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NZ Trucking : June 2017 Issue
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www.goclear.co.nz Trucking industry combines to find 1000 new jobs T he trucking industry and the Government’s Sector Workforce Engagement Programme (SWEP) have joined forces to get as many as 1000 more drivers into the road freight transport industry nationwide. The greatest shortages are in the Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Canterbury regions. Auckland-based National Road Carriers surveyed its members last year and found they required 744 more drivers. “ That probably translates to more than 1000 needed nationwide,” said the Road Freight Transport Group’s chairman, Steve Doughty from Auckland. The nationwide group has operational support from David Aitken (National Road Carriers), Christchurch- based Dennis Robertson (NZ Road Transport Association) and Dave Boyce (NZ Trucking Association), the nation’s three trucking organisations. Former British police officer Dunedin-based Steve Divers has been appointed by industry and SWEP to lead New Zealand Trucking magazine tops sales analysis S candata magazine sales analysis for the year April 2016 to March 2017 have just been released and New Zealand Trucking magazine is clearly the biggest seller when it comes to truck magazines. The official figures are: New Zealand Trucking magazine incorporating Truck Trader ................... 10,749 copies NZ Truck & Driver .............................. 7,281 copies Deals on Wheels .................................... 3,056 copies Truck Journal..........................................1,840 copies Equipment Guide .................................. 213 copies Scandata is compiled from scanned sales at supermarkets throughout New Zealand. Supermarkets are the largest sellers of magazines and the data is seen as an accurate reflection of total sales. In a statement, the owners of New Zealand Trucking, Dave McCoid, Matt Smith and John Murphy, said, “ We’re proud of the premier position New Zealand Trucking has continued to hold since its beginnings in 1985 and wish to thank readers, advertisers and contributors for their support.” Since taking ownership of the magazine a year ago, the trio has improved readership appeal and increased reach through a better online presence, including weekly electronic newsletters with interviews, editorials, and opinions from significant industry players. Truck Trader, the classified section of New Zealand Trucking, has had significant growth from extending its reach through its new website Trucktrader.co.nz. Sales manager Matt Smith says, “ Trucks can be advertised as soon as the dealer is ready to promote them and can be removed immediately after a sale. The system is efficient and cost-effective.” adapted masthead.indd 1 8/02/2012 11:02:47 a.m. RTF welcomes commitment to transport infrastructure T he Government’s announcement it will fund $11 billion of new capital infrastructure over and above existing projects was a welcome response to New Zealand’s infrastructure pressures, said Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley. “ With our growing population and expanding economy, the burden on our transport infrastructure is becoming acute. The freight task alone is expected to increase by around 70% over the next 25 years,” he said. “ W hile the Government ’s announcement is a substantial allocation of funding, it is no more than is necessary to catch up on our significant infrastructure deficit.” The Government ’s $812 million commitment to rebuild State Highway 1 through Kaikoura was also welcomed. Shirley said the reopening of this route was an absolute necessity for the long-term viability of freight between Picton and Christchurch. Shirley said the transport industry looked forward to Budget Day and more information on where the first $4 billion would be spent. 8 New Zealand Trucking June 2017 ROAD NOISE
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