for thousands of members who choose to make a living in the road transport industry, through advocacy, representation and advice.
Since 1936, we have been looking out for Kiwi transport operators and having their backs while they focus on running their business. Our members range from single truck operators to courier vans to large transport operators and transport everything from fresh fruit to LPG, presenting the highly valued opportunity for members to connect with other owners and drivers from different walks of life.
Today we are still dedicated to our founding principles, and we can support you, whatever your size, location or load type.
Learn about our history
In the mid-1930s the road transport industry was just coming out of the Great Depression. Truckers in Auckland were locked in a David versus Goliath struggle. The Master Carriers dominated – they had all the benefits, from discounts to lobbying clout. Small town carriers meanwhile, were struggling to survive.
On Monday October 5 1936, twenty nine of these Owner Carriers gathered at the Trades Hall in Hobson Street to form an association. Their mission? To serve the needs of operators like you.
And guess what? They won out. In the 8 decades since then, National Road Carriers has become a progressive nationwide organisation. Still sticks up for road carriers of every size – from the one person owner/operator to some of the largest road carriers in New Zealand.
If you need help or information contact us. It’s one of our core services to know (or to know where to find) the answers to your questions.
We’re respected by major suppliers, with whom we negotiate powerful deals on your behalf. And we never stop representing your interests at national and local government level.
The Transport Industry
The transport sector employs over 108,000 people which is 4 percent of the national workforce. Although Auckland hires 42 percent of all transport sector workers, there is no significant difference in transport’s share of employment by region. (Source MBIE).
It is responsible for 5% of New Zealand’s GDP.
Most transport firms operated as essential services during COVID 19 lockdowns with 60% of the total workforce deemed essential workers.
Currently the Transport Industry has a shortage of workers.
Transport can be a rewarding and interesting career and many employees go on to own their own business.
member benefits
How We Can Help You
Being a Member saves you money and takes the stress out of compliance and workplace decisions.
Business Advice and Support
Owning a business can be a challenge.
Often the challenges appear overwhelming however with decades of experience in transport the NRC team can almost always find the solution to your challenge.
Savings on essential business costs
Take advantage of our strong national network and committed industry partners that helps you save.
Advocacy and Representation
Local and Central Government advocacy on issues that impact your business.
Exclusive Cost Model and Cost Index Tools
Powerful truck costing tools that will allow you to accurately identify your costs and assist you to assess the viability of any opportunity before you commit to it.
Regular industry communications
Weekly updates on road conditions.
Timely alerts on issues that could impact your business.
Invitations to seminars and events
Informal social events through to conferences and seminars all designed to increase your knowledge
Become a Member
Enjoy a wide array of valuable benefits including access to a vast network of industry, exclusive discounts and offers, ranging from fuel discounts to legal advice.
Join NRC in 3 easy steps.
