Keep On Moving

In this month's Business Podcast...

The phrase 'Trucks as a 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. It's time to shake off the dross people and create your own silver lining – just what the industry and country need at the moment. We had to chat to him about it.

We catch up with Penske NZ general sales manager Dean Hoverd to chat about the recent regional drive day held in Wacol Queensland, and the exciting times Penske has ahead with the latest generation of its two anchor products here, MAN and Western Star.

The IRTENZ 2024 scholarship was so close in terms of application quality, the body decided an unprecedented 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 additioal assistance packages would be awarded also. Last month we 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 Dave McCoid speaks with National Road Carriers (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 environmental 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 – Business edition

Murray Lindsay catches up with Scania New Zealand 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 coming 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 of 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 University of Michigan.

UD has 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 oracle himself, key account manager Marvin Fynn. A chat perfectly aligned to the upcoming June 2024 New Zealand Trucking magazine, which features 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 developments 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 environmental 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 also 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!