Transport Operator Liable for Sharing Employee’s Drug Test Refusal
The Human Rights Review Tribunal ordered KAM Transport Limited (KAM Transport) to pay $30,000 to its ex-employee, Mr Cummings, for humiliation and loss of dignity caused by disclosure of his personal information to another employee
Ferry replacement announcement provides certainty for freight sector
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) welcomes the confirmation that the replacement programme for the aging Interisland fleet is back on track.
Construction of Northland Expressway urgent says NRC
The formal opening of registrations of interest for the first stage of the Northland Expressway at this week’s NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit has been welcomed by National Road Carriers Association (NRC).
Time of use charging may ease Auckland’s chronic road congestion
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) says time of use charging may ease Auckland’s chronic road congestion estimated by a new Auckland Council white paper to cost $2.6 billion a year by 2026.
Smart Express celebrate 20 years
Smart Express’s evolution from a single-van operation to a nationwide, award-winning logistics and moving service provider is a testament to its founders’ vision, dedication to service excellence, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
NRC supports special economic zone at Marsden Point for energy resilience
National Road Carriers supports the establishment of Special Economic Zones and agrees that increasing New Zealand’s fuel and energy resilience is vital to supporting the wider economy.
$200m for level crossings welcome, but Auckland can’t wait until 2032
The Government’s announcement of $200 million in funding for critical grade separation Auckland level crossings has been welcomed by the road freight industry, but it has major concerns on Auckland Transport’s delays in getting them built.
Flexible supply chain obscures need for long term plan.
If you ever doubted the ability of New Zealand’s supply chain to just get on and deliver despite blockages, breakdowns, bad weather and closures – the last month or so demonstrated the flexibility and resilience of the country’s freight systems. While the trucking industry has played a key role, co-operation with other modes of transport including rail and shipping has made it work.
National Road Carriers support Government’s decision to use tolling to accelerate investment in roads
Today’s announcement that tolling will be used to accelerate investment in new roads including Ōtaki to north of Levin, Takitimu North Link and Penlink, is a positive move, believes National Road Carriers (NRC).
Ferry announcement shows Government is serious about providing certainty for interisland freight
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is pleased a decision has been made to establish a new company to procure two new ferries to replace KiwiRail’s interisland ferries as they reach their end of life.
Road freight should be represented on new Auckland Regional Transport Committee
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) would like to see the road freight sector formally included as a member of the new Auckland Regional Transport Committee (ARTC) when it is established.
Quit it! Employment Court rules against forfeiture clauses
It is not uncommon for employers to include a clause in their employment agreements that requires staff to forfeit a specified amount of salary or wages if they fail to work out their notice period upon resignation. Typically this clause is intended to compensate the employer for potential losses or disruptions caused to their business by the employee’s early departure.
NRC secondee programme strengthens governance capability
National Road Carriers (NRC) recently launched a new leadership initiative aimed at transport operators with an interest in governance.
The Road to 2025 – why connectivity will drive fleet success
The next few years promise to be transformative, driven by advances in connectivity that will reshape how fleet businesses operate
Fast track project list balanced and achievable says National Road Carriers
The list of 149 projects to be included in the Government’s one-stop-shop Fast Track Approvals Bill is balanced and achievable says National Road Carriers Association (NRC).
Government LEHVF will help transport transition says National Road Carriers
The Government Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF) announced today will help the road transport industry’s transition to clean technologies says National Road Carriers Association (NRC) GM Policy & Advocacy James Smith.
Transport sector leaders call for well-resourced Ministry of Transport as partner
Transport sector leaders are calling for the opportunity to work closely with the Ministry of Transport following the release today of a Public Service Commission performance improvement review of the Ministry.
NRC pleased to see RONS and RORS funding allocation
National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is pleased to see the Government’s announcements today allocating funding to Roads of National Significance (RONS) and Roads of Regional Significance (RORS).
Piarere to Waiouru road closures positive sign major road maintenance is kicking off
Confirmation from the Minister of Transport, Simeon Brown, that the first of several large and ambitious maintenance and rehabilitation projects is about to kick off is welcome news to the freight sector.
Smart time-of-use charging will enable more efficient goods delivery – if done right
Getting time of use charging right for road freight is critical says National Road Carriers Association (NRC), responding to the Government’s announcement it will introduce legislation this year to enable time-of-use schemes to be developed on our busiest roads.