Coroners findings relating to the use of Super Single Steer Tyres
On the 26th of August 2024 three people were killed when a truck fitted with super single steer tyres that was travelling south on the southern motorway in Auckland experienced a blow out of the front right steer tyre that resulted in the truck crossing through the central median barriers and into the side of a van travelling in the northbound lane.
Coroner AJ Mills has made the following recommendations directed at the trucking industry and tyre service industry at large:
New business confidence signals opportunity for freight and transport sector
The latest Pulse of NZ Business survey from Forsyth Barr paints a picture that many in the road freight sector will recognise.
Advocacy Update: National Road Carriers views on the Land Transport Revenue Amendment. Bill Part 1 Amendments relating to road tolling schemes.
The Land Transport Revenue Amendment Bill was introduced in December. In NRC’s submission we take exception to two features of the Bill and suggest alternatives.
NRC Advocacy submission and consultation summary
The second quarter of 2024 has seen many submissions and consultations for the NRC team to work through. Local, District and Regional councils consulted on their Long-Term Transport Plans, and we submitted on many appearing before council committees throughout the country either in person or via video link.